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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose William Perry Pendleys nomination to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oppose Justin Walkers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, postal service, transit, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Urge the development and passage of an economic stimulus package focused on working people and the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support economic and just economic stimulus spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge DOI and EPA to pause all open public comment periods on active rulemaking and non-rulemaking notices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request that all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages contribute to a just recovery. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Support H.R. 7573, which would remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served in the Confederacy from the U.S. Capitol building. This bill would also replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney with a bust of Thurgood Marshall. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support a halt to the consideration of judicial nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Support COVID-19 relief measures that reach communities at HEROES Act levels and support clean energy jobs. Support the inclusion of outdoor tourism and outdoor recreation investments in future COVID-19 recovery legislation by including a robust Outdoor Restoration and Resilience Jobs title. Support the inclusion of immigrant families, workers, taxpayers, and their U.S. children and spouses in COVID-19 recovery packages. Support the immediate extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to individuals who are currently protected by TPS or merited a grant of TPS under the terms of the statute but have been stymied by the current administration. Support the delay of a Supreme Court justice nomination until after inauguration in order to protect immigrants. Oppose the OMB Circular M-20-34, Training in the Federal Government, and the related Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping to prevent the damaging impact on agency efforts to address prejudice, workplace harassment, discrimination, and related challenges. Oppose unprecedented efforts to nominate a replacement to the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, while millions of voters have voted in the presidential election.
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LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS via LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, postal service, transit, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the inclusion of outdoor tourism and outdoor recreation investments in future COVID-19 recovery legislation by including a robust Outdoor Restoration and Resilience Jobs title. Support the inclusion of immigrant families, workers, taxpayers, and their U.S. children and spouses in COVID-19 recovery packages. Support the immediate extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to individuals who are currently protected by TPS or merited a grant of TPS under the terms of the statute but have been stymied by the current administration. Support the delay of a Supreme Court justice nomination until after inauguration in order to protect immigrants. Oppose the OMB Circular M-20-34, Training in the Federal Government, and the related Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping to prevent the damaging impact on agency efforts to address prejudice, workplace harassment, discrimination, and related challenges. Oppose unprecedented efforts to nominate a replacement to the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, while millions of voters have voted in the presidential election. Support redesignation of temporary protected status (TPS) for Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala due to hurricanes Iota and Eta. Urge the CDC and Biden administration to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine regardless of immigration status and provide it free for those who cannot afford it. Urge the Biden administration to prioritize judges.
Source: Senate LDA
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, postal service, transit, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the inclusion of outdoor tourism and outdoor recreation investments in future COVID-19 recovery legislation by including a robust Outdoor Restoration and Resilience Jobs title. Support the inclusion of immigrant families, workers, taxpayers, and their U.S. children and spouses in COVID-19 recovery packages. Support the immediate extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to individuals who are currently protected by TPS or merited a grant of TPS under the terms of the statute but have been stymied by the current administration. Support the delay of a Supreme Court justice nomination until after inauguration in order to protect immigrants. Oppose the OMB Circular M-20-34, Training in the Federal Government, and the related Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping to prevent the damaging impact on agency efforts to address prejudice, workplace harassment, discrimination, and related challenges. Oppose unprecedented efforts to nominate a replacement to the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, while millions of voters have voted in the presidential election. Support redesignation of temporary protected status (TPS) for Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala due to hurricanes Iota and Eta. Urge the CDC and Biden administration to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine regardless of immigration status and provide it free for those who cannot afford it. Urge the Biden administration to prioritize judges.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Katharine MacGregors nomination to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Oppose William Perry Pendleys appointment as Acting Director of the Bureau of Land Management Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Joshua Kindreds nomination to the US District Court for the District of Alaska. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Oppose Andrew Brashers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organiza (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Katharine MacGregors nomination to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Oppose William Perry Pendleys nomination to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oppose Justin Walkers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organiza (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Urge the development and passage of an economic stimulus package focused on working people and the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support economic and just economic stimulus spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge DOI and EPA to pause all open public comment periods on active rulemaking and non-rulemaking notices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request that all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages contribute to a just recovery. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support a halt to the consideration of judicial nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
For the People Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Katharine MacGregors nomination to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Oppose William Perry Pendleys nomination to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oppose Justin Walkers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organiza (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Urge the development and passage of an economic stimulus package focused on working people and the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support economic and just economic stimulus spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge DOI and EPA to pause all open public comment periods on active rulemaking and non-rulemaking notices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request that all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages contribute to a just recovery. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support a halt to the consideration of judicial nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
For the People Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Katharine MacGregors nomination to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Oppose William Perry Pendleys appointment as Acting Director of the Bureau of Land Management Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Joshua Kindreds nomination to the US District Court for the District of Alaska. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Oppose Andrew Brashers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organiza (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
For the People Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose William Perry Pendleys nomination to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oppose Justin Walkers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, postal service, transit, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Urge the development and passage of an economic stimulus package focused on working people and the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support economic and just economic stimulus spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge DOI and EPA to pause all open public comment periods on active rulemaking and non-rulemaking notices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request that all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages contribute to a just recovery. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Support H.R. 7573, which would remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served in the Confederacy from the U.S. Capitol building. This bill would also replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney with a bust of Thurgood Marshall. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support a halt to the consideration of judicial nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Support COVID-19 relief measures that reach communities at HEROES Act levels and support clean energy jobs. Support the inclusion of outdoor tourism and outdoor recreation investments in future COVID-19 recovery legislation by including a robust Outdoor Restoration and Resilience Jobs title. Support the inclusion of immigrant families, workers, taxpayers, and their U.S. children and spouses in COVID-19 recovery packages. Support the immediate extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to individuals who are currently protected by TPS or merited a grant of TPS under the terms of the statute but have been stymied by the current administration. Support the delay of a Supreme Court justice nomination until after inauguration in order to protect immigrants. Oppose the OMB Circular M-20-34, Training in the Federal Government, and the related Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping to prevent the damaging impact on agency efforts to address prejudice, workplace harassment, discrimination, and related challenges. Oppose unprecedented efforts to nominate a replacement to the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, while millions of voters have voted in the presidential election.
For the People Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, postal service, transit, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the inclusion of outdoor tourism and outdoor recreation investments in future COVID-19 recovery legislation by including a robust Outdoor Restoration and Resilience Jobs title. Support the inclusion of immigrant families, workers, taxpayers, and their U.S. children and spouses in COVID-19 recovery packages. Support the immediate extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to individuals who are currently protected by TPS or merited a grant of TPS under the terms of the statute but have been stymied by the current administration. Support the delay of a Supreme Court justice nomination until after inauguration in order to protect immigrants. Oppose the OMB Circular M-20-34, Training in the Federal Government, and the related Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping to prevent the damaging impact on agency efforts to address prejudice, workplace harassment, discrimination, and related challenges. Oppose unprecedented efforts to nominate a replacement to the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, while millions of voters have voted in the presidential election. Support redesignation of temporary protected status (TPS) for Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala due to hurricanes Iota and Eta. Urge the CDC and Biden administration to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine regardless of immigration status and provide it free for those who cannot afford it. Urge the Biden administration to prioritize judges.
To make housing more affordable, and for other purposes.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 which provides the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422 and H.R 7092, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance. Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support Floor Amendment 7 of the FY21 NDAA that adds the text of H.R. 2546, Protecting Americas Wilderness (PAW) Act, which protects 1.37 million acres of public lands and enhances access to green spaces in California, Colorado, and Washington. Support Floor Amendment 8 of the FY21 NDAA which would add the test of H.R. 823, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act, which would establish 400,000 acres of wilderness areas in Colorado. This amendment would also add the text of H.R. 1737, the Grand Canyon Centennial Act, which would withdraw one million acres of public lands surrounding the Grand Canyon National Park from new mining claims. Support the inclusion of the Desert Refuge, PAW Act, CORE ACT, and Grand Canyon Centennial Act amendments on the NDAA conference negotiations. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose efforts to keep meatpacking companies open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request funding for projects that create jobs while benefiting wildlife and protecting public lands. Request explanation for the Park Polices use of force against people exercising their constitutional rights. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging. Oppose the Senate companion of the One Trillion Trees Act. Support the inclusion of wildlife recovery and public lands restoration stimulus in HR 2, the Moving Forward Act. Oppose S.4431, the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020. Support H.R. 5598, Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act.
Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 which provides the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422 and H.R 7092, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance. Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support Floor Amendment 7 of the FY21 NDAA that adds the text of H.R. 2546, Protecting Americas Wilderness (PAW) Act, which protects 1.37 million acres of public lands and enhances access to green spaces in California, Colorado, and Washington. Support Floor Amendment 8 of the FY21 NDAA which would add the test of H.R. 823, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act, which would establish 400,000 acres of wilderness areas in Colorado. This amendment would also add the text of H.R. 1737, the Grand Canyon Centennial Act, which would withdraw one million acres of public lands surrounding the Grand Canyon National Park from new mining claims. Support the inclusion of the Desert Refuge, PAW Act, CORE ACT, and Grand Canyon Centennial Act amendments on the NDAA conference negotiations. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose efforts to keep meatpacking companies open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request funding for projects that create jobs while benefiting wildlife and protecting public lands. Request explanation for the Park Polices use of force against people exercising their constitutional rights. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging. Oppose the Senate companion of the One Trillion Trees Act. Support the inclusion of wildlife recovery and public lands restoration stimulus in HR 2, the Moving Forward Act. Oppose S.4431, the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020. Support H.R. 5598, Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act.
Nuclear Powers America Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis Urge DOI to reject calls by the oil and gas industry for relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oppose a bailout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project.
Nuclear Powers America Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained. Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis. Urge DOI to reject calls by the oil and gas industry for relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oppose a bailout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project. Support Floor 4. Amendment 29 of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that expressly prohibits the use of funds for explosive nuclear testing. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening amendments for clean energy funding and environmental justice policies, among others. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act. Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act. Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020.
Nuclear Powers America Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public and environment, such as forcing DOI to not protect sage grouse and EPA to wrongly classify biomass as carbon neutral, in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis Oppose a bailout or special handout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response or energy packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening provisions for clean energy innovation funding, clean transportation, and environmental justice policies, among others, in final negotiations with Senate for year-end package. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020 Oppose interim nuclear waste storage language in the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose S. 4897, the American Nuclear Infrastructure Act, due to the removal of NEPA review, huge cost to the public/competing with tested and renewable energy sources, risk of weapons proliferation, and its negative impact on environmental and climate justice. Oppose proposed NEPA regulations that downgrade environmental protections in line with the new CEQ rule. Urge the Biden administration to invest in clean vehicles to create good jobs, save lives, and help working families. Support a moratorium on the approval of hardrock mineral locations on federal lands, pending a review of mining programs, inventory of abandoned mines, and revisions to regulations.
Nuclear Powers America Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support legislative efforts to reform, increase, and modernize onshore royalty rates; policies for transparent reporting of the impacts of energy development on public lands; and ending oil and gas leasing in low potential lands Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources, and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019. Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained. Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis.
Protecting America's Wilderness Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats by advocating for the PAW and FIN Act (H.R. 4348 and S. 2491) and ESA Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations letter Support H.R. 5435, The American Public Lands and Water Climate Solutions Act, which would create a path for public lands to be pollution free and produce net zero emissions Support the passage of the Protecting Americas Wilderness Act, H.R. 2546, which would provide protections for iconic public lands in the state of California Oppose copper mining development in the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Support H.R. 2579 Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act of 2019 and S. 1386 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2019, to improve hardrock mining and clean up on public lands. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030.
Protecting America's Wilderness Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 which provides the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422 and H.R 7092, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance. Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support Floor Amendment 7 of the FY21 NDAA that adds the text of H.R. 2546, Protecting Americas Wilderness (PAW) Act, which protects 1.37 million acres of public lands and enhances access to green spaces in California, Colorado, and Washington. Support Floor Amendment 8 of the FY21 NDAA which would add the test of H.R. 823, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act, which would establish 400,000 acres of wilderness areas in Colorado. This amendment would also add the text of H.R. 1737, the Grand Canyon Centennial Act, which would withdraw one million acres of public lands surrounding the Grand Canyon National Park from new mining claims. Support the inclusion of the Desert Refuge, PAW Act, CORE ACT, and Grand Canyon Centennial Act amendments on the NDAA conference negotiations. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose efforts to keep meatpacking companies open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request funding for projects that create jobs while benefiting wildlife and protecting public lands. Request explanation for the Park Polices use of force against people exercising their constitutional rights. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging. Oppose the Senate companion of the One Trillion Trees Act. Support the inclusion of wildlife recovery and public lands restoration stimulus in HR 2, the Moving Forward Act. Oppose S.4431, the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020. Support H.R. 5598, Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act.
Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats by advocating for the PAW and FIN Act (H.R. 4348 and S. 2491) and ESA Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations letter Support H.R. 5435, The American Public Lands and Water Climate Solutions Act, which would create a path for public lands to be pollution free and produce net zero emissions Support the passage of the Protecting Americas Wilderness Act, H.R. 2546, which would provide protections for iconic public lands in the state of California Oppose copper mining development in the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Support H.R. 2579 Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act of 2019 and S. 1386 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2019, to improve hardrock mining and clean up on public lands. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030.
Land and Water Conservation Fund Permanent Funding Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 which provides the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422 and H.R 7092, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance. Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support Floor Amendment 7 of the FY21 NDAA that adds the text of H.R. 2546, Protecting Americas Wilderness (PAW) Act, which protects 1.37 million acres of public lands and enhances access to green spaces in California, Colorado, and Washington. Support Floor Amendment 8 of the FY21 NDAA which would add the test of H.R. 823, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act, which would establish 400,000 acres of wilderness areas in Colorado. This amendment would also add the text of H.R. 1737, the Grand Canyon Centennial Act, which would withdraw one million acres of public lands surrounding the Grand Canyon National Park from new mining claims. Support the inclusion of the Desert Refuge, PAW Act, CORE ACT, and Grand Canyon Centennial Act amendments on the NDAA conference negotiations. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose efforts to keep meatpacking companies open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request funding for projects that create jobs while benefiting wildlife and protecting public lands. Request explanation for the Park Polices use of force against people exercising their constitutional rights. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging. Oppose the Senate companion of the One Trillion Trees Act. Support the inclusion of wildlife recovery and public lands restoration stimulus in HR 2, the Moving Forward Act. Oppose S.4431, the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020. Support H.R. 5598, Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act.
Land and Water Conservation Fund Permanent Funding Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats by advocating for the PAW and FIN Act (H.R. 4348 and S. 2491) and ESA Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations letter Support H.R. 5435, The American Public Lands and Water Climate Solutions Act, which would create a path for public lands to be pollution free and produce net zero emissions Support the passage of the Protecting Americas Wilderness Act, H.R. 2546, which would provide protections for iconic public lands in the state of California Oppose copper mining development in the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Support H.R. 2579 Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act of 2019 and S. 1386 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2019, to improve hardrock mining and clean up on public lands. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030.
Land and Water Conservation Fund Permanent Funding Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422 and H.R 7092, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose efforts to keep meatpacking companies open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request funding for projects that create jobs while benefiting wildlife and protecting public lands. Request explanation for the Park Polices use of force against people exercising their constitutional rights. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging.
Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 2020
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained. Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis. Urge DOI to reject calls by the oil and gas industry for relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oppose a bailout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project. Support Floor 4. Amendment 29 of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that expressly prohibits the use of funds for explosive nuclear testing. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening amendments for clean energy funding and environmental justice policies, among others. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act. Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act. Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020.
Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 2020
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public and environment, such as forcing DOI to not protect sage grouse and EPA to wrongly classify biomass as carbon neutral, in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis Oppose a bailout or special handout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response or energy packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening provisions for clean energy innovation funding, clean transportation, and environmental justice policies, among others, in final negotiations with Senate for year-end package. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020 Oppose interim nuclear waste storage language in the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose S. 4897, the American Nuclear Infrastructure Act, due to the removal of NEPA review, huge cost to the public/competing with tested and renewable energy sources, risk of weapons proliferation, and its negative impact on environmental and climate justice. Oppose proposed NEPA regulations that downgrade environmental protections in line with the new CEQ rule. Urge the Biden administration to invest in clean vehicles to create good jobs, save lives, and help working families. Support a moratorium on the approval of hardrock mineral locations on federal lands, pending a review of mining programs, inventory of abandoned mines, and revisions to regulations.
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Katharine MacGregors nomination to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Oppose William Perry Pendleys nomination to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oppose Justin Walkers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organiza (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Urge the development and passage of an economic stimulus package focused on working people and the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support economic and just economic stimulus spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge DOI and EPA to pause all open public comment periods on active rulemaking and non-rulemaking notices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request that all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages contribute to a just recovery. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support a halt to the consideration of judicial nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Katharine MacGregors nomination to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Oppose William Perry Pendleys appointment as Acting Director of the Bureau of Land Management Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Joshua Kindreds nomination to the US District Court for the District of Alaska. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Oppose Andrew Brashers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organiza (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose William Perry Pendleys nomination to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oppose Justin Walkers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, postal service, transit, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Urge the development and passage of an economic stimulus package focused on working people and the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support economic and just economic stimulus spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge DOI and EPA to pause all open public comment periods on active rulemaking and non-rulemaking notices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request that all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages contribute to a just recovery. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Support H.R. 7573, which would remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served in the Confederacy from the U.S. Capitol building. This bill would also replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney with a bust of Thurgood Marshall. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support a halt to the consideration of judicial nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Support COVID-19 relief measures that reach communities at HEROES Act levels and support clean energy jobs. Support the inclusion of outdoor tourism and outdoor recreation investments in future COVID-19 recovery legislation by including a robust Outdoor Restoration and Resilience Jobs title. Support the inclusion of immigrant families, workers, taxpayers, and their U.S. children and spouses in COVID-19 recovery packages. Support the immediate extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to individuals who are currently protected by TPS or merited a grant of TPS under the terms of the statute but have been stymied by the current administration. Support the delay of a Supreme Court justice nomination until after inauguration in order to protect immigrants. Oppose the OMB Circular M-20-34, Training in the Federal Government, and the related Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping to prevent the damaging impact on agency efforts to address prejudice, workplace harassment, discrimination, and related challenges. Oppose unprecedented efforts to nominate a replacement to the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, while millions of voters have voted in the presidential election.
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, postal service, transit, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the inclusion of outdoor tourism and outdoor recreation investments in future COVID-19 recovery legislation by including a robust Outdoor Restoration and Resilience Jobs title. Support the inclusion of immigrant families, workers, taxpayers, and their U.S. children and spouses in COVID-19 recovery packages. Support the immediate extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to individuals who are currently protected by TPS or merited a grant of TPS under the terms of the statute but have been stymied by the current administration. Support the delay of a Supreme Court justice nomination until after inauguration in order to protect immigrants. Oppose the OMB Circular M-20-34, Training in the Federal Government, and the related Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping to prevent the damaging impact on agency efforts to address prejudice, workplace harassment, discrimination, and related challenges. Oppose unprecedented efforts to nominate a replacement to the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, while millions of voters have voted in the presidential election. Support redesignation of temporary protected status (TPS) for Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala due to hurricanes Iota and Eta. Urge the CDC and Biden administration to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine regardless of immigration status and provide it free for those who cannot afford it. Urge the Biden administration to prioritize judges.
PAW and FIN Conservation Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats by advocating for the PAW and FIN Act (H.R. 4348 and S. 2491) and ESA Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations letter Support H.R. 5435, The American Public Lands and Water Climate Solutions Act, which would create a path for public lands to be pollution free and produce net zero emissions Support the passage of the Protecting Americas Wilderness Act, H.R. 2546, which would provide protections for iconic public lands in the state of California Oppose copper mining development in the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Support H.R. 2579 Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act of 2019 and S. 1386 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2019, to improve hardrock mining and clean up on public lands. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030.
Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public and environment, such as forcing DOI to not protect sage grouse and EPA to wrongly classify biomass as carbon neutral, in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis Oppose a bailout or special handout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response or energy packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening provisions for clean energy innovation funding, clean transportation, and environmental justice policies, among others, in final negotiations with Senate for year-end package. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020 Oppose interim nuclear waste storage language in the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose S. 4897, the American Nuclear Infrastructure Act, due to the removal of NEPA review, huge cost to the public/competing with tested and renewable energy sources, risk of weapons proliferation, and its negative impact on environmental and climate justice. Oppose proposed NEPA regulations that downgrade environmental protections in line with the new CEQ rule. Urge the Biden administration to invest in clean vehicles to create good jobs, save lives, and help working families. Support a moratorium on the approval of hardrock mineral locations on federal lands, pending a review of mining programs, inventory of abandoned mines, and revisions to regulations.
Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained. Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis. Urge DOI to reject calls by the oil and gas industry for relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oppose a bailout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project. Support Floor 4. Amendment 29 of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that expressly prohibits the use of funds for explosive nuclear testing. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening amendments for clean energy funding and environmental justice policies, among others. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act. Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act. Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020.
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose William Perry Pendleys nomination to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oppose Justin Walkers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, postal service, transit, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Urge the development and passage of an economic stimulus package focused on working people and the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support economic and just economic stimulus spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge DOI and EPA to pause all open public comment periods on active rulemaking and non-rulemaking notices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request that all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages contribute to a just recovery. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Support H.R. 7573, which would remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served in the Confederacy from the U.S. Capitol building. This bill would also replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney with a bust of Thurgood Marshall. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support a halt to the consideration of judicial nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Support COVID-19 relief measures that reach communities at HEROES Act levels and support clean energy jobs. Support the inclusion of outdoor tourism and outdoor recreation investments in future COVID-19 recovery legislation by including a robust Outdoor Restoration and Resilience Jobs title. Support the inclusion of immigrant families, workers, taxpayers, and their U.S. children and spouses in COVID-19 recovery packages. Support the immediate extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to individuals who are currently protected by TPS or merited a grant of TPS under the terms of the statute but have been stymied by the current administration. Support the delay of a Supreme Court justice nomination until after inauguration in order to protect immigrants. Oppose the OMB Circular M-20-34, Training in the Federal Government, and the related Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping to prevent the damaging impact on agency efforts to address prejudice, workplace harassment, discrimination, and related challenges. Oppose unprecedented efforts to nominate a replacement to the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, while millions of voters have voted in the presidential election.
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, postal service, transit, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the inclusion of outdoor tourism and outdoor recreation investments in future COVID-19 recovery legislation by including a robust Outdoor Restoration and Resilience Jobs title. Support the inclusion of immigrant families, workers, taxpayers, and their U.S. children and spouses in COVID-19 recovery packages. Support the immediate extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to individuals who are currently protected by TPS or merited a grant of TPS under the terms of the statute but have been stymied by the current administration. Support the delay of a Supreme Court justice nomination until after inauguration in order to protect immigrants. Oppose the OMB Circular M-20-34, Training in the Federal Government, and the related Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping to prevent the damaging impact on agency efforts to address prejudice, workplace harassment, discrimination, and related challenges. Oppose unprecedented efforts to nominate a replacement to the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, while millions of voters have voted in the presidential election. Support redesignation of temporary protected status (TPS) for Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala due to hurricanes Iota and Eta. Urge the CDC and Biden administration to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine regardless of immigration status and provide it free for those who cannot afford it. Urge the Biden administration to prioritize judges.
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Katharine MacGregors nomination to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Oppose William Perry Pendleys nomination to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oppose Justin Walkers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organiza (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Urge the development and passage of an economic stimulus package focused on working people and the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support economic and just economic stimulus spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge DOI and EPA to pause all open public comment periods on active rulemaking and non-rulemaking notices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request that all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages contribute to a just recovery. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support a halt to the consideration of judicial nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Katharine MacGregors nomination to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Oppose William Perry Pendleys appointment as Acting Director of the Bureau of Land Management Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Joshua Kindreds nomination to the US District Court for the District of Alaska. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Oppose Andrew Brashers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organiza (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
100% Clean Economy Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public and environment, such as forcing DOI to not protect sage grouse and EPA to wrongly classify biomass as carbon neutral, in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis Oppose a bailout or special handout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response or energy packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening provisions for clean energy innovation funding, clean transportation, and environmental justice policies, among others, in final negotiations with Senate for year-end package. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020 Oppose interim nuclear waste storage language in the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose S. 4897, the American Nuclear Infrastructure Act, due to the removal of NEPA review, huge cost to the public/competing with tested and renewable energy sources, risk of weapons proliferation, and its negative impact on environmental and climate justice. Oppose proposed NEPA regulations that downgrade environmental protections in line with the new CEQ rule. Urge the Biden administration to invest in clean vehicles to create good jobs, save lives, and help working families. Support a moratorium on the approval of hardrock mineral locations on federal lands, pending a review of mining programs, inventory of abandoned mines, and revisions to regulations.
