NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION for NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Energy Choice Act, advocated for consumer choice in energy; Supported Congressional Review Act regarding gas-powered water heaters (H.J. Res. 20 and S.J. Res. 4).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL KISTLER BAKER | — |
| RHETT LEE JOHNSON New | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Seeking Renewal/extension of tax credit provisions related to alternative fuel and alternative fuel infrastructure within the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R.5376)/ (Public Law 117-169); H.R. 2448 - Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2023.; H.R. 1347, the American Investment in Manufacturing and Main Street (AIMM) Act, reform of IRC Section 163(j).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL KISTLER BAKER | — |
| RHETT LEE JOHNSON New | — |
Transportation TRA
Advocated for rollback of implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and other proposed tariffs; Implementation of relevant propane-eligible provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)/ (PL-117-58); Propose a special exemption from certain Hours of Service Requirements for propane industry drivers; advocating for changes to Hours of Service rulemaking, Rail Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) (H.R. 1674).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL KISTLER BAKER | — |
| KATE GAZIANO | — |
| RHETT LEE JOHNSON New | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Appropriations requests for combined heat & power technology; Appropriations requests for renewable propane; Dept. of Energy on research and development for propane; Appropriations request for reform of GREET model and AFLEET tool. Continuation of funding and flexibility for LIHEAP;
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL KISTLER BAKER | — |
| RHETT LEE JOHNSON New | — |
Homeland Security HOM
Discussed FEMA Floodplain guidance with agency officials.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL KISTLER BAKER | — |
Defense DEF
NDAA- expand the use of propane at domestic installations.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL KISTLER BAKER | — |
| RHETT LEE JOHNSON New | — |
| BENJAMIN NUSSDORF | — |
Agriculture AGR
Farm Bill - incentivizing the storage of propane at agriculture facilities (H.R. 1302).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL KISTLER BAKER | — |
| RHETT LEE JOHNSON New | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Discussed concerns about stamping and readability on propane cylinders with hazardous materials leadership at staff.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATE GAZIANO | — |
| BENJAMIN NUSSDORF | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Discussed renewable propane use under RFS program with EPA officials. Discussed problems with models in the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program relating to propane.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATE GAZIANO | — |
| BENJAMIN NUSSDORF | — |
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