SOUTHERN COMPANY for SOUTHERN COMPANY
What was lobbied
11 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
Climate change issues, generally; Environmental regulation, generally (Effluent Limitations Guidelines; Good Neighbor Ozone Transport; CAA Sec. 111 rulemaking)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JUSTIN FOLSOM | Legislative Director, Senator Jon Tester (MT) |
| SARAH KATHERINE GAINER | Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
| EMILY GERHARDT | — |
| BRIAN GREEN | — |
| MELISSA H HORTON | — |
| HAROLD ADAM LAWRENCE | Counsel, U.S. Senator John Breaux (LA) |
| DANIEL STEPHEN MURRAY | Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
| MICHAEL J RIITH | Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette (OH) |
| WILLIE E. (J.R.) ROBINSON | — |
| ALISON HOWELL STEINEKER | — |
| STEPHEN J STIGLETS | — |
| JEANNE H WOLAK | Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chatman (TX) |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
DOE Distribution Transformer Rule; Energy efficiency, generally; Grid enhancing technologies, generally; Issues related to FERCs transmission planning and cost allocation rule (Order 1920); Issues related to FERCs regional transmission organizations, generally; Issues related to deregulation, generally; DOE Loan Program Office issues, generally (1706); Issues related to transmission legislation, generally; Issues related to grid enhancing technologies, generally; Issues related to Natural gas infrastructure development, generally; Issues related to Energy infrastructure development, generally; Issues related to FERC nominations, generally; Issues related to S.2651, the SITE Act; Issues related to Building American Energy Security Act of 2023; Issues related to regional transmission organizations, generally; Issues related to deregulation generally; Issues related to interconnection, generally; Issues related to DOE Loan Program Office, generally; Issues related to wildfires, generally; H.R. 7624, Advancing Grid-Enhancing Technologies Act of 2024; H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act of 2017; H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments of 2025; S.1449 RESTART Act; Issues related to HR 1, generally; Issues related to NEPA and permitting reform, generally; Issues related to Yucca Mountain used fuel repository; Issues related to used fuel management; Issues related to consent-based siting generally; Issues related to AP1000 technology generally; Issues related to Accident Tolerant Fuel program; Issues related to advanced nuclear technology; Issues related to DOE Advanced Reactor Development Program, generally; Issues related to small modular reactors (SMRs) in general; Issues related to natural gas appliances; Issues related to DOE energy efficiency standards for electric distribution transformers; DOE new nuclear R&D programs, generally; NRC fee issues, generally; Issues related to NRC nominees in general; Issues related to the NRC decision on Subsequent License Renewal; Issues related to Subsequent License Renewal, generally; Issues related to nuclear uprates, generally; Issues related to nuclear fuels; Issues related to HAELU fuel; Issues related to distribution transformers, generally; Issues related to Transmission legislation, generally; Issues related to Energy infrastructure development, generally; Issues related to permitting reform, generally; Issues related to new nuclear risk mitigation, generally; The ADVANCE Act, P.L. 118-67; National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines; The SPEED and Reliability Act, generally; The BIG WIRES Act, generally H.R.3843 - Baseload Reliability Protection Act H.R.6633 - High-Capacity Grid Act H.R.6336 - Fair Allocation of Interstate Rates Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JUSTIN FOLSOM | Legislative Director, Sen. Jon Tester (MT) |
| SARAH KATHERINE GAINER | Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
| EMILY GERHARDT | — |
| BRIAN GREEN | — |
| MELISSA H HORTON | — |
| HAROLD ADAM LAWRENCE | Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
| DANIEL STEPHEN MURRAY | Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
| MICHAEL J RIITH | Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette (OH) |
| WILLIE E. (J.R.) ROBINSON | — |
| ALISON HOWELL STEINEKER | — |
| STEPHEN J STIGLETS | — |
| JEANNE H WOLAK | Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
Commodities (big ticket) CDT
None.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JUSTIN FOLSOM | Legislative Director, Sen. Jon Tester (MT) |
| SARAH KATHERINE GAINER | Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
| EMILY GERHARDT | — |
| BRIAN GREEN | — |
| MELISSA H HORTON | — |
| HAROLD ADAM LAWRENCE | Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
| DANIEL STEPHEN MURRAY | Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
| MICHAEL J RIITH | Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep Steven LaTourette (OH) |
| WILLIE E. (J.R.) ROBINSON | — |
| ALISON HOWELL STEINEKER | — |
| STEPHEN J STIGLETS | — |
| JEANNE H WOLAK | Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Budget reconciliation, generally; Energy R&D funding; Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding; H.R. 4553, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Act, 2026, generally; Issues related to the Department of Government Efficiency, generally;
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JUSTIN FOLSOM | Legislative Director, Sen. Jon Tester (MT) |
| SARAH KATHERINE GAINER | Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
| EMILY GERHARDT | — |
| BRIAN GREEN | — |
| MELISSA H HORTON | — |
| HAROLD ADAM LAWRENCE | Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
| DANIEL STEPHEN MURRAY | Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
