SYENSQO USA LLC for SYENSQO USA LLC
What was lobbied
21 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Aerospace AER
H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, including provisions related to government compensation assistance for aviation workers that were subject to furlough or layoff. H.R. 4350 and S. 2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, including provisions related to procurement of aircraft. H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, including provisions related to procurement of aircraft. Fiscal Year 2023, Department of Defense Appropriations, including provisions related to procurement of aircraft.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
| ARIEL HILL-DAVIS | — |
Automotive Industry AUT
S. 1260, U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, including provisions related to priorities, organization and funding of the National Science Foundation. Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model Years 2021-2026 - Passenger cars and Light Trucks, including provisions related to open competition for all materials and support for composites and specialty polymers in automotive applications. Light-duty greenhouse gas regulations for Model Years 2026 and beyond, including provisions related to open competition for all materials and support for composites and specialty polymers in automotive applications. Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023 Departments of Transportation and Energy Appropriations, including funding for DOT crashworthiness studies, DOE Vehicles Technologies Office, DOE Advanced Manufacturing Office and Plastics Innovation Challenge that impact development of lightweight automotive components. H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including provisions related to programs to incentivize clean transportation. S. Con. Res. 14 and H. Res. 601, Congressional budget for U.S. Government for FY2022, including provisions related to programs to incentivize clean transportation.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
| ARIEL HILL-DAVIS | — |
Aviation/Airlines/Airports AVI
H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, including provisions related to government compensation assistance for aviation workers that were subject to furlough or layoff. H.R. 4350 and S. 2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, including provisions related to procurement of aircraft. H.R. 1339 and S. 516, Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act, including provisions related to support the aviation composites supply chain. H.R. 6270, Advanced Aviation Infrastructure Modernization Act, including provisions related to support the aviation composites supply chain. H.R. 8049, American Aerospace Supply Chain Resiliency, Innovation, and Advancement Act, including provisions related to support the aviation composites supply chain. Potential legislation related to support the aviation manufacturing industry including provisions to bolster material suppliers and their workforce.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
| ARIEL HILL-DAVIS | — |
Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills) TAR
H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act, including provisions related to s. 301 exclusion process, renewal of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill and Generalized System of Preferences, and technical corrections to Miscellaneous Tariff Bill. S. 1260, U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, including provisions related to s. 301 exclusion process, renewal of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill and Generalized System of Preferences, and technical corrections to Miscellaneous Tariff Bill. H.R. 4534 and S. 2378, FAIR Transition and Competition Act of 2021, including provisions related to border carbon adjustment tariffs on carbon-intensive imports.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
| ARIEL HILL-DAVIS | — |
Chemicals/Chemical Industry CHM
H.R. 4350 and S. 2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, including provisions related to the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, including related to the regulation of PFAS. Fiscal Year 2023, Departments of Environment and Interior Appropriations, including provisions related to the regulation of PFAS and funding for EPA Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. H.R. 1848, Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's (LIFT) America Act, including provisions related to the establishment of PFAS Infrastructure Grant Program. H.R. 2467, PFAS Action Act, including provisions related to requiring EPA to set national drinking water standards and CERCLA designations for certain PFAS compounds. Potential Senate legislation directing the EPA to regulate PFAS in certain sectors and environmental media. S. 1907, Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021, including provisions related to requiring EPA to enact water quality criteria and effluent limitation guidelines and standards for PFAS. S. 1903, a bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise certain ethylene oxide emissions standards under the Clean Air Act. EPA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Clean Water Act Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Organic Chemicals, Plastics and Synthetic Fibers Point Source Category. EPA's Proposed Rule on TSCA Section 8(a)(7) Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. EPA's New Chemical Review process under TSCA, including the low volume and polymer exemptions from TSCA's pre-manufacture notice requirements. EPA's PFAS Strategic Roadmap: EPA's Commitments to Action 2021-2024, Oct. 18, 2021. EPA's interim updated drinking water health advisories for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) (June 15, 2022). H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including provisions related to excise taxes on chemicals, drinking water state revolving funds to address emerging contaminants, and grants focused on improving material recycling, recovery, management, and reduction. H.R. 7142, PROTECT Act, including provisions related to directing EPA to add PFAS to list of hazardous air pollutants. S. Con. Res. 14 and H. Res. 601, Congressional budget for U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2022, including provisions related to an excise tax on virgin plastic resins. S. 2645, the Rewarding Efforts to Decrease Unrecycled Contaminants in Ecosystems Act, including provisions related to an excise tax on virgin plastic resins. White House Executive Order, Catalyzing America's Clean Energy Economy Through Federal Sustainability, December 8, 2021, including provisions related to the Buy Clean Policy. President's Executive Order on America's Supply Chains, Feb. 24, 2021, including provisions related to high-capacity batteries, critical minerals, and semiconductor manufacturing. U.S. Department of Transportation Request for Information, Americas Supply Chains and the Transportation Industrial Base, September 16, 2021, including provisions related to balanced regulation of chemicals, recognition of essential chemicals, and promoting innovation. U.S. Department of Commerce Request for Information, Incentives, Infrastructure, and Research and Development Needs To Support a Strong Domestic Semiconductor Industry, including provisions related to promoting investment for chemicals necessary for semiconductor manufacturing.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
