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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 740 15th Street NW |
Address2 | Suite 700 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2024 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Ashley Morehouse |
Date | 10/19/2024 4:38:29 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to extend the comment deadline for responses to its request for information on DOEs EJ Strategic Plan by 30 days to August 30, 2024.
Requested Information Related to the Department of Energys Environmental
Justice Strategic Plan, 89 Fed. Reg. 51,880 (June 20, 2024).
Encouraged DOE, the Treasury Department, and the White House to support and contribute to a strong standard and sideboards for qualifying for the clean hydrogen tax credit, 45V.
Urged members of the House to vote no on H.R. 7637, Refrigerator Freedom Act and H.R. 7700, Anti-Appliance Efficiency Bills.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Energy - Dept of, Treasury - Dept of, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Shadburn |
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Sara |
Fontes |
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Leah |
Donahey |
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Eliana |
Kosova |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Urged Congress to pass a Farm Bill that protects the climate-smart agricultural investments enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act, including supporting Chairwoman Stabenows proposal, the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act.
Urged Congress to oppose the 2024 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R. 8467) because it failed to build toward a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable food and farm system.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Madeleine |
Foote |
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Matthew |
Davis |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Urged Congress to support the nomination of Shannon A. Estenoz to the position of Deputy Secretary of the Interior.
Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8704, to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to foster enhanced coexistence between ocean users and North Atlantic right whales and other large cetacean species.
Urged Congress to oppose the Ambler Road amendment to S.4638, the National Defense Authorization Act.
Urged the Department of the Interior (DOI) to protect caribou habitat and expand protections for Special Areas in the Western Arctic.
Urged the White House to permanently protect the Blake Plateau.
Urged Congress to oppose the BIOSAFE Act (H.R. 8632).
Urged Congress to oppose H.J. Res. 168, the congressional resolution disapproving of the Council on Environmental Qualitys National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2.
Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 6129, the Studying NEPAs Impact on Projects Act.
Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 9533, the ESA Amendments Act of 2024.
Urged Congress to oppose H.R.9676, to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish National Plastics Recycling Standards, and for other purposes.
Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8790, the Fix Our Forests Act.
Supported efforts to protect Frances Perkins homestead as a national monument.
Supported efforts to designate Sattitla National Monument.
Celebrated the designation of Springfield Race Riot National Monument.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior - Dept of (DOI), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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America |
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Francesca |
Governali |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Urged the EPA to maintain the Clean Water Act veto blocking the Yazoo pumps project.
Urged the EPA to grant California a waiver for the Advanced Clean Fleets Rule (ACF).
Urged National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support the nomination of the Proposed Cashes Ledge National Marine Sanctuary to protect the Cashes Ledge Area.
Urged members of Congress to vote against bills to block tax credits for tailpipe pollution free vehicles, such as H.J. Res. 148. Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Clean Vehicle Credits Under Sections 25E and 30D; Transfer of Credits; Critical Minerals and Battery Components; Foreign Entities of Concern". H.R. 7980, End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024 and H. J. Res. 136, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles.
Urged Congress to oppose H.J. Res. 163, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule.
Urged Congress to oppose H.J.Res. 117, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter" (Rep. Allen)
Urged Congress to oppose H.J.Res.151 the Congressional Review Act to undo EPAs Coal Plant Wastewater Treatment Standards (aka Steam Electric Effluent Limitation Guidelines Rule).
Supported the designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Shadburn |
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America |
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Francesca |
Governali |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Urged Congress to oppose H.R.8790, Fix Our Forests Act.
Urged members of Congress to oppose S. 2228, the Building Chips in America Act.
Urged members of Congress to cosponsor H.R.4916, the CLEAN Energy Act, and H.R.4936, the NOW Act.
Urged members of Congress to oppose, S.4753, Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, and other efforts that undermine NEPA, environmental justice, and serve as giveaways to the fossil fuel industry.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Madeleine |
Foote |
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Matthew |
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Leah |
Donahey |
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America |
Fitzpatrick |
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David |
Shadburn |
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Eliana |
Kosova |
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Francesca |
Governali |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Urged the House Appropriations Committee to oppose cuts to the Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in H.R. 8997, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies (Energy & Water) Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).
Urged the House Appropriations Committee to oppose harmful riders in the FY25 Interior appropriations bill aimed at blocking the implementation of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP) and the EPAs protective limits on methane pollution from new and existing oil and gas sources.
Urged Congress to oppose cuts to the Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in H.R. 8997, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies (Energy & Water) Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).
