1st Quarter - Report

NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION for NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION

Firm
Client
Income
—
Expenses
$150,000
Expense method
A: Lobbying Disclosure Act definitions

What was lobbied

10 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 the Congressional Review Act regarding gas-powered water heaters (H.J. Res. 20 and S.J. Res. 4). Advocated for funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and staffing at the agency level for smooth administration of the program. Advocated for reform to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (Public Law 94-163). Met with OMB on DOE Process Rule. Discussed Consumer Furnace Rule.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MICHAEL KISTLER BAKER —
STEVEN DYKE New —
KATE GAZIANO —
LAUREN MEDLIN New —
BENJAMIN NUSSDORF —

Contacted: Energy, Dept of; Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); SENATE; Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Justice, Dept of (DOJ)

Bills named: H.J.Res. 20 (119th), S.J.Res. 4 (119th)

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).

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MICHAEL KISTLER BAKER —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 5376 (119th), H.R. 1347 (119th), H.R. 2448 (119th)

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). Discussed concerns about Process Safety Management with officials. Discussed Transit Buses with the Federal Transit Administration. Participated in Surface Transportation Boards Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MICHAEL KISTLER BAKER —
STEVEN DYKE —
KATE GAZIANO —
LAUREN MEDLIN —
BENJAMIN NUSSDORF —

Contacted: Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA); Surface Transportation Board (STB); Federal Transit Administration (FTA); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Bills named: S. 576 (119th), H.R. 3684 (119th), H.R. 1674 (119th)

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 Data Center Propane Power Generation Continuation of funding and flexibility for LIHEAP.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MICHAEL KISTLER BAKER —
STEVEN DYKE —
LAUREN MEDLIN —
BENJAMIN NUSSDORF —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Energy, Dept of

Defense DEF

NDAA- expand the use of propane at domestic installations.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MICHAEL KISTLER BAKER —
LAUREN MEDLIN —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Agriculture AGR

Farm Bill - incentivizing the storage of propane at agricultural facilities (H.R. 1302).

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MICHAEL KISTLER BAKER —
LAUREN MEDLIN —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 1302 (119th)

Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP

Discussed concerns about stamping and readability on propane cylinders with hazardous materials leadership among staff. Met with PHMSA on off-road tanks.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
KATE GAZIANO —
BENJAMIN NUSSDORF —

Contacted: Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Environment/Superfund ENV

Discussed renewable propane use under the RFS program with EPA officials. Discussed Propane School Bus Grants with EPA. Discussed Risk Management Program with EPA.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MICHAEL KISTLER BAKER —
KATE GAZIANO —
BENJAMIN NUSSDORF —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

Worked with the State and Commerce Departments on Propane Exports.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
BENJAMIN NUSSDORF —

Contacted: State, Dept of (DOS)

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

Discussed Process Safety Management with OSHA Officials.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
BENJAMIN NUSSDORF —

Contacted: Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

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.