100% Clean Economy Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis Urge DOI to reject calls by the oil and gas industry for relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oppose a bailout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project.
100% Clean Economy Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained. Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis. Urge DOI to reject calls by the oil and gas industry for relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oppose a bailout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project. Support Floor 4. Amendment 29 of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that expressly prohibits the use of funds for explosive nuclear testing. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening amendments for clean energy funding and environmental justice policies, among others. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act. Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act. Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020.
PFAS Action Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Support the Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2019. Oppose changes to the EPAs proposed rule titled, Modernizing the Administrative Exhaustion Requirement for Permitting Decisions and Streamlining Procedures for Permit Appeals. Oppose changes to implementing regulations and guidance of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). Support H.R. 535, the PFAS Action Act. Request that DOJ, DHS, and DOD halt further construction of the wall at the southern border during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose EPAs proposed rule to weaken the power of the EPAs Appeals Board. Request that EPA and DOI pause all open public comment periods on active rulemakings and non-rulemaking notices.
American Public Lands and Waters Climate Solution Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats by advocating for the PAW and FIN Act (H.R. 4348 and S. 2491) and ESA Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations letter Support H.R. 5435, The American Public Lands and Water Climate Solutions Act, which would create a path for public lands to be pollution free and produce net zero emissions Support the passage of the Protecting Americas Wilderness Act, H.R. 2546, which would provide protections for iconic public lands in the state of California Oppose copper mining development in the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Support H.R. 2579 Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act of 2019 and S. 1386 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2019, to improve hardrock mining and clean up on public lands. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030.
Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Support the inclusion of the Desert Refuge, PAW Act, CORE ACT, and Grand Canyon Centennial Act amendments on the NDAA conference negotiations. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging. Oppose S.4431, the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020. Support H.R. 5598, Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act. Oppose logging and development in the Tongass National Forest through a rollback of the Roadless Rule. Support the inclusion of a one-time, $500 million investment in community parks as part of any economic recovery legislation.
Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 which provides the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422 and H.R 7092, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance. Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support Floor Amendment 7 of the FY21 NDAA that adds the text of H.R. 2546, Protecting Americas Wilderness (PAW) Act, which protects 1.37 million acres of public lands and enhances access to green spaces in California, Colorado, and Washington. Support Floor Amendment 8 of the FY21 NDAA which would add the test of H.R. 823, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act, which would establish 400,000 acres of wilderness areas in Colorado. This amendment would also add the text of H.R. 1737, the Grand Canyon Centennial Act, which would withdraw one million acres of public lands surrounding the Grand Canyon National Park from new mining claims. Support the inclusion of the Desert Refuge, PAW Act, CORE ACT, and Grand Canyon Centennial Act amendments on the NDAA conference negotiations. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose efforts to keep meatpacking companies open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request funding for projects that create jobs while benefiting wildlife and protecting public lands. Request explanation for the Park Polices use of force against people exercising their constitutional rights. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging. Oppose the Senate companion of the One Trillion Trees Act. Support the inclusion of wildlife recovery and public lands restoration stimulus in HR 2, the Moving Forward Act. Oppose S.4431, the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020. Support H.R. 5598, Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act.
Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (EPA). Oppose EPA/DOT weakening cleaner cars standards, and Tier 3 test fuel standard. Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Urge EPA to ban the discharge of plastic pellets and other pollutants tied to the chemical industry as part of review of the proposed Formosa ethane cracker complex. Support EPAs strengthening the emissions limits and monitoring requirements from Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing facilities rule. Request that EPA take action to deal with the health threats from trichloroethylene (TCE). Oppose EPA efforts to weaken Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Source Category. Oppose EPAs weakening of lead and copper regulations for drinking water. Request an extension of comment periods for proposed rules regarding regulation of coal combustion residuals. Oppose EPA proposed rules to roll back coal ash protections. Support the inclusion of infrastructure investment and water access measures in the COVID-19 stimulus package. Support H.R. 5845 and S. 3263, the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, which holds plastic producers and polluters accountable. Urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cease efforts to resurrect the Yazoo Backwater Pumping Plant Project in Mississippi. Oppose EPA proposed rule to retain the PM NAAQS.
Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose undermining ozone and soot clean air protections and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (EPA). Oppose EPA/DOT weakening cleaner cars standards, and proposed greenhouse gas emissions loophole in Tier 3 test fuel standard. Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Oppose EPAs weakening of lead and copper regulations for drinking water. Oppose EPA proposed rules to roll back coal ash protections. Support the inclusion of infrastructure investment and water access measures in the COVID-19 stimulus package. Support H.R. 5845 and S. 3263, the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, which holds plastic producers and polluters accountable. Urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cease efforts to resurrect the Yazoo Backwater Pumping Plant Project in Mississippi. Oppose EPA rule to retain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter. Oppose the Trump administrations EPA rule to no longer consider co-benefits in cost-benefit analyses. Support HR 7822 and S. 4369, the Public Health Air Quality Act of 2020, which requires the EPA to implement fenceline monitoring for toxic air pollutants and rapidly expands the National Ambient Air Monitoring Network (NAAQS). Oppose the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rewrite of the Nationwide Permits (NWPs) that will weaken clean water protections and violate the Clean Water Act. Support prioritizing PFAS in the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Support phasedown of climate super pollutant HFCs along the lines of the AIM Act or Kigali agreement in an energy innovation package.
Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (EPA). Oppose EPA/DOT weakening cleaner cars standards, and proposed greenhouse gas emissions loophole in Tier 3 test fuel standard. Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Urge EPA to ban the discharge of plastic pellets and other pollutants tied to the chemical industry as part of review of the proposed Formosa ethane cracker complex. Support EPAs strengthening the emissions limits and monitoring requirements from Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing facilities rule. Request that EPA take action to deal with the health threats from trichloroethylene (TCE). Oppose EPA efforts to weaken Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Source Category. Oppose EPAs weakening of lead and copper regulations for drinking water. Request an extension of comment periods for proposed rules regarding regulation of coal combustion residuals. Oppose EPA proposed rules to roll back coal ash protections. Support the inclusion of infrastructure investment and water access measures in the COVID-19 stimulus package. Support H.R. 5845 and S. 3263, the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, which holds plastic producers and polluters accountable. Urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cease efforts to resurrect the Yazoo Backwater Pumping Plant Project in Mississippi. Oppose EPA proposed rule to retain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter. Support amendment 62 to HR 7608 to block the EPA from finalizing an insufficiently protective National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). Oppose the Trump administrations EPA rule to no longer consider co-benefits in cost-benefit analyses. Support HR 7822 and S. 4369, the Public Health Air Quality Act of 2020, which requires the EPA to implement fenceline monitoring for toxic air pollutants and rapidly expands the National Ambient Air Monitoring Network (NAAQS).
American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, postal service, transit, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the inclusion of outdoor tourism and outdoor recreation investments in future COVID-19 recovery legislation by including a robust Outdoor Restoration and Resilience Jobs title. Support the inclusion of immigrant families, workers, taxpayers, and their U.S. children and spouses in COVID-19 recovery packages. Support the immediate extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to individuals who are currently protected by TPS or merited a grant of TPS under the terms of the statute but have been stymied by the current administration. Support the delay of a Supreme Court justice nomination until after inauguration in order to protect immigrants. Oppose the OMB Circular M-20-34, Training in the Federal Government, and the related Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping to prevent the damaging impact on agency efforts to address prejudice, workplace harassment, discrimination, and related challenges. Oppose unprecedented efforts to nominate a replacement to the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, while millions of voters have voted in the presidential election. Support redesignation of temporary protected status (TPS) for Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala due to hurricanes Iota and Eta. Urge the CDC and Biden administration to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine regardless of immigration status and provide it free for those who cannot afford it. Urge the Biden administration to prioritize judges.
American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Katharine MacGregors nomination to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Oppose William Perry Pendleys appointment as Acting Director of the Bureau of Land Management Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Joshua Kindreds nomination to the US District Court for the District of Alaska. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Oppose Andrew Brashers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organiza (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose William Perry Pendleys nomination to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oppose Justin Walkers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, postal service, transit, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Urge the development and passage of an economic stimulus package focused on working people and the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support economic and just economic stimulus spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge DOI and EPA to pause all open public comment periods on active rulemaking and non-rulemaking notices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request that all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages contribute to a just recovery. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Support H.R. 7573, which would remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served in the Confederacy from the U.S. Capitol building. This bill would also replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney with a bust of Thurgood Marshall. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support a halt to the consideration of judicial nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Support COVID-19 relief measures that reach communities at HEROES Act levels and support clean energy jobs. Support the inclusion of outdoor tourism and outdoor recreation investments in future COVID-19 recovery legislation by including a robust Outdoor Restoration and Resilience Jobs title. Support the inclusion of immigrant families, workers, taxpayers, and their U.S. children and spouses in COVID-19 recovery packages. Support the immediate extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to individuals who are currently protected by TPS or merited a grant of TPS under the terms of the statute but have been stymied by the current administration. Support the delay of a Supreme Court justice nomination until after inauguration in order to protect immigrants. Oppose the OMB Circular M-20-34, Training in the Federal Government, and the related Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping to prevent the damaging impact on agency efforts to address prejudice, workplace harassment, discrimination, and related challenges. Oppose unprecedented efforts to nominate a replacement to the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, while millions of voters have voted in the presidential election.
American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Katharine MacGregors nomination to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Oppose William Perry Pendleys nomination to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oppose Justin Walkers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organiza (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Urge the development and passage of an economic stimulus package focused on working people and the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support economic and just economic stimulus spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge DOI and EPA to pause all open public comment periods on active rulemaking and non-rulemaking notices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request that all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages contribute to a just recovery. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support a halt to the consideration of judicial nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID–19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, postal service, transit, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the inclusion of outdoor tourism and outdoor recreation investments in future COVID-19 recovery legislation by including a robust Outdoor Restoration and Resilience Jobs title. Support the inclusion of immigrant families, workers, taxpayers, and their U.S. children and spouses in COVID-19 recovery packages. Support the immediate extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to individuals who are currently protected by TPS or merited a grant of TPS under the terms of the statute but have been stymied by the current administration. Support the delay of a Supreme Court justice nomination until after inauguration in order to protect immigrants. Oppose the OMB Circular M-20-34, Training in the Federal Government, and the related Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping to prevent the damaging impact on agency efforts to address prejudice, workplace harassment, discrimination, and related challenges. Oppose unprecedented efforts to nominate a replacement to the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, while millions of voters have voted in the presidential election. Support redesignation of temporary protected status (TPS) for Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala due to hurricanes Iota and Eta. Urge the CDC and Biden administration to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine regardless of immigration status and provide it free for those who cannot afford it. Urge the Biden administration to prioritize judges.
COVID–19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose William Perry Pendleys nomination to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oppose Justin Walkers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, postal service, transit, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Urge the development and passage of an economic stimulus package focused on working people and the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support economic and just economic stimulus spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge DOI and EPA to pause all open public comment periods on active rulemaking and non-rulemaking notices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request that all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages contribute to a just recovery. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Support H.R. 7573, which would remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served in the Confederacy from the U.S. Capitol building. This bill would also replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney with a bust of Thurgood Marshall. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support a halt to the consideration of judicial nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Support COVID-19 relief measures that reach communities at HEROES Act levels and support clean energy jobs. Support the inclusion of outdoor tourism and outdoor recreation investments in future COVID-19 recovery legislation by including a robust Outdoor Restoration and Resilience Jobs title. Support the inclusion of immigrant families, workers, taxpayers, and their U.S. children and spouses in COVID-19 recovery packages. Support the immediate extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to individuals who are currently protected by TPS or merited a grant of TPS under the terms of the statute but have been stymied by the current administration. Support the delay of a Supreme Court justice nomination until after inauguration in order to protect immigrants. Oppose the OMB Circular M-20-34, Training in the Federal Government, and the related Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping to prevent the damaging impact on agency efforts to address prejudice, workplace harassment, discrimination, and related challenges. Oppose unprecedented efforts to nominate a replacement to the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, while millions of voters have voted in the presidential election.