Urged Congress to oppose LNG rider to the H.R. 8997, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies (Energy & Water) Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).
Urged Congress to oppose Section 513 of H.R. 8997, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies (Energy & Water) Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), that would would undermine salmon recovery and the federal governments treaty and trust obligations to Tribes in the Columbia River Basin.
Urged Congress to oppose anti-environmental amendments to H.R. 8997 FY25 Energy and Water Appropriations bill.
Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8997, FY25 Energy and Water Appropriations bill.
Urged Congress to oppose multiple Anti-Arctic policy riders in H.R. 8998, the Interior Appropriations bill.
Urged Congress to oppose Anti-ESA riders in H.R. 8998 FY25 Interior Appropriations bill.
Urged House Appropriations Committee to oppose the committee markup of H.R. 8998 FY25 Interior Appropriations bill.
Urged Congress to oppose the mining provisions in H.R. 8998 FY25 Interior Appropriations bill.
Urged Congress to oppose anti-environmental amendments to H.R. 8998 FY25 Interior Appropriations bill.
Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8998 FY25 Interior Appropriations bill alongside environmental justice advocates.
Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8998 FY25 Interior Appropriations bill.
Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8773 FY25 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill.
Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 9027 FY25 Agriculture Appropriations bill.
Urged Congress to fully fund President Bidens appropriations requests related to critical election infrastructure.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Urged Congress to oppose, H.R.4790 - Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke Policies Act.
Urged Congress to oppose the H.R.5339, Protecting Americans Investments from Woke Policies Act.
Urged an upgrade to an environmental impact statement (EIS) and the ultimate rejection of a permit for Enbridges proposed reroute in Wisconsin as part of the comment period for the Army Corps Line 5 EA.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Urged Congress to Oppose H.R. 9678 FLASH Act.
Urged Congress to Oppose H.R.9494, the Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025, which would have extended government funding to March 28, 2025 and passed the SAVE Act.
Urged Congress to Oppose H.R.8281, the SAVE Act.
Urged Congress to Support H.R.9244, the NO BAN Act.
Urged Congress to Oppose H.R.5717, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act.
Opposed funding for border wall construction.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Supported H.R.11/S. 1 - Freedom to Vote Act.
Supported H.R. 14/S.4 - John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Supported H.R.51/S.51 - Washington, DC Admission Act.
Supported H.R. 3422/S. 1616 - Judiciary Act.
Supported confirmation of President Bidens judicial nominees.
Supported H.R. 926/S. 359 Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act.
Supported H.R.9108 - Judicial FOIA Expansion Act
Supported HR. 3973/S. 1908 - Judicial Ethics and Anticorruption Act .
Opposed H.R.4563/S.3520 - ACE Act.
Supported Stop H.R. 1507 - Corporate Capture Act.
Urged Biden Administration to ensure agencies fully implement Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting.
Urged Department of Health and Human Services to facilitate voter registration for Medicaid recipients under National Voter Registration Act and Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting.
Supported filibuster reform.
Supported H.R. 9818, the Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act.
Supported the Investigative Integrity Protection Act.
Urged Congress to commit to certifying Electoral Votes and supporting the peaceful transfer of power following the 2024 presidential election.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Supported H.R. 926/S. 359 Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act.
Supported H.R.9108 - Judicial FOIA Expansion Act
Supported HR. 3973/S. 1908 - Judicial Ethics and Anticorruption Act .
Opposed H.R.4563/S.3520 - ACE Act.
Supported oversight action in response to ethical concerns at the United States Supreme Court.
Supported Stop H.R. 1507 - Corporate Capture Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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America |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Urged the Department of Treasury to propose rules on the tech-neutral Clean Energy Tax Credits that does not include dirty biomass power plants and other emissions-heavy sources.
Urged the Department of Treasury to use IRAs Energy Community and Domestic Content Bonus Credits for offshore wind.
Urged the Department of Treasury to update and provide additional guidance on 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property tax credit.
Urged Congress to Oppose H.R. 8314, the No Foreign Election Interference Act, an overbroad bill that would create chilling effects on First Amendment activities without effectively preventing foreign interference in elections.
Urged Congress to Oppose H.R. 6408, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations, which would allow political appointees to baselessly accuse civil society organizations of supporting terrorism and revoke tax-exempt status without due process, an easily abusable power that chills First Amendment activities.
Urged Congress to Oppose H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, which includes the text of H.R. 6408 and thus would allow political appointees to baselessly accuse civil society organizations of supporting terrorism and revoke tax-exempt status without due process, an easily abusable power that chills First Amendment activities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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