| MICHAEL J RIITH | Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette |
| WILLIE E. (J.R.) ROBINSON | — |
| ALISON HOWELL STEINEKER | — |
| STEPHEN J STIGLETS | — |
| JEANNE H WOLAK | Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Climate change issues, generally; Environmental regulation, generally; Clean Water Act, generally; Nationwide Permit Program, generally (Clean Water Act Section 404); NEPA Phase II Proposed Rule and NEPA issues, generally; ESA regulations, generally; Issues related to wildfires, generally;
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JUSTIN FOLSOM | Legislative Director, Sen. Jon Tester (MT) |
| SARAH KATHERINE GAINER | Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
| EMILY GERHARDT | — |
| BRIAN GREEN | — |
| MELISSA H HORTON | — |
| HAROLD ADAM LAWRENCE | Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
| DANIEL STEPHEN MURRAY | Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
| MICHAEL J RIITH | Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette |
| WILLIE E. (J.R.) ROBINSON | — |
| ALISON HOWELL STEINEKER | — |
| STEPHEN J STIGLETS | — |
| JEANNE H WOLAK | Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
One Big Beautiful Bill Act implementation, generally; S.3605/H.R.7450 - Disaster Zone and Energy Affordability Act;
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JUSTIN FOLSOM | Legislative Director, Sen. Jon Tester (MT) |
| SARAH KATHERINE GAINER | Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
| EMILY GERHARDT | — |
| BRIAN GREEN | — |
| MELISSA H HORTON | — |
| HAROLD ADAM LAWRENCE | Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux |
| DANIEL STEPHEN MURRAY | Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
| MICHAEL J RIITH | Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep Steven LaTourette |
| WILLIE E. (J.R.) ROBINSON | — |
| ALISON HOWELL STEINEKER | — |
| STEPHEN J STIGLETS | — |
| JEANNE H WOLAK | Legislative Director, U.S. Rep Jim Chapman (TX) |
Utilities UTI
None.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JUSTIN FOLSOM | Legislative Director, Sen. Jon Tester (MT) |
| SARAH KATHERINE GAINER | Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
| EMILY GERHARDT | — |
| BRIAN GREEN | — |
| MELISSA H HORTON | — |
| HAROLD ADAM LAWRENCE | Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
| DANIEL STEPHEN MURRAY | Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
| MICHAEL J RIITH | Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette |
| WILLIE E. (J.R.) ROBINSON | — |
| ALISON HOWELL STEINEKER | — |
| STEPHEN J STIGLETS | — |
| JEANNE H WOLAK | Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
Transportation TRA
Drone/UAV issues, generally; Issues related to EV infrastructure, generally;
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JUSTIN FOLSOM | Legislative Director, Sen. Jon Tester (MT) |
| SARAH KATHERINE GAINER | Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
| EMILY GERHARDT | — |
| BRIAN GREEN | — |
| MELISSA H HORTON | — |
| HAROLD ADAM LAWRENCE | Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
| DANIEL STEPHEN MURRAY | Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
| MICHAEL J RIITH | Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette |
| WILLIE E. (J.R.) ROBINSON | — |
| ALISON HOWELL STEINEKER | — |
| STEPHEN J STIGLETS | — |
| JEANNE H WOLAK | Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
Homeland Security HOM
None.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JUSTIN FOLSOM | Legislative Director, Sen. Jon Tester (MT) |
| SARAH KATHERINE GAINER | Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
| EMILY GERHARDT | — |
| BRIAN GREEN | — |
| MELISSA H HORTON | — |
| HAROLD ADAM LAWRENCE | Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
| DANIEL STEPHEN MURRAY | Senior Policy Adviser, U.S. Sen. James E Risch (ID) |
| MICHAEL J RIITH | Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette (OH) |
| WILLIE E. (J.R.) ROBINSON | — |
| ALISON HOWELL STEINEKER | — |
| STEPHEN J STIGLETS | — |
| JEANNE H WOLAK | Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
Telecommunications TEC
Middle-mile broadband infrastructure issues, generally; Spectrum issues, generally, including the FCC's 6 GHz spectrum proposal and Cruz-Thune spectrum pipeline bill; Pole attachment issues, generally;
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JUSTIN FOLSOM | Legislative Director, Sen. Jon Tester (MT) |
| SARAH KATHERINE GAINER | Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
| EMILY GERHARDT | — |
| BRIAN GREEN | — |
| MELISSA H HORTON | — |
| HAROLD ADAM LAWRENCE | Counsel, U.S. Sen. John Breaux (LA) |
| DANIEL STEPHEN MURRAY | Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Sen. James Risch (ID) |
| MICHAEL J RIITH | Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette (OH) |
| WILLIE E. (J.R.) ROBINSON | — |
| ALISON HOWELL STEINEKER | — |
| STEPHEN J STIGLETS | — |
| JEANNE H WOLAK | Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
Small Business SMB
None.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JUSTIN FOLSOM | Legislative Director, Sen. Jon Tester (MT) |
| SARAH KATHERINE GAINER | Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (OH) |
| EMILY GERHARDT | — |
| BRIAN GREEN | — |
| MELISSA H HORTON | — |
| HAROLD ADAM LAWRENCE | Counsel, U.S. Senator John Breaux (LA) |
| DANIEL STEPHEN MURRAY | Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Sen. James E. Risch (ID) |
| MICHAEL J RIITH | Dep. Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette (OH) |
| WILLIE E. (J.R.) ROBINSON | — |
| ALISON HOWELL STEINEKER | — |
| STEPHEN J STIGLETS | — |
| JEANNE H WOLAK | Legislative Director, U.S. Rep. Jim Chapman (TX) |
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