BASF CORPORATION for BASF CORPORATION
What was lobbied
10 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Chemicals/Chemical Industry CHM
S.1194 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act, S. 1189 - Recycling and Infrastructure Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than ban or tax certain products. Implementation of 2016 reforms to Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.4470 - Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023. BASF supports public policies to promote security and safety at chemical plants and across our supply chain. This includes ensuring the CFATS program is reauthorized in a timely manner.
Foreign entity interest: BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, a European entity.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LAURA BERKEY-AMES | — |
| ELIZABETH ODINA | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Implementation of clean energy programs under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (P.L.117-58) and Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169). BASF supports innovation in hydrogen, battery materials, battery storage, and other clean energy areas. Energy Efficiency (no bills) - BASF supports the implementation of energy code updates for use in connection federal housing programs as a means of improving energy efficiency.
Foreign entity interest: BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, a European entity.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH ODINA | — |
Agriculture AGR
2023 Farm Bill (H.R.8467 -- Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024). Among other things, BASF supports the inclusion of language related to mass balance in the new Farm Bill. EPA Pesticide Policies (no bills). BASF supports science-based evaluation and efficient processes for EPA registration of its pesticide products.
Foreign entity interest: BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, a European entity.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LAURA BERKEY-AMES | — |
| JEFFERY S. BLACKWOOD | — |
| ELIZABETH ODINA | — |
Homeland Security HOM
NDAA (H.R. 8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025). FAA Reauthorization (H.R.3935 - Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act). CFATS (H.R.4470 - Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks of 2023). BASF supports public policies to promote security and safety at chemical plants and across our supply chain. This includes ensuring the CFATS program is reauthorized in a timely manner.
Foreign entity interest: BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, a European entity.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LAURA BERKEY-AMES | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Implementation of 2016 reforms to Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner. Plastics: S.1194 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act, S.1189 - Recycling and Infrastructure Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than ban or tax certain products. Risk Management Plan (no bills). BASF supports consistency between proposed amendments to EPAs Risk Management Plan (RMP) and existing security regulations under the jurisdiction of DHS so as to avoid disruptions to safety and environmental programs. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports the development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and to achieve this goal, all innovative recycling technologies need to be utilized.
Foreign entity interest: BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, a European entity.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LAURA BERKEY-AMES | — |
| ELIZABETH ODINA | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
S.542 - CCU Parity Act of 2023. BASF supports parity for carbon utilization under IRC Sec. 45Q. Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169). BASF supports the inclusion of raw materials under the Section 45X incentive and believes that restrictive parameters under the Section 45V incentive may disadvantage certain geographic regions and hydrogen production types. H.R.7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. BASF supports tax law changes that provide immediate R&D expensing, a more flexible standard for interest deductibility, and full expensing of capital equipment purchases. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA - P.L.115-97). BASF supports renewal of various business provisions in the TCJA that are currently scheduled to expire at the end of 2025.
Foreign entity interest: BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, a European entity.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL ANDERSON | — |
| ELIZABETH ODINA | — |
Transportation TRA
Railway Safety Act of 2023 (H.R.1674/S.576). BASF supports rail safety enhancements and encourages Congress to consider needs and impacts to shippers in any related legislative action. FAA Reauthorization (H.R.3935 - Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act). BASF supports public policies to promote security and safety at chemical plants and across our supply chain. Reciprocal switching reform proposal by Surface Transportation Board. BASF supports policies that promote railroad competition, enhance service for shippers, and make the rail sector more attractive and viable to move freight.
Foreign entity interest: BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, a European entity.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL ANDERSON | — |
| LAURA BERKEY-AMES | — |
Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills) TAR
Miscellaneous Tariff Bills (MTBs) (no bills) - BASF supports the temporary reduction or suspension of duties on imports of goods not domestically produced.
Foreign entity interest: BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, a European entity.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL ANDERSON | — |
| JEFFERY S. BLACKWOOD | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
General System of Preferences (GSP) (H.R. 7986 - Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act, H.R. 7967 - To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify provisions relating to withdrawal, suspension, or limitation of country designation under the Generalized System of Preferences, H.R. 8006 - Expedited Review of Products for GSP Act). BASF supports duty-free treatment of products imported from designated developing countries.
Foreign entity interest: BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, a European entity.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL ANDERSON | — |
Defense DEF
NDAA (H.R.8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025). BASF supports public policies to promote security and safety at chemical plants and across our supply chain. This includes ensuring the CFATS program is reauthorized in a timely manner.
Foreign entity interest: BASF Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF SE, a European entity.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LAURA BERKEY-AMES | — |
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