CONSTELLATION ENERGY GROUP for CONSTELLATION ENERGY GROUP
What was lobbied
7 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
Over-the-counter derivatives issues generally, in terms of authorization/implementation of Dodd-Frank Act and FY 2012 budget for the CFTC
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID GILBERT | — |
| CHRIS MATHEY | — |
Transportation TRA
Generally, promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. S 275, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011 Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. HR 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act) S.49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 298, Charging America Forward Act(EV's)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID GILBERT | — |
| CHRIS MATHEY | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
S. 89 and S.164, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011(3% withholding) S. Amendment 212, Repeal of Imposition of Withholding(3% withholding) H.R. 674, To Repeal the Imposition of 3% Withholding(3% withholding)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID GILBERT | — |
| CHRIS MATHEY | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Discussions regarding appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Generally, advocate to maintain full funding for LIHEAP at the $5.1 billion in both the CR and final appropriations bill HR 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 FY 2012 Agriculture, Rural Development Appropriations FY 2012 Energy and Water Development Appropriations FY 2012 Financial Services Appropriations FY 2012 Interior Environment Appropriations Budget of the United States Government, FY 2012, (LIHEAP Funding, CCS Funding, EERE Budget, Electricity Budget)- no number yet H. Amendment 56 to H.R. 1 - to increase the Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding by $390,328,000 H. Amendment 57 to H.R. 1 - to increase funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program by $42,676,000
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID GILBERT | — |
| CHRIS MATHEY | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Discussions regarding Japanese nuclear situation Generally, promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 S 559, Securing Americas Future with Energy & Sustainable Technologies Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production: HR 1084 & S 587, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act H.R. 10, Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011 (as it relates to EPA regulations) H.R. 97, Free Industry Act (to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act); H.R. 153, Ensuring Affordable Energy Act (to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations) S. 228, Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act(to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases) S. 231, EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act(to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act) S. 482, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011(to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act) H.R.909 To expand domestic fossil fuel production, develop more nuclear power, and expand renewable electricity, and for other purposes H.R.1242 To ensure that nuclear power plants can withstand and adequately respond to earthquakes, tsunamis, strong storms, or other events that threaten a major impact Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making Clean energy standard (CES) legislation generally Coal Ash issues generally
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID GILBERT | — |
| CHRIS MATHEY | — |
Homeland Security HOM
S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act H.R. 76, Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act H.R. 174, Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act H. R. 668, SHIELD Act H. R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID GILBERT | — |
| CHRIS MATHEY | — |
Science/Technology SCI
H.R. 607, Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act S. 28, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act Pole Attachment issues with release of the FCC plan
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID GILBERT | — |
| CHRIS MATHEY | — |
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