CELANESE CORPORATION for CELANESE CORPORATION
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Transportation TRA
Issues related to rail safety: The Rail Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576 & H.R. 1674); Reducing Accidents in Locomotives Act (RAIL Act) (H.R. 1633); Railway Accountability Act (S. 1044); and Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act (S. 844). Surface Transportation Board NPRM on Reciprocal Switching for Inadequate Service, Docket No. EP 711 (Sub-No. 2), which focuses on providing rail customers with access to reciprocal switching as a remedy for poor service. Reliable Rail Service Act (S. 2071), To amend section 11101 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that rail carriers provide transportation or service in a manner that fulfills the shipper's reasonable service requirements. Issues related to Railroad/Shipper Liability. Prioritization of Colorado River Army Corps Dredging in Bay City, TX.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEPHANIE DAIGLE | — |
| PHILLIP WILLIAM FORDHAM | — |
Science/Technology SCI
Issues related to EPA IRIS program and Implementation of Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, Public Law: 114-182; N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP), Regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA-HQ-OPPT-2019-0236; Formaldehyde, Regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0613; Asbestos, Regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0736; Methylene Chloride, Regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0742; Supply Chain Impacts. Provisions in the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 (H.R. 8998); Section 493, None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to develop, finalize, issue, or use assessments under the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). No IRIS Act of 2024 (S. 3724 & H.R. 7284).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEPHANIE DAIGLE | — |
| PHILLIP WILLIAM FORDHAM | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act (H.R. 8398); trade issues related to the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB). Legislation Related to Drug Precursors, Supply Chain Impacts (No Bill Number). Section 30D (Clean Vehicle Tax Credit); Supply Chain Impacts on Domestic Manufacturing. China Section 301; Tariff Actions and Related Topics.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEPHANIE DAIGLE | — |
| PHILLIP WILLIAM FORDHAM | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Public Law No 117-169: The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; Corporate taxes and incentives. Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024); R&D Expensing; 163 (j); and Accelerated Depreciation. Chemical Tax Repeal Act (S. 1195 & H.R. 6454), a bill to repeal the excise taxes on certain taxable chemicals and imported substances. 45X Guidance (Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit); Direct Battery Grade Precursor Definition. Discussion of Product/Manufacturing Essential for Lithium-ion Battery Separators, Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene; Investment tax credits such as 48C (qualifying advanced energy project credit). Potential Pay-fors Next Congress: 163 (n), corporate tax rate. OECD Pillar 2 Guidance; integrity rule and related benefits rule. 45Q Carbon Tax Credit for Sequestration; highlighting benefits for industry investment.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEPHANIE DAIGLE | — |
| PHILLIP WILLIAM FORDHAM | — |
Chemicals/Chemical Industry CHM
Issues related to Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Reauthorization, including Protecting and Securing Chemicals Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023 (H.R. 4470). Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (H.R. 8070); Amendment Number 594, this amendment would reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program for a two year period. National Defense Authorization Act for 2025 (S. 4638); Amendment Number 2502, To Extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terroism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEPHANIE DAIGLE | — |
| PHILLIP WILLIAM FORDHAM | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R. 8467); language related to USDA BioPreferred Program and Mass Balance. United Nations Environment Program Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution (No bill number).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEPHANIE DAIGLE | — |
| PHILLIP WILLIAM FORDHAM | — |
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.