COVID–19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Katharine MacGregors nomination to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Oppose William Perry Pendleys nomination to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oppose Justin Walkers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organiza (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Urge the development and passage of an economic stimulus package focused on working people and the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support economic and just economic stimulus spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge DOI and EPA to pause all open public comment periods on active rulemaking and non-rulemaking notices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request that all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages contribute to a just recovery. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support a halt to the consideration of judicial nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Great American Outdoors Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 which provides the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422 and H.R 7092, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance. Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support Floor Amendment 7 of the FY21 NDAA that adds the text of H.R. 2546, Protecting Americas Wilderness (PAW) Act, which protects 1.37 million acres of public lands and enhances access to green spaces in California, Colorado, and Washington. Support Floor Amendment 8 of the FY21 NDAA which would add the test of H.R. 823, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act, which would establish 400,000 acres of wilderness areas in Colorado. This amendment would also add the text of H.R. 1737, the Grand Canyon Centennial Act, which would withdraw one million acres of public lands surrounding the Grand Canyon National Park from new mining claims. Support the inclusion of the Desert Refuge, PAW Act, CORE ACT, and Grand Canyon Centennial Act amendments on the NDAA conference negotiations. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose efforts to keep meatpacking companies open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request funding for projects that create jobs while benefiting wildlife and protecting public lands. Request explanation for the Park Polices use of force against people exercising their constitutional rights. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging. Oppose the Senate companion of the One Trillion Trees Act. Support the inclusion of wildlife recovery and public lands restoration stimulus in HR 2, the Moving Forward Act. Oppose S.4431, the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020. Support H.R. 5598, Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act.
Great American Outdoors Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422 and H.R 7092, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose efforts to keep meatpacking companies open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request funding for projects that create jobs while benefiting wildlife and protecting public lands. Request explanation for the Park Polices use of force against people exercising their constitutional rights. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging.
GREEN Act of 2020
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public and environment, such as forcing DOI to not protect sage grouse and EPA to wrongly classify biomass as carbon neutral, in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis Oppose a bailout or special handout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response or energy packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening provisions for clean energy innovation funding, clean transportation, and environmental justice policies, among others, in final negotiations with Senate for year-end package. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020 Oppose interim nuclear waste storage language in the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose S. 4897, the American Nuclear Infrastructure Act, due to the removal of NEPA review, huge cost to the public/competing with tested and renewable energy sources, risk of weapons proliferation, and its negative impact on environmental and climate justice. Oppose proposed NEPA regulations that downgrade environmental protections in line with the new CEQ rule. Urge the Biden administration to invest in clean vehicles to create good jobs, save lives, and help working families. Support a moratorium on the approval of hardrock mineral locations on federal lands, pending a review of mining programs, inventory of abandoned mines, and revisions to regulations.
GREEN Act of 2020
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis Urge DOI to reject calls by the oil and gas industry for relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oppose a bailout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project.
GREEN Act of 2020
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained. Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis. Urge DOI to reject calls by the oil and gas industry for relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oppose a bailout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project. Support Floor 4. Amendment 29 of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that expressly prohibits the use of funds for explosive nuclear testing. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening amendments for clean energy funding and environmental justice policies, among others. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act. Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act. Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020.
To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the United States Capitol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol, and for other purposes.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose William Perry Pendleys nomination to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oppose Justin Walkers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, postal service, transit, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Urge the development and passage of an economic stimulus package focused on working people and the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support economic and just economic stimulus spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge DOI and EPA to pause all open public comment periods on active rulemaking and non-rulemaking notices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request that all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages contribute to a just recovery. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Support H.R. 7573, which would remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served in the Confederacy from the U.S. Capitol building. This bill would also replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney with a bust of Thurgood Marshall. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support a halt to the consideration of judicial nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Support COVID-19 relief measures that reach communities at HEROES Act levels and support clean energy jobs. Support the inclusion of outdoor tourism and outdoor recreation investments in future COVID-19 recovery legislation by including a robust Outdoor Restoration and Resilience Jobs title. Support the inclusion of immigrant families, workers, taxpayers, and their U.S. children and spouses in COVID-19 recovery packages. Support the immediate extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to individuals who are currently protected by TPS or merited a grant of TPS under the terms of the statute but have been stymied by the current administration. Support the delay of a Supreme Court justice nomination until after inauguration in order to protect immigrants. Oppose the OMB Circular M-20-34, Training in the Federal Government, and the related Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping to prevent the damaging impact on agency efforts to address prejudice, workplace harassment, discrimination, and related challenges. Oppose unprecedented efforts to nominate a replacement to the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, while millions of voters have voted in the presidential election.
State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public and environment, such as forcing DOI to not protect sage grouse and EPA to wrongly classify biomass as carbon neutral, in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis Oppose a bailout or special handout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response or energy packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening provisions for clean energy innovation funding, clean transportation, and environmental justice policies, among others, in final negotiations with Senate for year-end package. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020 Oppose interim nuclear waste storage language in the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose S. 4897, the American Nuclear Infrastructure Act, due to the removal of NEPA review, huge cost to the public/competing with tested and renewable energy sources, risk of weapons proliferation, and its negative impact on environmental and climate justice. Oppose proposed NEPA regulations that downgrade environmental protections in line with the new CEQ rule. Urge the Biden administration to invest in clean vehicles to create good jobs, save lives, and help working families. Support a moratorium on the approval of hardrock mineral locations on federal lands, pending a review of mining programs, inventory of abandoned mines, and revisions to regulations.
State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained. Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis. Urge DOI to reject calls by the oil and gas industry for relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oppose a bailout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project. Support Floor 4. Amendment 29 of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that expressly prohibits the use of funds for explosive nuclear testing. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening amendments for clean energy funding and environmental justice policies, among others. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act. Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act. Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020.
State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Oppose EPA proposed rule to not count co-pollutant reductions in cost benefit analyses for rules or other agency actions. Support the Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2019. Oppose changes to the EPAs proposed rule titled, Modernizing the Administrative Exhaustion Requirement for Permitting Decisions and Streamlining Procedures for Permit Appeals. Oppose changes to implementing regulations and guidance of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). Request that DOJ, DHS, and DOD halt further construction of the wall at the southern border during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose EPAs proposed rule to weaken the power of the EPAs Appeals Board. Request that EPA and DOI pause all open public comment periods on active rulemakings and non-rulemaking notices. Support the inclusion of a nationwide moratorium on essential utility shut-offs in the COVID-19 rescue package. Support the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisiss majority staff report, "Solving the Climate Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy, Resilient, and Just America". Support Amendment 72 to HR 7608 preventing agencies from implementing the Trump administrations final rule gutting the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQs) NEPA implementing regulations. Oppose EPAs proposed rule to retain the inadequate primary and secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone.
State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2021
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (EPA). Oppose EPA/DOT weakening cleaner cars standards, and proposed greenhouse gas emissions loophole in Tier 3 test fuel standard. Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Urge EPA to ban the discharge of plastic pellets and other pollutants tied to the chemical industry as part of review of the proposed Formosa ethane cracker complex. Support EPAs strengthening the emissions limits and monitoring requirements from Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing facilities rule. Request that EPA take action to deal with the health threats from trichloroethylene (TCE). Oppose EPA efforts to weaken Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Source Category. Oppose EPAs weakening of lead and copper regulations for drinking water. Request an extension of comment periods for proposed rules regarding regulation of coal combustion residuals. Oppose EPA proposed rules to roll back coal ash protections. Support the inclusion of infrastructure investment and water access measures in the COVID-19 stimulus package. Support H.R. 5845 and S. 3263, the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, which holds plastic producers and polluters accountable. Urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cease efforts to resurrect the Yazoo Backwater Pumping Plant Project in Mississippi. Oppose EPA proposed rule to retain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter. Support amendment 62 to HR 7608 to block the EPA from finalizing an insufficiently protective National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). Oppose the Trump administrations EPA rule to no longer consider co-benefits in cost-benefit analyses. Support HR 7822 and S. 4369, the Public Health Air Quality Act of 2020, which requires the EPA to implement fenceline monitoring for toxic air pollutants and rapidly expands the National Ambient Air Monitoring Network (NAAQS).
Public Health Air Quality Act of 2020
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose undermining ozone and soot clean air protections and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (EPA). Oppose EPA/DOT weakening cleaner cars standards, and proposed greenhouse gas emissions loophole in Tier 3 test fuel standard. Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Oppose EPAs weakening of lead and copper regulations for drinking water. Oppose EPA proposed rules to roll back coal ash protections. Support the inclusion of infrastructure investment and water access measures in the COVID-19 stimulus package. Support H.R. 5845 and S. 3263, the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, which holds plastic producers and polluters accountable. Urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cease efforts to resurrect the Yazoo Backwater Pumping Plant Project in Mississippi. Oppose EPA rule to retain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter. Oppose the Trump administrations EPA rule to no longer consider co-benefits in cost-benefit analyses. Support HR 7822 and S. 4369, the Public Health Air Quality Act of 2020, which requires the EPA to implement fenceline monitoring for toxic air pollutants and rapidly expands the National Ambient Air Monitoring Network (NAAQS). Oppose the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rewrite of the Nationwide Permits (NWPs) that will weaken clean water protections and violate the Clean Water Act. Support prioritizing PFAS in the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Support phasedown of climate super pollutant HFCs along the lines of the AIM Act or Kigali agreement in an energy innovation package.
Public Health Air Quality Act of 2020
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (EPA). Oppose EPA/DOT weakening cleaner cars standards, and proposed greenhouse gas emissions loophole in Tier 3 test fuel standard. Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Urge EPA to ban the discharge of plastic pellets and other pollutants tied to the chemical industry as part of review of the proposed Formosa ethane cracker complex. Support EPAs strengthening the emissions limits and monitoring requirements from Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing facilities rule. Request that EPA take action to deal with the health threats from trichloroethylene (TCE). Oppose EPA efforts to weaken Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Source Category. Oppose EPAs weakening of lead and copper regulations for drinking water. Request an extension of comment periods for proposed rules regarding regulation of coal combustion residuals. Oppose EPA proposed rules to roll back coal ash protections. Support the inclusion of infrastructure investment and water access measures in the COVID-19 stimulus package. Support H.R. 5845 and S. 3263, the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, which holds plastic producers and polluters accountable. Urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cease efforts to resurrect the Yazoo Backwater Pumping Plant Project in Mississippi. Oppose EPA proposed rule to retain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter. Support amendment 62 to HR 7608 to block the EPA from finalizing an insufficiently protective National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). Oppose the Trump administrations EPA rule to no longer consider co-benefits in cost-benefit analyses. Support HR 7822 and S. 4369, the Public Health Air Quality Act of 2020, which requires the EPA to implement fenceline monitoring for toxic air pollutants and rapidly expands the National Ambient Air Monitoring Network (NAAQS).
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 which provides the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422 and H.R 7092, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance. Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support Floor Amendment 7 of the FY21 NDAA that adds the text of H.R. 2546, Protecting Americas Wilderness (PAW) Act, which protects 1.37 million acres of public lands and enhances access to green spaces in California, Colorado, and Washington. Support Floor Amendment 8 of the FY21 NDAA which would add the test of H.R. 823, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act, which would establish 400,000 acres of wilderness areas in Colorado. This amendment would also add the text of H.R. 1737, the Grand Canyon Centennial Act, which would withdraw one million acres of public lands surrounding the Grand Canyon National Park from new mining claims. Support the inclusion of the Desert Refuge, PAW Act, CORE ACT, and Grand Canyon Centennial Act amendments on the NDAA conference negotiations. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose efforts to keep meatpacking companies open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request funding for projects that create jobs while benefiting wildlife and protecting public lands. Request explanation for the Park Polices use of force against people exercising their constitutional rights. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging. Oppose the Senate companion of the One Trillion Trees Act. Support the inclusion of wildlife recovery and public lands restoration stimulus in HR 2, the Moving Forward Act. Oppose S.4431, the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020. Support H.R. 5598, Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act.
Land and Water Conservation Fund Permanent Funding Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats by advocating for the PAW and FIN Act (H.R. 4348 and S. 2491) and ESA Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations letter Support H.R. 5435, The American Public Lands and Water Climate Solutions Act, which would create a path for public lands to be pollution free and produce net zero emissions Support the passage of the Protecting Americas Wilderness Act, H.R. 2546, which would provide protections for iconic public lands in the state of California Oppose copper mining development in the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Support H.R. 2579 Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act of 2019 and S. 1386 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2019, to improve hardrock mining and clean up on public lands. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030.
