PROGRESS ENERGY, INC. for PROGRESS ENERGY INC
What was lobbied
8 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Energy/Nuclear ENG
S 1751 Fiscal 2008 Energy-Water Appropriations - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. S 2076 A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to require the President to designate certain geographical areas as national renewable energy zones, and for other purposes. S 2251 A bill to provide for the safe development of a repository at the Yucca Mountain site in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes. S 2531 A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise the antidumping duties and countervailing duties relating to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes. S 2730 A bill to facilitate the participation of private capital and skills in the strategic, economic, and environmental development of a diverse portfolio of clean energy and energy efficiency technologies within the United States, to facilitate the commercialization and market penetration of the technologies, and for other purposes. S 3186 Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act. Makes appropriations for FY2008 for payments under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (LIHEAP Program). S 3215 A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to enter into cooperative agreements with private entities to share the cost of obtaining construction and operating licenses for certain types of recycling facilities. S 3233 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act. A bill to promote development of a 21st century energy system to increase United States competitiveness in the world energy technology marketplace, and for other purposes. S 3661 A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish a United States Nuclear Fuel Management Corporation, and for other purposes. HR 6 Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the National (CLEAN Energy) Act of 2007 - An act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, and for other purposes. HR 2641 Fiscal 2008 Energy-Water Appropriations - Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. HR 2642 Supplemental Appropriations bill, including nuclear provisions. HR 3358 - Renewing Our Commitment to Safe and Clean Power Act. A bill to enhance the management and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste and to ensure the expansion of clean nuclear power in the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance our domestic energy security. HR 4059 To promote electric transmission construction in rural areas with significant renewable energy potential, and for other purposes. HR 4929 To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that the antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes. HR 5437 To promote alternative and renewable fuels, domestic energy production, conservation, and efficiency, to increase American energy independence, and for other purposes. HR 6401 Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act. To spur rapid and sustainable growth in renewable eletricity generation in the United States through priority interconnection, renewable energy payments, and for other purposes. HR6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act. To advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies while building a bridge to the future through expanded access to Federal oil and natural gas resources, revising the relationship between the oil and gas industry and the consumers who own those resources and deserve a fair return from the development of publicly owned oil and gas, ending tax subsidies for large oil and gas companies, and facilitating energy efficiencies in the building, housing, and transportation sectors, and for other purposes. HR 7018 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act. A bill to promote development of a 21st century energy system to increase United States competitiveness in the world energy technology marketplace, and for other purposes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| VINCENT DOLAN | — |
| MICHAEL B SEWELL | Served as Legislative Director for Rep. Clay Shaw |
| ASHLEY W TURTON | Served as Chief of Staff for Rep. Rosa DeLauro |
Utilities UTI
HR 5658 Fiscal Year 2009 Defense Authorization (electricity provisions)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| VINCENT DOLAN | — |
| MICHAEL B SEWELL | Served as Legislative Director for Rep. Clay Shaw |
| ASHLEY W TURTON | Served as Chief of Staff for Rep. Rosa DeLauro |
Transportation TRA
S 772 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 772 The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act - A bill to amend the federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 953 Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007 - A bill to amend Title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes. S 1125 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. S 1789 Fiscal 2008 Transportation-HUD Appropriations - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 - To amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. HR 2116 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity. HR 2125 Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007 - To amend Title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes. HR 3084 Fiscal 2009 Transportation-HUD Appropriations - Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| VINCENT DOLAN | — |
| MICHAEL B SEWELL | Served as Legislative Director for Rep. Clay Shaw |
| ASHLEY W TURTON | Served as Chief of Staff for Rep. Rosa DeLauro |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