| ARIEL HILL-DAVIS | — |
Defense DEF
Department of Defense's Defense Production Act Title III program, including funding for projects that support national security and homeland security. H.R. 4350 and S. 2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, including funding for projects that support national security and homeland security, the procurement of aircraft, and encouraging relief and support for the defense industrial base. H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, including funding for projects that support national security and homeland security, the procurement of aircraft, and encouraging relief and support for the defense industrial base. Federal Acquisition Regulation: Amendments to the FAR Buy American Act Requirements, Docket No. FAR-2021-0008, including provisions related to regulatory amendments that would increase the threshold for domestic content requirements.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
| ARIEL HILL-DAVIS | — |
Government Issues GOV
S. 1762, Foreign Agents Disclosure and Registration Enhancement Act, including provisions related to changes to FARA registration requirements and auditing of Lobbying Disclosure Act exemption for foreign agents. H.R. 1 and S. 1, For the People Act, including provisions related to changes to FARA registration requirements and auditing of Lobbying Disclosure Act exemption for foreign agents. President's Executive Order, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, September 9, 2021, including provisions related to vaccination mandates for federal contractors and subcontractors. Department of Justice's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Clarification and Modernization of Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Implementing Regulations, including provisions related to the commercial exemption and the Lobbying Disclosure Act exemption.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
| ARIEL HILL-DAVIS | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
USTR's s. 301 investigation of China and associated tariff actions. H.R. 7665, to direct USTR to extend exclusions of goods of China from additional duties imposed under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, and for other purposes. H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act, including provisions related to s. 301 exclusion process, renewal of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill and Generalized System of Preferences, and technical corrections to Miscellaneous Tariff Bill. S. 1260, U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, including provisions related to s. 301 exclusion process, renewal of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill and Generalized System of Preferences, and technical corrections to Miscellaneous Tariff Bill. President's Executive Order on America's Supply Chains, including provisions related to high-capacity batteries, critical minerals, and semiconductor manufacturing. U.S. Customs and Border Protection's potential policy changes concerning forced labor issues in Asia. U.S. Department of State applications for National Interest Exceptions for travelers subject to restrictions under Presidential Proclamations related to the spread of COVID-19. U.S. Department of Transportation Request for Information, Americas Supply Chains and the Transportation Industrial Base, September 16, 2021, including provisions related to trade agreements and partnerships.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
| ARIEL HILL-DAVIS | — |
Natural Resources NAT
U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management's Non-Energy Solid Leasable Minerals Royalty Rate Reduction Process Rule, including provisions related to reduction of federal royalty rates for companies mining soda ash. H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act, including provisions related to a potential amendment to federal royalty rates for companies mining soda ash. S. 1260, U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, including provisions related to a potential amendment to federal royalty rates for companies mining soda ash. H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, including provisions related to revising the Mining Law of 1872 and changing mining royalty rates. S. Con. Res. 14 and H. Res. 601, Congressional budget for U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2022, including potential provisions that would modify federal mining royalty rates and implement methane emission fees. President's Executive Order on America's Supply Chains, Feb. 24 2021, including provisions related to the critical mineral supply chain and listing process.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
| ARIEL HILL-DAVIS | — |
Railroads RRR
Surface Transportation Board's Final Offer Rate Review (FORR). Surface Transportation Board Request for Comments, First-Mile/Last-Mile Service, September 2, 2021, including provisions related to the need to apply additional metrics and data transparency about rail service. Potential Senate legislation on rail shipper service, including provisions related to improving service, rail service competition, and rate standards. U.S. Department of Transportation Request for Information, Americas Supply Chains and the Transportation Industrial Base, September 16, 2021, including provisions related to modernizing rail infrastructure, and improving rail competition and service.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
| ARIEL HILL-DAVIS | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
S. 2754, American Innovation and Manufacturing Act, including provisions related to the phase out of hydrofluorocarbons. U.S. Department of Energy's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing Funding Opportunity Announcement, DOE FOA-0002678 (May 2, 2022), including provisions related to the production of battery-grade materials.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
| ARIEL HILL-DAVIS | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