Land and Water Conservation Fund Permanent Funding Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422 and H.R 7092, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose efforts to keep meatpacking companies open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request funding for projects that create jobs while benefiting wildlife and protecting public lands. Request explanation for the Park Polices use of force against people exercising their constitutional rights. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging.
Nuclear Powers America Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support legislative efforts to reform, increase, and modernize onshore royalty rates; policies for transparent reporting of the impacts of energy development on public lands; and ending oil and gas leasing in low potential lands Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources, and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019. Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained. Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis.
Nuclear Powers America Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained. Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis. Urge DOI to reject calls by the oil and gas industry for relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oppose a bailout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project. Support Floor 4. Amendment 29 of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that expressly prohibits the use of funds for explosive nuclear testing. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening amendments for clean energy funding and environmental justice policies, among others. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act. Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act. Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020.
Nuclear Powers America Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis Urge DOI to reject calls by the oil and gas industry for relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oppose a bailout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project.
Nuclear Powers America Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public and environment, such as forcing DOI to not protect sage grouse and EPA to wrongly classify biomass as carbon neutral, in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis Oppose a bailout or special handout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response or energy packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening provisions for clean energy innovation funding, clean transportation, and environmental justice policies, among others, in final negotiations with Senate for year-end package. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020 Oppose interim nuclear waste storage language in the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose S. 4897, the American Nuclear Infrastructure Act, due to the removal of NEPA review, huge cost to the public/competing with tested and renewable energy sources, risk of weapons proliferation, and its negative impact on environmental and climate justice. Oppose proposed NEPA regulations that downgrade environmental protections in line with the new CEQ rule. Urge the Biden administration to invest in clean vehicles to create good jobs, save lives, and help working families. Support a moratorium on the approval of hardrock mineral locations on federal lands, pending a review of mining programs, inventory of abandoned mines, and revisions to regulations.
American Mineral Security Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422 and H.R 7092, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose efforts to keep meatpacking companies open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request funding for projects that create jobs while benefiting wildlife and protecting public lands. Request explanation for the Park Polices use of force against people exercising their constitutional rights. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging.
American Mineral Security Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats by advocating for the PAW and FIN Act (H.R. 4348 and S. 2491) and ESA Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations letter Support H.R. 5435, The American Public Lands and Water Climate Solutions Act, which would create a path for public lands to be pollution free and produce net zero emissions Support the passage of the Protecting Americas Wilderness Act, H.R. 2546, which would provide protections for iconic public lands in the state of California Oppose copper mining development in the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Support H.R. 2579 Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act of 2019 and S. 1386 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2019, to improve hardrock mining and clean up on public lands. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030.
American Mineral Security Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 which provides the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422 and H.R 7092, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance. Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support Floor Amendment 7 of the FY21 NDAA that adds the text of H.R. 2546, Protecting Americas Wilderness (PAW) Act, which protects 1.37 million acres of public lands and enhances access to green spaces in California, Colorado, and Washington. Support Floor Amendment 8 of the FY21 NDAA which would add the test of H.R. 823, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act, which would establish 400,000 acres of wilderness areas in Colorado. This amendment would also add the text of H.R. 1737, the Grand Canyon Centennial Act, which would withdraw one million acres of public lands surrounding the Grand Canyon National Park from new mining claims. Support the inclusion of the Desert Refuge, PAW Act, CORE ACT, and Grand Canyon Centennial Act amendments on the NDAA conference negotiations. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose efforts to keep meatpacking companies open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request funding for projects that create jobs while benefiting wildlife and protecting public lands. Request explanation for the Park Polices use of force against people exercising their constitutional rights. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging. Oppose the Senate companion of the One Trillion Trees Act. Support the inclusion of wildlife recovery and public lands restoration stimulus in HR 2, the Moving Forward Act. Oppose S.4431, the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020. Support H.R. 5598, Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act.
American Mineral Security Act
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Support the inclusion of the Desert Refuge, PAW Act, CORE ACT, and Grand Canyon Centennial Act amendments on the NDAA conference negotiations. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging. Oppose S.4431, the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020. Support H.R. 5598, Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act. Oppose logging and development in the Tongass National Forest through a rollback of the Roadless Rule. Support the inclusion of a one-time, $500 million investment in community parks as part of any economic recovery legislation.
Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats by advocating for the PAW and FIN Act (H.R. 4348 and S. 2491) and ESA Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations letter Support H.R. 5435, The American Public Lands and Water Climate Solutions Act, which would create a path for public lands to be pollution free and produce net zero emissions Support the passage of the Protecting Americas Wilderness Act, H.R. 2546, which would provide protections for iconic public lands in the state of California Oppose copper mining development in the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Support H.R. 2579 Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act of 2019 and S. 1386 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2019, to improve hardrock mining and clean up on public lands. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030.
A bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public and environment, such as forcing DOI to not protect sage grouse and EPA to wrongly classify biomass as carbon neutral, in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis Oppose a bailout or special handout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response or energy packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening provisions for clean energy innovation funding, clean transportation, and environmental justice policies, among others, in final negotiations with Senate for year-end package. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020 Oppose interim nuclear waste storage language in the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose S. 4897, the American Nuclear Infrastructure Act, due to the removal of NEPA review, huge cost to the public/competing with tested and renewable energy sources, risk of weapons proliferation, and its negative impact on environmental and climate justice. Oppose proposed NEPA regulations that downgrade environmental protections in line with the new CEQ rule. Urge the Biden administration to invest in clean vehicles to create good jobs, save lives, and help working families. Support a moratorium on the approval of hardrock mineral locations on federal lands, pending a review of mining programs, inventory of abandoned mines, and revisions to regulations.
A bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained. Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis. Urge DOI to reject calls by the oil and gas industry for relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oppose a bailout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project. Support Floor 4. Amendment 29 of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that expressly prohibits the use of funds for explosive nuclear testing. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening amendments for clean energy funding and environmental justice policies, among others. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act. Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act. Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020.
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public and environment, such as forcing DOI to not protect sage grouse and EPA to wrongly classify biomass as carbon neutral, in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis Oppose a bailout or special handout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response or energy packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening provisions for clean energy innovation funding, clean transportation, and environmental justice policies, among others, in final negotiations with Senate for year-end package. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020 Oppose interim nuclear waste storage language in the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose S. 4897, the American Nuclear Infrastructure Act, due to the removal of NEPA review, huge cost to the public/competing with tested and renewable energy sources, risk of weapons proliferation, and its negative impact on environmental and climate justice. Oppose proposed NEPA regulations that downgrade environmental protections in line with the new CEQ rule. Urge the Biden administration to invest in clean vehicles to create good jobs, save lives, and help working families. Support a moratorium on the approval of hardrock mineral locations on federal lands, pending a review of mining programs, inventory of abandoned mines, and revisions to regulations.
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained. Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis. Urge DOI to reject calls by the oil and gas industry for relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oppose a bailout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project. Support Floor 4. Amendment 29 of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that expressly prohibits the use of funds for explosive nuclear testing. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening amendments for clean energy funding and environmental justice policies, among others. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act. Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act. Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020.
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support legislative efforts to reform, increase, and modernize onshore royalty rates; policies for transparent reporting of the impacts of energy development on public lands; and ending oil and gas leasing in low potential lands Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources, and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019. Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained. Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis.
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis Urge DOI to reject calls by the oil and gas industry for relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oppose a bailout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project.
Protect America's Wildlife and Fish in Need of Conservation Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats by advocating for the PAW and FIN Act (H.R. 4348 and S. 2491) and ESA Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations letter Support H.R. 5435, The American Public Lands and Water Climate Solutions Act, which would create a path for public lands to be pollution free and produce net zero emissions Support the passage of the Protecting Americas Wilderness Act, H.R. 2546, which would provide protections for iconic public lands in the state of California Oppose copper mining development in the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Support H.R. 2579 Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act of 2019 and S. 1386 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2019, to improve hardrock mining and clean up on public lands. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030.
Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (EPA). Oppose EPA/DOT weakening cleaner cars standards, and proposed greenhouse gas emissions loophole in Tier 3 test fuel standard. Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Urge EPA to ban the discharge of plastic pellets and other pollutants tied to the chemical industry as part of review of the proposed Formosa ethane cracker complex. Support EPAs strengthening the emissions limits and monitoring requirements from Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing facilities rule. Request that EPA take action to deal with the health threats from trichloroethylene (TCE). Oppose EPA efforts to weaken Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Source Category. Oppose EPAs weakening of lead and copper regulations for drinking water. Request an extension of comment periods for proposed rules regarding regulation of coal combustion residuals. Oppose EPA proposed rules to roll back coal ash protections. Support the inclusion of infrastructure investment and water access measures in the COVID-19 stimulus package. Support H.R. 5845 and S. 3263, the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, which holds plastic producers and polluters accountable. Urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cease efforts to resurrect the Yazoo Backwater Pumping Plant Project in Mississippi. Oppose EPA proposed rule to retain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter. Support amendment 62 to HR 7608 to block the EPA from finalizing an insufficiently protective National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). Oppose the Trump administrations EPA rule to no longer consider co-benefits in cost-benefit analyses. Support HR 7822 and S. 4369, the Public Health Air Quality Act of 2020, which requires the EPA to implement fenceline monitoring for toxic air pollutants and rapidly expands the National Ambient Air Monitoring Network (NAAQS).
Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose undermining ozone and soot clean air protections and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (EPA). Oppose EPA/DOT weakening cleaner cars standards, and proposed greenhouse gas emissions loophole in Tier 3 test fuel standard. Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Oppose EPAs weakening of lead and copper regulations for drinking water. Oppose EPA proposed rules to roll back coal ash protections. Support the inclusion of infrastructure investment and water access measures in the COVID-19 stimulus package. Support H.R. 5845 and S. 3263, the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, which holds plastic producers and polluters accountable. Urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cease efforts to resurrect the Yazoo Backwater Pumping Plant Project in Mississippi. Oppose EPA rule to retain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter. Oppose the Trump administrations EPA rule to no longer consider co-benefits in cost-benefit analyses. Support HR 7822 and S. 4369, the Public Health Air Quality Act of 2020, which requires the EPA to implement fenceline monitoring for toxic air pollutants and rapidly expands the National Ambient Air Monitoring Network (NAAQS). Oppose the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rewrite of the Nationwide Permits (NWPs) that will weaken clean water protections and violate the Clean Water Act. Support prioritizing PFAS in the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Support phasedown of climate super pollutant HFCs along the lines of the AIM Act or Kigali agreement in an energy innovation package.
Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (EPA). Oppose EPA/DOT weakening cleaner cars standards, and Tier 3 test fuel standard. Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Urge EPA to ban the discharge of plastic pellets and other pollutants tied to the chemical industry as part of review of the proposed Formosa ethane cracker complex. Support EPAs strengthening the emissions limits and monitoring requirements from Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing facilities rule. Request that EPA take action to deal with the health threats from trichloroethylene (TCE). Oppose EPA efforts to weaken Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Source Category. Oppose EPAs weakening of lead and copper regulations for drinking water. Request an extension of comment periods for proposed rules regarding regulation of coal combustion residuals. Oppose EPA proposed rules to roll back coal ash protections. Support the inclusion of infrastructure investment and water access measures in the COVID-19 stimulus package. Support H.R. 5845 and S. 3263, the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, which holds plastic producers and polluters accountable. Urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cease efforts to resurrect the Yazoo Backwater Pumping Plant Project in Mississippi. Oppose EPA proposed rule to retain the PM NAAQS.
A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to establish, fund, and provide for the use of amounts in a National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education, and to provide permanent, dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and for other purposes.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 which provides the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422 and H.R 7092, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance. Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support Floor Amendment 7 of the FY21 NDAA that adds the text of H.R. 2546, Protecting Americas Wilderness (PAW) Act, which protects 1.37 million acres of public lands and enhances access to green spaces in California, Colorado, and Washington. Support Floor Amendment 8 of the FY21 NDAA which would add the test of H.R. 823, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act, which would establish 400,000 acres of wilderness areas in Colorado. This amendment would also add the text of H.R. 1737, the Grand Canyon Centennial Act, which would withdraw one million acres of public lands surrounding the Grand Canyon National Park from new mining claims. Support the inclusion of the Desert Refuge, PAW Act, CORE ACT, and Grand Canyon Centennial Act amendments on the NDAA conference negotiations. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose efforts to keep meatpacking companies open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request funding for projects that create jobs while benefiting wildlife and protecting public lands. Request explanation for the Park Polices use of force against people exercising their constitutional rights. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging. Oppose the Senate companion of the One Trillion Trees Act. Support the inclusion of wildlife recovery and public lands restoration stimulus in HR 2, the Moving Forward Act. Oppose S.4431, the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020. Support H.R. 5598, Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act.