S 1179 Superfund Equity and Megasite Remediation Act of 2007 - A bill to amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986. S 502 To make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent. S 1322 Employee Stock Ownership Plan Promotion and Improvement Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the operation of employee stock ownership plans, and for other purposes. S 1617 To provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles. S 1753 Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes. S 2886 Alternative Minimum Tax and Tax Extenders Relief Act of 2008. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend expiring provisions relating to the alternative minimum tax, individual and business taxpayers, energy conservation, and tax administration. S 3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008. HR 197 To amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources. HR 1997 To amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property. HR 2148 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 15-year recovery period for property used in the transmission or distribution of electricity for sale. HR 2206 Fiscal 2007 Second Emergency Iraq/Hurricane Supplemental Appropriations - Making emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 20, 2007, and for other purposes. HR 2305 Energy Conservation Through "Smart Meters" Act of 2007 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a five-year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices. HR 2313 To make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent. HR 2776 - Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. HR 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act, an act to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes. HR 3876 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the deductibility of excessive rates of executive compensation. HR 4839 Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2007. HR 5101 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to accelerate the phase-in of the deduction for domestic production activities. HR 5169 The Grow American Investment Now Jobs Act of 2008 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce marginal income tax rates on corporations. HR 5351 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. HR 6049 - Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| VINCENT DOLAN | — |
| MICHAEL B SEWELL | Served as Legislative Director for Rep. Clay Shaw |
| ASHLEY W TURTON | Served as Chief of Staff for Rep. Rosa DeLauro |
Government Issues GOV
S 1 Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007 - A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| VINCENT DOLAN | — |
| MICHAEL B SEWELL | Served as Legislative Director for Rep. Clay Shaw |
| ASHLEY W TURTON | Served as Chief of Staff for Rep. Rosa DeLauro |
Homeland Security HOM
HR 6831 Copper Theft Prevention Act HR 5533 Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008. To revise and extend the chemical-facility security program under Public Law 109-295, and for other purposes. HR 5577 Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008. To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other purposes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| VINCENT DOLAN | — |
| MICHAEL B SEWELL | Served as Legislative Director for Rep. Clay Shaw |
| ASHLEY W TURTON | Served as Chief of Staff or Rep. Rosa DeLauro |
Science/Technology SCI
HR 6258 Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| VINCENT DOLAN | — |
| MICHAEL B SEWELL | Served as Legislative Director for Rep. Clay Shaw |
| ASHLEY W TURTON | Served as Chief of Staff for Rep. Rosa DeLauro |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
S 280 Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 - a bill to provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. S 317 Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to regulate the emission of greenhouse gases from electric utilities. S 1115 Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007 - A bill to promote the efficient use of oil, natural gas, and electricity, reduce oil consumption, and heighten energy efficiency standards. S 1168 Clean Air/Climate Change Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a regulatory program for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, mercury, and carbon dioxide emissions from the electric generating sector. S 1177 Clean Air Planning Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector. S 1766 Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 - A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of energy, and for other purposes. S 1870 The Clean Water Restoration Act S 1874 A bill to provide for efficient containment and management of climate change costs. S 2076 Clean Renewable Energy and Development Act - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to require the president to designate certain geographical areas as national renewable energy zones. S 2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007 - A bill to direct the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. S 3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007 - A bill to direct the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases. S 3469 A bill to provide that the Clean Air Interstate Rule shall remain in full force and effect. Boxer Substitute Amendment (SA 4825) HR 6 Clean Energy Act of 2007 - To move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers, to increase the efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options. HR 620 Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 - A bill to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradable allowances that will limit greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, reduce dependence upon foreign oil and ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances. HR 969 To amend Title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities, and for other purposes. HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007 - To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the climate. HR 1945 Energy for Our Future Act - To improve the energy efficiency of the United States. HR 2421 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the United States over waters of the United States. HR 6258 To accelerate the development and early deployment of systems for the capture and storage of carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel electric generation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| VINCENT DOLAN | — |
| MICHAEL B SEWELL | Served as Legislative Director for Rep. Clay Shaw |
| ASHLEY W TURTON | Served as Chief of Staff for Rep. Rosa DeLauro |
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