EPAs proposal to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act (CERCLA). EPA's interim updated drinking water health advisories for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) (June 15, 2022). H.R. 1512, Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nations (CLEAN) Future Act, including provisions related to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the power, industrial and transportation sectors. H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including provisions related to excise taxes on chemicals. H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, including provisions related to programs designed to incentivize zero emission vehicle technologies and adoption. President's Executive Order, Catalyzing America's Clean Energy Economy Through Federal Sustainability, December 8, 2021, including provisions related zero emission vehicle acquisitions. EPA's Announcement of Preliminary Regulatory Determinations for Contaminants on the Fourth Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List. EPA's proposal to revise the definition of "Waters of the United States", including provisions related to the jurisdictional limits of the Clean Water Act and the definition of "traditionally navigable." Fiscal Year 2023, Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies FY23 Appropriations, including provisions related to the funding for the administration of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA) at the Environmental Protection Agency.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
| ARIEL HILL-DAVIS | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
H.R. 842, Protecting the Right to Organize Act, including provisions related to eliminate state Right to Work laws and allow forced union dues. OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard, COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing, November 5, 2021, including provisions related to vaccination and testing requirements for employers with over 100 employees.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
| ARIEL HILL-DAVIS | — |
Transportation TRA
S. 451, Composite Standards Act of 2021, including provisions related to removing barriers to incorporating more composite materials into U.S. infrastructure. H.R. 4996 and S. 3580, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021, including provisions related to establishing uniform rules for common carriers and marine terminal operators related to demurrage and detention practices. U.S. Department of Transportation Request for Information, Americas Supply Chains and the Transportation Industrial Base, September 16, 2021, including provisions related to modernizing infrastructure and policies to alleviate trucking and maritime shipping bottlenecks.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
| ARIEL HILL-DAVIS | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
S. Con. Res. 14 and H. Res. 601, Congressional budget for U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2022, including provisions related to raising the corporate tax rate and revising Base Erosion and Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provisions and credits, and tax credits for clean transportation. H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including provisions related to an excise tax on chemicals. H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, including provisions related to international tax reforms for multinational corporations, and revising Base Erosion and Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provisions, interest deductions, and Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI). Congressional budget for U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2023, including provisions related to raising the corporate tax rate and revising Base Erosion and Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT) provisions and credits, and tax credits for clean transportation. H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act, including provisions related to international tax reforms for multinational corporations. S. 1260, U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, including provisions related to international tax reforms for multinational corporations.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
| ARIEL HILL-DAVIS | — |
Manufacturing MAN
Building Resilient Supply Chains, Revitalizing American Manufacturing, and Fostering Broad-Based Growth, 100 day reviews under Executive Order 14017, including provisions related to semiconductors, high-capacity batteries and carbon fiber products for the aerospace and defense industries. President's Executive Order, Catalyzing America's Clean Energy Economy Through Federal Sustainability, December 8, 2021, including provisions related to the Buy Clean Policy. President's Executive Order on America's Supply Chains, Feb. 24, 2021, including provisions related to high-capacity batteries, critical minerals, and semiconductor manufacturing. U.S. Department of Commerce Request for Information, Incentives, Infrastructure, and Research and Development Needs To Support a Strong Domestic Semiconductor Industry, including provisions related to promoting investment for chemicals necessary for semiconductor manufacturing.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
| ARIEL HILL-DAVIS | — |
Homeland Security HOM
Pub. L. 71-361, Tariff Act of 1930, including provisions related to the enforcement of Section 307 Forced Labor regulations around Withhold Release Orders by Customs and Border Protection.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
| ARIEL HILL-DAVIS | — |
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries MAR
President's Executive Order, Efforts to Address Bottlenecks at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, October 13, 2021, including provisions related to increasing the operational hours of the port and removing impediments to moving goods through the ports. H.R. 4996 and S. 3580, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021, including provisions related to establishing uniform rules for common carriers and marine terminal operators related to demurrage and detention practices. IMO's Proposal to classify plastic pellets as hazardous, including provisions related to UN shipping requirements, plastic pellets maritime spills, and the maritime hazard classification process.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
| ARIEL HILL-DAVIS | — |
Trucking/Shipping TRU
Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) upcoming negotiations, including provisions related to supply chain delays and port bottlenecks.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
| ARIEL HILL-DAVIS | — |
Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation RES
BLM's public scoping of the "Greater Sage-grouse Land Use Plan Amendments", including provisions related to federal land leases, the Endangered Species Act, and conservation requirements.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
| ARIEL HILL-DAVIS | — |
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Proposed Rule "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors", including provisions related to corporate reporting requirements for Scopes 1-3 emissions.
Foreign entity interest: As a parent entity of Solvay America, Inc., Solvay S.A. has a generalized interest in the issues above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL PHILLIP BLUME | — |
| DAVID CETOLA | — |
| ARIEL HILL-DAVIS | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.