A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to establish, fund, and provide for the use of amounts in a National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education, and to provide permanent, dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and for other purposes.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422 and H.R 7092, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose efforts to keep meatpacking companies open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request funding for projects that create jobs while benefiting wildlife and protecting public lands. Request explanation for the Park Polices use of force against people exercising their constitutional rights. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging.
A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to establish, fund, and provide for the use of amounts in a National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education, and to provide permanent, dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and for other purposes.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats by advocating for the PAW and FIN Act (H.R. 4348 and S. 2491) and ESA Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations letter Support H.R. 5435, The American Public Lands and Water Climate Solutions Act, which would create a path for public lands to be pollution free and produce net zero emissions Support the passage of the Protecting Americas Wilderness Act, H.R. 2546, which would provide protections for iconic public lands in the state of California Oppose copper mining development in the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Support H.R. 2579 Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act of 2019 and S. 1386 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2019, to improve hardrock mining and clean up on public lands. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030.
A bill to require the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to promulgate an emergency temporary standard to protect employees from occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2, and for other purposes.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, postal service, transit, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the inclusion of outdoor tourism and outdoor recreation investments in future COVID-19 recovery legislation by including a robust Outdoor Restoration and Resilience Jobs title. Support the inclusion of immigrant families, workers, taxpayers, and their U.S. children and spouses in COVID-19 recovery packages. Support the immediate extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to individuals who are currently protected by TPS or merited a grant of TPS under the terms of the statute but have been stymied by the current administration. Support the delay of a Supreme Court justice nomination until after inauguration in order to protect immigrants. Oppose the OMB Circular M-20-34, Training in the Federal Government, and the related Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping to prevent the damaging impact on agency efforts to address prejudice, workplace harassment, discrimination, and related challenges. Oppose unprecedented efforts to nominate a replacement to the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, while millions of voters have voted in the presidential election. Support redesignation of temporary protected status (TPS) for Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala due to hurricanes Iota and Eta. Urge the CDC and Biden administration to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine regardless of immigration status and provide it free for those who cannot afford it. Urge the Biden administration to prioritize judges.
A bill to require the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to promulgate an emergency temporary standard to protect employees from occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2, and for other purposes.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose William Perry Pendleys nomination to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oppose Justin Walkers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, postal service, transit, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Urge the development and passage of an economic stimulus package focused on working people and the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support economic and just economic stimulus spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge DOI and EPA to pause all open public comment periods on active rulemaking and non-rulemaking notices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request that all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages contribute to a just recovery. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Support H.R. 7573, which would remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served in the Confederacy from the U.S. Capitol building. This bill would also replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney with a bust of Thurgood Marshall. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support a halt to the consideration of judicial nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Support COVID-19 relief measures that reach communities at HEROES Act levels and support clean energy jobs. Support the inclusion of outdoor tourism and outdoor recreation investments in future COVID-19 recovery legislation by including a robust Outdoor Restoration and Resilience Jobs title. Support the inclusion of immigrant families, workers, taxpayers, and their U.S. children and spouses in COVID-19 recovery packages. Support the immediate extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to individuals who are currently protected by TPS or merited a grant of TPS under the terms of the statute but have been stymied by the current administration. Support the delay of a Supreme Court justice nomination until after inauguration in order to protect immigrants. Oppose the OMB Circular M-20-34, Training in the Federal Government, and the related Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping to prevent the damaging impact on agency efforts to address prejudice, workplace harassment, discrimination, and related challenges. Oppose unprecedented efforts to nominate a replacement to the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, while millions of voters have voted in the presidential election.
A bill to require the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to promulgate an emergency temporary standard to protect employees from occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2, and for other purposes.
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Katharine MacGregors nomination to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Oppose William Perry Pendleys nomination to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oppose Justin Walkers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organiza (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Urge the development and passage of an economic stimulus package focused on working people and the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support economic and just economic stimulus spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge DOI and EPA to pause all open public comment periods on active rulemaking and non-rulemaking notices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request that all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages contribute to a just recovery. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support a halt to the consideration of judicial nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public Health Air Quality Act of 2020
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose undermining ozone and soot clean air protections and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (EPA). Oppose EPA/DOT weakening cleaner cars standards, and proposed greenhouse gas emissions loophole in Tier 3 test fuel standard. Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Oppose EPAs weakening of lead and copper regulations for drinking water. Oppose EPA proposed rules to roll back coal ash protections. Support the inclusion of infrastructure investment and water access measures in the COVID-19 stimulus package. Support H.R. 5845 and S. 3263, the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, which holds plastic producers and polluters accountable. Urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cease efforts to resurrect the Yazoo Backwater Pumping Plant Project in Mississippi. Oppose EPA rule to retain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter. Oppose the Trump administrations EPA rule to no longer consider co-benefits in cost-benefit analyses. Support HR 7822 and S. 4369, the Public Health Air Quality Act of 2020, which requires the EPA to implement fenceline monitoring for toxic air pollutants and rapidly expands the National Ambient Air Monitoring Network (NAAQS). Oppose the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rewrite of the Nationwide Permits (NWPs) that will weaken clean water protections and violate the Clean Water Act. Support prioritizing PFAS in the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Support phasedown of climate super pollutant HFCs along the lines of the AIM Act or Kigali agreement in an energy innovation package.
Public Health Air Quality Act of 2020
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (EPA). Oppose EPA/DOT weakening cleaner cars standards, and proposed greenhouse gas emissions loophole in Tier 3 test fuel standard. Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Urge EPA to ban the discharge of plastic pellets and other pollutants tied to the chemical industry as part of review of the proposed Formosa ethane cracker complex. Support EPAs strengthening the emissions limits and monitoring requirements from Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing facilities rule. Request that EPA take action to deal with the health threats from trichloroethylene (TCE). Oppose EPA efforts to weaken Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Source Category. Oppose EPAs weakening of lead and copper regulations for drinking water. Request an extension of comment periods for proposed rules regarding regulation of coal combustion residuals. Oppose EPA proposed rules to roll back coal ash protections. Support the inclusion of infrastructure investment and water access measures in the COVID-19 stimulus package. Support H.R. 5845 and S. 3263, the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, which holds plastic producers and polluters accountable. Urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cease efforts to resurrect the Yazoo Backwater Pumping Plant Project in Mississippi. Oppose EPA proposed rule to retain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter. Support amendment 62 to HR 7608 to block the EPA from finalizing an insufficiently protective National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). Oppose the Trump administrations EPA rule to no longer consider co-benefits in cost-benefit analyses. Support HR 7822 and S. 4369, the Public Health Air Quality Act of 2020, which requires the EPA to implement fenceline monitoring for toxic air pollutants and rapidly expands the National Ambient Air Monitoring Network (NAAQS).
Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Support the inclusion of the Desert Refuge, PAW Act, CORE ACT, and Grand Canyon Centennial Act amendments on the NDAA conference negotiations. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging. Oppose S.4431, the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020. Support H.R. 5598, Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act. Oppose logging and development in the Tongass National Forest through a rollback of the Roadless Rule. Support the inclusion of a one-time, $500 million investment in community parks as part of any economic recovery legislation.
Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 which provides the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422 and H.R 7092, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance. Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support Floor Amendment 7 of the FY21 NDAA that adds the text of H.R. 2546, Protecting Americas Wilderness (PAW) Act, which protects 1.37 million acres of public lands and enhances access to green spaces in California, Colorado, and Washington. Support Floor Amendment 8 of the FY21 NDAA which would add the test of H.R. 823, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act, which would establish 400,000 acres of wilderness areas in Colorado. This amendment would also add the text of H.R. 1737, the Grand Canyon Centennial Act, which would withdraw one million acres of public lands surrounding the Grand Canyon National Park from new mining claims. Support the inclusion of the Desert Refuge, PAW Act, CORE ACT, and Grand Canyon Centennial Act amendments on the NDAA conference negotiations. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose efforts to keep meatpacking companies open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request funding for projects that create jobs while benefiting wildlife and protecting public lands. Request explanation for the Park Polices use of force against people exercising their constitutional rights. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging. Oppose the Senate companion of the One Trillion Trees Act. Support the inclusion of wildlife recovery and public lands restoration stimulus in HR 2, the Moving Forward Act. Oppose S.4431, the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020. Support H.R. 5598, Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act.
American Nuclear Infrastructure Act of 2020
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public and environment, such as forcing DOI to not protect sage grouse and EPA to wrongly classify biomass as carbon neutral, in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis Oppose a bailout or special handout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response or energy packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening provisions for clean energy innovation funding, clean transportation, and environmental justice policies, among others, in final negotiations with Senate for year-end package. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020 Oppose interim nuclear waste storage language in the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose S. 4897, the American Nuclear Infrastructure Act, due to the removal of NEPA review, huge cost to the public/competing with tested and renewable energy sources, risk of weapons proliferation, and its negative impact on environmental and climate justice. Oppose proposed NEPA regulations that downgrade environmental protections in line with the new CEQ rule. Urge the Biden administration to invest in clean vehicles to create good jobs, save lives, and help working families. Support a moratorium on the approval of hardrock mineral locations on federal lands, pending a review of mining programs, inventory of abandoned mines, and revisions to regulations.
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, postal service, transit, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the inclusion of outdoor tourism and outdoor recreation investments in future COVID-19 recovery legislation by including a robust Outdoor Restoration and Resilience Jobs title. Support the inclusion of immigrant families, workers, taxpayers, and their U.S. children and spouses in COVID-19 recovery packages. Support the immediate extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to individuals who are currently protected by TPS or merited a grant of TPS under the terms of the statute but have been stymied by the current administration. Support the delay of a Supreme Court justice nomination until after inauguration in order to protect immigrants. Oppose the OMB Circular M-20-34, Training in the Federal Government, and the related Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping to prevent the damaging impact on agency efforts to address prejudice, workplace harassment, discrimination, and related challenges. Oppose unprecedented efforts to nominate a replacement to the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, while millions of voters have voted in the presidential election. Support redesignation of temporary protected status (TPS) for Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala due to hurricanes Iota and Eta. Urge the CDC and Biden administration to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine regardless of immigration status and provide it free for those who cannot afford it. Urge the Biden administration to prioritize judges.
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Katharine MacGregors nomination to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Oppose William Perry Pendleys nomination to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oppose Justin Walkers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organiza (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Urge the development and passage of an economic stimulus package focused on working people and the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support economic and just economic stimulus spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge DOI and EPA to pause all open public comment periods on active rulemaking and non-rulemaking notices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request that all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages contribute to a just recovery. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support a halt to the consideration of judicial nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose William Perry Pendleys nomination to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oppose Justin Walkers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, postal service, transit, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Urge the development and passage of an economic stimulus package focused on working people and the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support economic and just economic stimulus spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge DOI and EPA to pause all open public comment periods on active rulemaking and non-rulemaking notices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request that all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages contribute to a just recovery. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Support H.R. 7573, which would remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served in the Confederacy from the U.S. Capitol building. This bill would also replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney with a bust of Thurgood Marshall. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support a halt to the consideration of judicial nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Support COVID-19 relief measures that reach communities at HEROES Act levels and support clean energy jobs. Support the inclusion of outdoor tourism and outdoor recreation investments in future COVID-19 recovery legislation by including a robust Outdoor Restoration and Resilience Jobs title. Support the inclusion of immigrant families, workers, taxpayers, and their U.S. children and spouses in COVID-19 recovery packages. Support the immediate extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to individuals who are currently protected by TPS or merited a grant of TPS under the terms of the statute but have been stymied by the current administration. Support the delay of a Supreme Court justice nomination until after inauguration in order to protect immigrants. Oppose the OMB Circular M-20-34, Training in the Federal Government, and the related Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping to prevent the damaging impact on agency efforts to address prejudice, workplace harassment, discrimination, and related challenges. Oppose unprecedented efforts to nominate a replacement to the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, while millions of voters have voted in the presidential election.
