VNF SOLUTIONS, LLC for DRAX GROUP
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Agriculture AGR
Legislation related to bioenergy with carbon capture and storage. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). 2024 Farm Bill reauthorization for policies in support of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage projects, as well as streamlining the implementation of long-term timber sales and stewardship contracts with the U.S. Forest Service to establish a reliable supply of forest biomass.
Foreign entity interest: Drax Group is a U.K.-based energy company.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SHANNON ANGIELSKI | — |
| KYLE DANISH | — |
| CARLOS FLORES | Legal Intern, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry (2022); Legislative Intern, U.S. Representative Roger Marshall (2018); Legislative Intern, U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (2018) |
| TANNER A JOHNSON | — |
| GRANT KERR | Legislative Director, Office of Rep. Norma Torres (2015-2017); Senior Legislative Assistant, Office of Rep. Ron Barber (2013-2014); Legislative Aide, Office of Senator Charles Schumer (2009-2013). |
| MARY LANDRIEU | U.S. Senator (1997-2015) |
| MICHAEL PLATNER | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Legislation related to bioenergy with carbon capture and storage. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). 2024 Farm Bill reauthorization for policies in support of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage projects, as well as streamlining the implementation of long-term timber sales and stewardship contracts with the U.S. Forest Service to establish a reliable supply of forest biomass.
Foreign entity interest: Drax Group is a U.K.-based energy company.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SHANNON ANGIELSKI | — |
| KYLE DANISH | — |
| CARLOS FLORES New | Legal Intern, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry (2022); Legislative Intern, U.S. Representative Roger Marshall (2018); Legislative Intern, U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (2018) |
| TANNER A JOHNSON | — |
| GRANT KERR | Legislative Director, Office of Rep. Norma Torres (2015-2017); Senior Legislative Assistant, Office of Rep. Ron Barber (2013-2014); Legislative Aide, Office of Senator Charles Schumer (2009-2013). |
| MARY LANDRIEU | U.S. Senator (1997-2015) |
| MICHAEL PLATNER | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Legislation related to bioenergy with carbon capture and storage. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). 2024 Farm Bill reauthorization for policies in support of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage projects, as well as streamlining the implementation of long-term timber sales and stewardship contracts with the U.S. Forest Service to establish a reliable supply of forest biomass.
Foreign entity interest: Drax Group is a U.K.-based energy company.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SHANNON ANGIELSKI | — |
| KYLE DANISH | — |
| CARLOS FLORES New | Legal Intern, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry (2022); Legislative Intern, U.S. Representative Roger Marshall (2018); Legislative Intern, U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (2018) |
| TANNER A JOHNSON | — |
| GRANT KERR | Legislative Director, Office of Rep. Norma Torres (2015-2017); Senior Legislative Assistant, Office of Rep. Ron Barber (2013-2014); Legislative Aide, Office of Senator Charles Schumer (2009-2013). |
| MARY LANDRIEU | U.S. Senator (1997-2015) |
| MICHAEL PLATNER | — |
Natural Resources NAT
Legislation related to bioenergy with carbon capture and storage. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). 2024 Farm Bill reauthorization for policies in support of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage projects, as well as streamlining the implementation of long-term timber sales and stewardship contracts with the U.S. Forest Service to establish a reliable supply of forest biomass. Legislation pertaining to wildfire mitigation.
Foreign entity interest: Drax Group is a U.K.-based energy company.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SHANNON ANGIELSKI | — |
| KYLE DANISH | — |
| CARLOS FLORES New | Legal Intern, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry (2022); Legislative Intern, U.S. Representative Roger Marshall (2018); Legislative Intern, U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (2018) |
| TANNER A JOHNSON | — |
| GRANT KERR | Legislative Director, Office of Rep. Norma Torres (2015-2017); Senior Legislative Assistant, Office of Rep. Ron Barber (2013-2014); Legislative Aide, Office of Senator Charles Schumer (2009-2013). |
| MARY LANDRIEU | U.S. Senator (1997-2015) |
| MICHAEL PLATNER | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
45Q Amendment in HR 5376, Build Back Better Act. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
Foreign entity interest: Drax Group is a U.K.-based energy company.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SHANNON ANGIELSKI | — |
| KYLE DANISH | — |
| MARY LANDRIEU | U.S. Senator (1997-2015) |
| MICHAEL PLATNER | — |
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.