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Katharine MacGregors nomination to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Oppose William Perry Pendleys appointment as Acting Director of the Bureau of Land Management Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Joshua Kindreds nomination to the US District Court for the District of Alaska. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Oppose Andrew Brashers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organiza (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
For the People Act of 2019
Client: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · Firm: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, postal service, transit, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the inclusion of outdoor tourism and outdoor recreation investments in future COVID-19 recovery legislation by including a robust Outdoor Restoration and Resilience Jobs title. Support the inclusion of immigrant families, workers, taxpayers, and their U.S. children and spouses in COVID-19 recovery packages. Support the immediate extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to individuals who are currently protected by TPS or merited a grant of TPS under the terms of the statute but have been stymied by the current administration. Support the delay of a Supreme Court justice nomination until after inauguration in order to protect immigrants. Oppose the OMB Circular M-20-34, Training in the Federal Government, and the related Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping to prevent the damaging impact on agency efforts to address prejudice, workplace harassment, discrimination, and related challenges. Oppose unprecedented efforts to nominate a replacement to the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, while millions of voters have voted in the presidential election. Support redesignation of temporary protected status (TPS) for Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala due to hurricanes Iota and Eta. Urge the CDC and Biden administration to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine regardless of immigration status and provide it free for those who cannot afford it. Urge the Biden administration to prioritize judges.
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public and environment, such as forcing DOI to not protect sage grouse and EPA to wrongly classify biomass as carbon neutral, in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis Oppose a bailout or special handout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response or energy packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening provisions for clean energy innovation funding, clean transportation, and environmental justice policies, among others, in final negotiations with Senate for year-end package. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020 Oppose interim nuclear waste storage language in the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose S. 4897, the American Nuclear Infrastructure Act, due to the removal of NEPA review, huge cost to the public/competing with tested and renewable energy sources, risk of weapons proliferation, and its negative impact on environmental and climate justice. Oppose proposed NEPA regulations that downgrade environmental protections in line with the new CEQ rule. Urge the Biden administration to invest in clean vehicles to create good jobs, save lives, and help working families. Support a moratorium on the approval of hardrock mineral locations on federal lands, pending a review of mining programs, inventory of abandoned mines, and revisions to regulations.
Oppose undermining ozone and soot clean air protections and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (EPA). Oppose EPA/DOT weakening cleaner cars standards, and proposed greenhouse gas emissions loophole in Tier 3 test fuel standard. Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Oppose EPAs weakening of lead and copper regulations for drinking water. Oppose EPA proposed rules to roll back coal ash protections. Support the inclusion of infrastructure investment and water access measures in the COVID-19 stimulus package. Support H.R. 5845 and S. 3263, the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, which holds plastic producers and polluters accountable. Urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cease efforts to resurrect the Yazoo Backwater Pumping Plant Project in Mississippi. Oppose EPA rule to retain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter. Oppose the Trump administrations EPA rule to no longer consider co-benefits in cost-benefit analyses. Support HR 7822 and S. 4369, the Public Health Air Quality Act of 2020, which requires the EPA to implement fenceline monitoring for toxic air pollutants and rapidly expands the National Ambient Air Monitoring Network (NAAQS). Oppose the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rewrite of the Nationwide Permits (NWPs) that will weaken clean water protections and violate the Clean Water Act. Support prioritizing PFAS in the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Support phasedown of climate super pollutant HFCs along the lines of the AIM Act or Kigali agreement in an energy innovation package.
Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Oppose EPA rule to not count co-pollutant reductions in cost benefit analyses for rules or other agency actions. Support the Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2019. Oppose changes to implementing regulations and guidance of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). Support the inclusion of a nationwide moratorium on essential utility shut-offs in any COVID-19 rescue packages. Support the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisiss majority staff report, Solving the Climate Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy, Resilient, and Just America. Oppose EPAs final rule to retain the inadequate primary and secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone. Urge DOT to extend the comment period for a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would undermine NEPA. Urge the Trump administration to extend the comment period on a rule to add mining to FAST-41. Urge the Biden administration to restore vital protections to the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument.
Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Support the inclusion of the Desert Refuge, PAW Act, CORE ACT, and Grand Canyon Centennial Act amendments on the NDAA conference negotiations. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging. Oppose S.4431, the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020. Support H.R. 5598, Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act. Oppose logging and development in the Tongass National Forest through a rollback of the Roadless Rule. Support the inclusion of a one-time, $500 million investment in community parks as part of any economic recovery legislation.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS via LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Oppose EPA proposed rule to not count co-pollutant reductions in cost benefit analyses for rules or other agency actions. Support the Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2019. Oppose changes to the EPAs proposed rule titled, Modernizing the Administrative Exhaustion Requirement for Permitting Decisions and Streamlining Procedures for Permit Appeals. Oppose changes to implementing regulations and guidance of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). Request that DOJ, DHS, and DOD halt further construction of the wall at the southern border during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose EPAs proposed rule to weaken the power of the EPAs Appeals Board. Request that EPA and DOI pause all open public comment periods on active rulemakings and non-rulemaking notices. Support the inclusion of a nationwide moratorium on essential utility shut-offs in the COVID-19 rescue package. Support the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisiss majority staff report, "Solving the Climate Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy, Resilient, and Just America". Support Amendment 72 to HR 7608 preventing agencies from implementing the Trump administrations final rule gutting the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQs) NEPA implementing regulations. Oppose EPAs proposed rule to retain the inadequate primary and secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone.
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose William Perry Pendleys nomination to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oppose Justin Walkers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, postal service, transit, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Urge the development and passage of an economic stimulus package focused on working people and the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support economic and just economic stimulus spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge DOI and EPA to pause all open public comment periods on active rulemaking and non-rulemaking notices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request that all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages contribute to a just recovery. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Support H.R. 7573, which would remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served in the Confederacy from the U.S. Capitol building. This bill would also replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney with a bust of Thurgood Marshall. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support a halt to the consideration of judicial nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Support COVID-19 relief measures that reach communities at HEROES Act levels and support clean energy jobs. Support the inclusion of outdoor tourism and outdoor recreation investments in future COVID-19 recovery legislation by including a robust Outdoor Restoration and Resilience Jobs title. Support the inclusion of immigrant families, workers, taxpayers, and their U.S. children and spouses in COVID-19 recovery packages. Support the immediate extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to individuals who are currently protected by TPS or merited a grant of TPS under the terms of the statute but have been stymied by the current administration. Support the delay of a Supreme Court justice nomination until after inauguration in order to protect immigrants. Oppose the OMB Circular M-20-34, Training in the Federal Government, and the related Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping to prevent the damaging impact on agency efforts to address prejudice, workplace harassment, discrimination, and related challenges. Oppose unprecedented efforts to nominate a replacement to the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, while millions of voters have voted in the presidential election.
Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 which provides the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422 and H.R 7092, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance. Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support Floor Amendment 7 of the FY21 NDAA that adds the text of H.R. 2546, Protecting Americas Wilderness (PAW) Act, which protects 1.37 million acres of public lands and enhances access to green spaces in California, Colorado, and Washington. Support Floor Amendment 8 of the FY21 NDAA which would add the test of H.R. 823, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act, which would establish 400,000 acres of wilderness areas in Colorado. This amendment would also add the text of H.R. 1737, the Grand Canyon Centennial Act, which would withdraw one million acres of public lands surrounding the Grand Canyon National Park from new mining claims. Support the inclusion of the Desert Refuge, PAW Act, CORE ACT, and Grand Canyon Centennial Act amendments on the NDAA conference negotiations. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose efforts to keep meatpacking companies open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request funding for projects that create jobs while benefiting wildlife and protecting public lands. Request explanation for the Park Polices use of force against people exercising their constitutional rights. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging. Oppose the Senate companion of the One Trillion Trees Act. Support the inclusion of wildlife recovery and public lands restoration stimulus in HR 2, the Moving Forward Act. Oppose S.4431, the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020. Support H.R. 5598, Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act.
Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (EPA). Oppose EPA/DOT weakening cleaner cars standards, and proposed greenhouse gas emissions loophole in Tier 3 test fuel standard. Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Urge EPA to ban the discharge of plastic pellets and other pollutants tied to the chemical industry as part of review of the proposed Formosa ethane cracker complex. Support EPAs strengthening the emissions limits and monitoring requirements from Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing facilities rule. Request that EPA take action to deal with the health threats from trichloroethylene (TCE). Oppose EPA efforts to weaken Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Source Category. Oppose EPAs weakening of lead and copper regulations for drinking water. Request an extension of comment periods for proposed rules regarding regulation of coal combustion residuals. Oppose EPA proposed rules to roll back coal ash protections. Support the inclusion of infrastructure investment and water access measures in the COVID-19 stimulus package. Support H.R. 5845 and S. 3263, the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, which holds plastic producers and polluters accountable. Urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cease efforts to resurrect the Yazoo Backwater Pumping Plant Project in Mississippi. Oppose EPA proposed rule to retain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter. Support amendment 62 to HR 7608 to block the EPA from finalizing an insufficiently protective National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). Oppose the Trump administrations EPA rule to no longer consider co-benefits in cost-benefit analyses. Support HR 7822 and S. 4369, the Public Health Air Quality Act of 2020, which requires the EPA to implement fenceline monitoring for toxic air pollutants and rapidly expands the National Ambient Air Monitoring Network (NAAQS).
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained. Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis. Urge DOI to reject calls by the oil and gas industry for relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oppose a bailout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project. Support Floor 4. Amendment 29 of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that expressly prohibits the use of funds for explosive nuclear testing. Oppose the continued purchase of fossil fuel debt by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Oppose amendment to the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that gives the Air Force primary authority over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. Support Amendment 83 of HR 7608, the FY21 Appropriations minibus to prevent funds from being used for oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support a permanent extension of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) leasing moratorium. Oppose legislation that curtails the mining review and permitting process or increases domestic mining without appropriate safeguards and reform of the 1872 Mining Act. Support aspects of H.R. 4447 and strengthening amendments for clean energy funding and environmental justice policies, among others. Oppose S.180, a bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes. Support H.R. 3225, the Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act. Support the Onshore Oil and Gas Orphaned Well Remediation and Reclamation Bonding Reform Act. Support the Public Engagement Opportunity on Public Lands Exploration (PEOPLE) Act of 2020.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS via LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (EPA). Oppose EPA/DOT weakening cleaner cars standards, and Tier 3 test fuel standard. Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Urge EPA to ban the discharge of plastic pellets and other pollutants tied to the chemical industry as part of review of the proposed Formosa ethane cracker complex. Support EPAs strengthening the emissions limits and monitoring requirements from Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing facilities rule. Request that EPA take action to deal with the health threats from trichloroethylene (TCE). Oppose EPA efforts to weaken Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Source Category. Oppose EPAs weakening of lead and copper regulations for drinking water. Request an extension of comment periods for proposed rules regarding regulation of coal combustion residuals. Oppose EPA proposed rules to roll back coal ash protections. Support the inclusion of infrastructure investment and water access measures in the COVID-19 stimulus package. Support H.R. 5845 and S. 3263, the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, which holds plastic producers and polluters accountable. Urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cease efforts to resurrect the Yazoo Backwater Pumping Plant Project in Mississippi. Oppose EPA proposed rule to retain the PM NAAQS.
Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422 and H.R 7092, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. Support the exclusion of a rider prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from considering greater sage-grouse for protection from the FY 2021 Appropriations bill. Oppose efforts to keep meatpacking companies open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request funding for projects that create jobs while benefiting wildlife and protecting public lands. Request explanation for the Park Polices use of force against people exercising their constitutional rights. Oppose BLMs categorical exclusion for salvage logging.
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources (including the GREEN Act, HR 7330), and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 (HR 5221). Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis Urge DOI to reject calls by the oil and gas industry for relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oppose a bailout for the uranium mining industry in any COVID-19 emergency response packages. Support immediate direct financial assistance for public transit agencies to ensure safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support stimulus measures that support clean energy and transportation sectors. Support investments in coastal communities in COVID-19 economic recovery legislation. Oppose the construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project.
Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Support the Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2019. Oppose changes to the EPAs proposed rule titled, Modernizing the Administrative Exhaustion Requirement for Permitting Decisions and Streamlining Procedures for Permit Appeals. Oppose changes to implementing regulations and guidance of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). Request that DOJ, DHS, and DOD halt further construction of the wall at the southern border during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose EPAs proposed rule to weaken the power of the EPAs Appeals Board. Request that EPA and DOI pause all open public comment periods on active rulemakings and non-rulemaking notices. Support the inclusion of a nationwide moratorium on essential utility shut-offs in the COVID-19 rescue package. Support the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisiss majority staff report, Solving the Climate Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy, Resilient, and Just America.
Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Katharine MacGregors nomination to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Oppose William Perry Pendleys nomination to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oppose Justin Walkers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organiza (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic Protect frontline workers and communities, invest in election assistance funding, and build more resilient and equitable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic Support the advancement of climate change and environmental justice efforts with COVID-19 economic stimulus. Urge the development and passage of an economic stimulus package focused on working people and the public good during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support economic and just economic stimulus spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Urge DOI and EPA to pause all open public comment periods on active rulemaking and non-rulemaking notices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Request that all COVID-19 relief and stimulus packages contribute to a just recovery. Oppose assistance for the cruise industry to address the rapid drop-off of worldwide travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the adoption of policies to ensure the publics safety and orderly conduct of the 2020 primary and general elections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the use of emergency funds by higher education institutions to provide aid to students according to need and regardless of immigration status. Support H.R. 6559 and S. 3677, the Every Worker Protection Act of 2020, which sets a standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Urge Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency temporary standard to protect all frontline workers from COVID-19 and o Require the Mine Safety and Health Administration to issue, enforce, and train employers and workers in the provisions of an emergency standard to protect coal miners from COVID-19. Support a halt to the consideration of judicial nominations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support funding for the United States Postal Service in the COVID-19 response package. Support the automatic extension of DACA work authorizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS via LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose fossil fuel, coal, uranium and other extractive industry bailouts as well as royalty relief for extractive industries during the COVID-19 crisis Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support legislative efforts to reform, increase, and modernize onshore royalty rates; policies for transparent reporting of the impacts of energy development on public lands; and ending oil and gas leasing in low potential lands Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources, and making them refundable or allowing direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit, and proposals to make them refundable or allow direct pay, at least during the Covid-19 crisis and recovery. Support robust funding for the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019. Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Support amendment which would restore building energy efficiency codes language originally found in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 2137, Portman-Shaheen) to the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) of 2020. Support funding measures in the Interior, Energy and Water, and Transportation and Urban Development appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2021 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Urge lawmakers to oppose policy riders that harm the public in appropriations bills for FY 2021. Urge the DOI and EPA to pause open public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis so the public can engage meaningfully in administrative decisions once the crisis has been contained. Urge DOI to suspend major policy changes, oil and gas lease sales, and public comment periods during the COVID-19 crisis.
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats by advocating for the PAW and FIN Act (H.R. 4348 and S. 2491) and ESA Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations letter Support H.R. 5435, The American Public Lands and Water Climate Solutions Act, which would create a path for public lands to be pollution free and produce net zero emissions Support the passage of the Protecting Americas Wilderness Act, H.R. 2546, which would provide protections for iconic public lands in the state of California Oppose copper mining development in the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose DOIs changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Departments decision to fast track the public comment period despite the pandemic. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Support S. 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act, which will provide full dedicated and permanent funding for LWCF and national park maintenance Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Support H.R. 2579 Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act of 2019 and S. 1386 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2019, to improve hardrock mining and clean up on public lands. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support efforts in the House and Senate to reach a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030.
Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (EPA). Oppose EPA/DOT weakening cleaner cars standards, and Tier 3 test fuel standard. Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Urge EPA to ban the discharge of plastic pellets and other pollutants tied to the chemical industry as part of review of the proposed Formosa ethane cracker complex. Support EPAs strengthening the emissions limits and monitoring requirements from Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing facilities rule. Request that EPA take action to deal with the health threats from trichloroethylene (TCE). Oppose EPA efforts to weaken Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Source Category. Oppose EPAs weakening of lead and copper regulations for drinking water. Request an extension of comment periods for proposed rules regarding regulation of coal combustion residuals. Oppose EPA proposed rules to roll back coal ash protections.
Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, and any related administrative actions. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Katharine MacGregors nomination to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Oppose William Perry Pendleys appointment as Acting Director of the Bureau of Land Management Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Joshua Kindreds nomination to the US District Court for the District of Alaska. Oppose Cory Wilsons nomination to the US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Oppose Andrew Brashers nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Support the Protecting the Right to Organiza (PRO) Act. Oppose Dr. Nancy Becks nomination to be the chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Support COVID-19 disaster recovery legislation that sustainably invests in clean infrastructure, social systems, and manufacturing sectors that protect workers. Urge DHS, DOJ, and DOD to halt all border wall construction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Support the Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2019. Oppose changes to the EPAs proposed rule titled, Modernizing the Administrative Exhaustion Requirement for Permitting Decisions and Streamlining Procedures for Permit Appeals. Oppose changes to implementing regulations and guidance of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). Support H.R. 535, the PFAS Action Act. Request that DOJ, DHS, and DOD halt further construction of the wall at the southern border during the COVID-19 crisis. Oppose EPAs proposed rule to weaken the power of the EPAs Appeals Board. Request that EPA and DOI pause all open public comment periods on active rulemakings and non-rulemaking notices.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS via LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Oppose all ideological anti-environmental policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations package. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which does not include strong environmental and climate protections. Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing the Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Oppose Lee Rudofskys nomination to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Steven Menashis nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Oppose Lawrence VanDykes nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose Katharine MacGregors nomination to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Oppose William Perry Pendleys appointment as Acting Director of the Bureau of Land Management Support inclusion of language in end of year appropriations bills to protect TPS and DED holders beyond 2021. Oppose Aurelia Skipwiths nomination to be director of US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose any new or amended proclamation by President Trump that weakens or removes protections of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument from extractive activities. Support Amendment 514 to S. 1790, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020, which would prohibit the use of national defense funds for the construction of walls along the southern border. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Support H.R. 2579 Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act of 2019 and S. 1386 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2019, to improve hardrock mining and clean up on public lands. Oppose riders that limit work by the USFWS on sage grouse conservation efforts. Support H.R. 1373, the Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act. Support H.R. 2181, the Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act. Support H.R. 823, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Economy Act. Support Section 511 of H.R. 2740, which would prohibit the US Army Corps of Engineers from finalizing the DEIS for the Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Support S.Res.372, a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government should establish a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030.
Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose CEQ rulemaking and revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Support H.R. 2740, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Legislative Branch, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020, which would increase investments to fight climate change and boost clean energy. Support the Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2019. Support Amendments 327, 318, 424, 427, and 487 to H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act. Oppose changes to the EPAs proposed rule titled, Modernizing the Administrative Exhaustion Requirement for Permitting Decisions and Streamlining Procedures for Permit Appeals. Oppose changes to implementing regulations and guidance of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA).
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Support H.R. 205, Protecting and Securing Florida's Coastline Act of 2019, and H.R. 1941, Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act of 2019, which would permanently protect the Atlantic, Pacific and Eastern Gulf from offshore drilling. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support H.R.1146, Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act, which would restore protections for the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit. Support the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019. Oppose the inclusion of the Nuclear Powers America Act, H.R. 2314 and S. 1134, in any tax extenders package. Oppose changes to EPA regulations surrounding methane emission standards. Oppose provisions in appropriations bills that would prioritize consolidated interim storage for nuclear waste.
Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (EPA). Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Support stronger regulation of PFAS by the administration. Support, S. 1790, the 2020 National Defense Authorization Acts provision to end the use of PFAS based foams on military installations by 2023. Urge EPA to withdraw its interpretive statement exempting point source pollution discharges through groundwater to surface water from Clean Water Act (CWA) protections. Urge EPA to disclose 24 studies on Pigment Violet 29 (PV29) under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Oppose H.R. 1764, which would extend the terms of the Clean Water Act permits issued to state and municipal dischargers from five to ten years. Oppose the proposed reclassification of major sources as area sources under section 112 of the Clean Air Act, Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 144 (July 26, 2019). Urge EPA to ban the discharge of plastic pellets and other pollutants tied to the chemical industry as part of review of the proposed Formosa ethane cracker complex.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS via LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Oppose EPAs roll back of the clean car standards. Oppose EPAs repeal of the Clean Power Plan. Comment on the implementation of the Frank Lautenberg for the 21st Century Act (EPA). Oppose changes to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations (NOAA) current regulatory processes. Oppose CEQ rulemaking and revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Oppose EPA proposed rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science. Support H.R. 2740, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Legislative Branch, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2020, which would increase investments to fight climate change and boost clean energy. Urge EPA to ban commercial use of methylene chloride-based paint strippers. Support the Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2019. Support Amendments 327, 318, 424, 427, and 487 to H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act.
Support the Endangered Species Act, which is facing unprecedented threats. Oppose the Interior Departments recommendations regarding rescinding or shrinking national monument protections. Support S. 367 and H.R. 1050, the ANTIQUITIES ACT, which codifies existing, presidentially-designated national monuments. Support the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which encourages bird conservation. Oppose attempts to exempt the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Oppose mineral development authorizations in Minnesotas Superior National Forest during an ongoing study of a proposed mineral withdrawal within the Rainy River watershed. Request extension of comment period for Endangered Species Act rules proposed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. Oppose proposed rulemaking, which would revise the National Park Services protest permitting process regarding demonstrations at the National Mall, Memorial Parks, and Presidents Park. Oppose any new or amended proclamation by President Trump that weakens or removes protections of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument from extractive activities. Support Amendment 514 to S. 1790, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020, which would prohibit the use of national defense funds for the construction of walls along the southern border. Support H.R. 3195 and S. 1081, which provide the Land and Water Conservation Fund with full, permanent, and dedicated funding. Oppose S. 1317, the American Mineral Security Act. Oppose federal funding for the expansion of Shasta Dam in California. Support H.R. 2579 Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act of 2019 and S. 1386 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2019, to improve hardrock mining and clean up on public lands.
Oppose undermining ozone clean air protections (EPA). Oppose the administrations Dirty Water Rule, which would gut Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands and jeopardize our drinking water. Support stronger regulation of PFAS by the administration. Support, S. 1790, the 2020 National Defense Authorization Acts provision to end the use of PFAS based foams on military installations by 2023. Urge EPA to withdraw its interpretive statement exempting point source pollution discharges through groundwater to surface water from Clean Water Act (CWA) protections. Urge EPA to disclose 24 studies on Pigment Violet 29 (PV29) under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Oppose H.R. 1764, which would extend the terms of the Clean Water Act permits issued to state and municipal dischargers from five to ten years. Oppose the proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for perchlorate, 84 Fed. Reg. 30524 (June 26, 2019). Oppose the proposed reclassification of major sources as area sources under section 112 of the Clean Air Act, Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 144 (July 26, 2019). Urge EPA to ban the discharge of plastic pellets and other pollutants tied to the chemical industry as part of review of the proposed Formosa ethane cracker complex.
Oppose all ideological anti-environmental policy riders and support a clean Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations package. Oppose Barry Myerss nomination to be Administrator of NOAA. Oppose the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which does not include strong environmental and worker protections. Support H.R. 1 and S. 949, For the People Act of 2019, which would strengthen voting rights, increase transparency and fairness in our campaign finance system, and improve ethics laws. Support H.R. 4 and S. 561, Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would revise and restore the coverage formula for the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Support H.J.Res.2 and S.J.Res.51, Democracy For All Amendment, which would enact a Constitutional amendment explicitly authorizing Congress and the states to regulate campaign expenditures. Oppose Daniel Bress nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Oppose Daniel Epsteins nomination to the US Court of Federal Claims. Oppose Lee Rudofskys nomination to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. Support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide permanent protections for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders. Support H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would admit the District of Columbia as the 51st state in the Union. Oppose Daniel Jorjanis nomination for Solicitor of the Department of the Interior. Oppose William Barrs nomination to be Attorney General. Oppose Steven Menashis nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Oppose the expansion of new offshore drilling by the Department of the Interior. Oppose attempts to fast-track oil and gas leasing on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support H.R.1146, Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act, which would restore protections for the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oppose legislative efforts to include funding for restarting the licensing process for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. Support lifting the caps on discretionary spending in FY 2020 and FY2021. Support modifying and extending tax credits for clean energy sources. Support the Driving America Forward Act, which would expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credit. Support the Rural Energy for America Program, which invests in renewable energy. Support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019. Support H.R. 1941, the Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act of 2019. Support H.R. 205, the Protecting and Securing Floridas Coastline Act of 2019.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE