1st Quarter - Report

AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY for AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY

Firm
Client
Income
—
Expenses
$460,000
Expense method
A: Lobbying Disclosure Act definitions

What was lobbied

24 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.

Agriculture AGR

H.R. 3746: Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 - provisions related to Conservation, Supplemental Nutrition program, and Forestry Title. S. 3122: Don't Develop Obstructive Infrastructure on our Terrain Act - provisions related to require state consent for certain covered projects on Federal land.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MATTHEW KEENAN —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: S. 3122 (118th), H.R. 3746 (118th)

Banking BAN

H.R. 2799: Expanding Access to Capital Act of 2023 - provisions relating to ESG in retirement funds, and and ways to combat the SEC's climate governance ruling. Issues related to increase bank holdings. Issues related to ESG and the SEC's overreach with their climate governance rule. Issues related to Basel III implementation and growing bipartisan opposition to the newest rule as it will first effect minority serving institutions. Issues related to the misuse of the Defense Production Act.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MEGAN BAILEY —
THOMAS FLETCHER —
ANDREW JOSEPH KORST —
KELLY EVELYN ELIZABETH MERKEL —
MATTHEW SILVER —
HELDER TOSTE —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 2799 (118th)

Budget/Appropriations BUD

H.R. 2872: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act of 2024 - provisions related to a potential vehicle for the continuing resolution. H.R. 6953: Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2024 - provisions related to budget processes/items, housing tax carveouts, and automatic appropriations. H.R. 7024: Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act - provisions related to child tax credit, and tax cuts. H.R. 2799: Expanding Access to Capital Act of 2023 - provisions related to securing floor time for bill debate and consideration. Issues related to delayed releases of President's Budget and how the SUBMIT IT Act would improve consistency and accountability. Issues related to the introduction of the Business Cycle Balanced Budget Amendment. H.R. 5696 Prevent Government Shutdown Act (PGSA) - issues related to preventing government shutdowns and continuing resolutions. S. 135 Prevent Government Shutdown Act (PGSA) - issues related to preventing government shutdowns and continuing resolutions.

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 2872 (118th), H.R. 6953 (118th), H.R. 2799 (118th), H.R. 5696 (118th), H.R. 7024 (118th), S. 135 (118th)

Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW

S. 1863: PROVE IT Act of 2024 -provisions related toopposition of a potential carbon tax being developed upon deliberation of S. 1863 in the Senate. Issues related to provisions of carbon dioxide as a tax unit. Issues related to the problematic deployment of the Methane Emissions Rule and opposition to the rule. Issues related to related to California Clean Air Advanced waiver and potential limits of consumer passenger vehicle sales.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MICHAEL DINGELL —
CHRISTOPHER HUDSON —
MATTHEW KEENAN —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: S. 1863 (118th)

Constitution CON

S. 3604: Safeguarding Charity Act - protecting nonprofits from burdensome regulations. S. 3173: Ending Corporate Influence on Elections Act of 2023 - advocating for provisions relating to free speech and protect nonprofits. H.R. 7244: End Tax Breaks for Dark Money Act - provisions related to foreign influence in elections having impacts on domestic donor disclosure. Issues related to constitution protecting donor privacy as well as freedom of speech.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MEGAN BAILEY —
MICHAEL DINGELL —
THOMAS FLETCHER —
LAUREN STEWART —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: S. 3173 (118th), H.R. 7244 (118th), S. 3604 (118th)

Defense DEF

Issues related to shaping foreign aid supplemental around foreign aid to Israel, Taiwain, and Ukraine.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MICHAEL DINGELL —
THOMAS FLETCHER —
BRENT GARDNER —
KELLY EVELYN ELIZABETH MERKEL —
DOMINIC NORDEL —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN

Issues related to ESG in retirement funds, and ways to combat the SEC's climate governance ruling. Issues related to increase bank holdings. Issues related to Financial Institutions/ Investment/Securities, primarily Natural Asset Companies. Issues related to Financial Institutions, related to Natural Asset Companies. Issues related to federal lands, the mineral estate. Issues related to supporting capital formation for small businesses and removing red tape around access to capital.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MATTHEW KEENAN —
ANDREW JOSEPH KORST —
MATTHEW SILVER —
HELDER TOSTE —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Education EDU

H.R. 6951: College Cost Reduction Act - provisions related to stopping executive overreach via student loan forgiveness. H.R. 4187: Advancing Skills-Based Hiring Act of 2023 - provisions related to reducing EEOC and requires action from the EEOC rather than a mandate. H.R. 6655: A Stronger Workforce for America Act - provisions related to modernizing Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to allow for innovation and removing barriers to access. H.R. 6585: Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act - advocating for cosponsorship. Issues related to increasing access to 529 Education Savings Accounts.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MEGAN BAILEY —
AKASH CHOUGULE —
CHRISTOPHER HUDSON —
MATTHEW KEENAN —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 4187 (118th), H.R. 6951 (118th), H.R. 6655 (118th), H.R. 6585 (118th)

Energy/Nuclear ENG

H.R. 6544: Atomic Energy Advancement Act -provisions related to reforms at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. H.R. 1023: To repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act -provisions related to the repeal of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. H.R. 1121: Protecting American Energy Production Act -provisions related to stopping a hydraulic fracturing ban. H.R. 6009: Restoring American Energy Dominance Act -provisions related to increasing oil and gas leasing on Federal lands. H. Res. 987: Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. - provisions related to denouncing the administration's harmful energy policies. H.R. 7023: Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act - provisions related to permitting certainty under the Clean Water Act and the NPDES program. H.R. 5482: Energy Poverty and Prevention Accountability Act - provisions related to actions by the Federal Government that may cause energy poverty. H.R. 1435: Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act - provisions related to repealing EPA tailpipe emissions. H.R. 1130: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023 -provisions related to increased exportation of liquid natural gas from the United States. H. Con. Res. 86: Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy - provisions related to a opposing a carbon tax. S. 1863: PROVE IT Act of 2024 -provisions related to carbon tax. H.R. 7176: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024 -provisions related to DOEs authority on LNG exports. H.R. 4468: Choice in Automobiles Retail Sales of 2023 -provisions related to repealing EPA waiver for emissions in State of California. H.R. 7176: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024 - provisions related to mentioned mineral extraction. H.R. 4468: Choice in Automobiles Retail Sales of 2023 -provisions related to repealing EPA waiver for emissions in State of California. H.R. 1: Lower Energy Costs Act - provisions related to lowering energy costs and reforms to NEPA permitting to make energy production more efficient and cost effective. Issues related to LNG Exports. Issues relating to mining, specifically the Twin Metals Mine in the Member's distict. Issues related to energy and utility pricing. Issues related to carbon and tariff reporting information. Issues related to energy pricing and energy security.

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 7176 (118th), H.Res. 987 (118th), H.R. 7023 (118th), H.R. 5482 (118th), H.Con.Res. 86 (118th), H.R. 1435 (118th), H.R. 1023 (118th), H.R. 1 (118th), H.R. 1121 (118th), S. 1863 (118th), H.R. 4468 (118th), H.R. 6544 (118th), H.R. 1130 (118th), H.R. 6009 (118th)

Environment/Superfund ENV

S. 1863: PROVE IT Act of 2024 - provisions related to carbon tax and emissions standards and reportable data.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MICHAEL DINGELL —
BRENT GARDNER —
CHRISTOPHER HUDSON —
MATTHEW KEENAN —
KELLY EVELYN ELIZABETH MERKEL —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: S. 1863 (118th)

Housing HOU

Issues related to clean energy investments and housing loans for first time buyers.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
CHRISTOPHER HUDSON —
HELDER TOSTE —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Foreign Relations FOR

H.R. 7521: Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversaries Controlled Applications Act of 2024 - provisions related to National Security relating to TikTok. Issues related to Ukraine military and economic aid requested by the president. Issues related to European and Ukrainian energy needs and US exports of LNG. Issues related to repealing the 2002 AUMF.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 7521 (118th)

Fuel/Gas/Oil FUE

Issues related to increasing domestic fuel production, including coal mining. Issues related to the Methane Emission Rule and negative impact on oil and gas industry.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MICHAEL DINGELL —
MATTHEW KEENAN —
ANDREW JOSEPH KORST —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Health Issues HCR

H.R. 5608: Affordable Care and Comprehensive Economic Support through Savings (ACCESS) Act - provisions related to Telehealth and HSA expansion. H.R. 6279: WEAR IT Act - provisions related to Issues related to stopping regulations that inhibit tech innovation H.R. 3129: Health Care Fairness for All Act - provisions related to healthcare fairness. S. 3598: SCHEDULES Act of 2024 - provisions related to increasing HSA access in Medicare Advantage. S. 2305: Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act - provisions related to increasing access to generic drugs. H.R. 977: Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - provisions related to the Personal Option. S. 1158: Health Savings Act of 2023 - provisions related to supporting HSA expansion. H.R. 6033: SPEAK Act of 2023 - provisions related to language barriers and access to health care. H.R. 2739: Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2023 - provisions related to stopping regulations that inhibit tech innovation. H.R. 4875: Doctors in our Borders Act - provisons related to physician shortage efforts. H.R. 4189: CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 - provisions related to making telehealth permanent. H.R. 6980: DOCTORS Act - provisions related to the operation of the bill, importance of expanding the CONRAD 30 program, and allowing increased visa flexibility. H.R. 4942: Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act - provisions related to reauthorizing the CONRAD 30 visa program for another 3 years and the importance of the program in service underserved rural and urban communities. Issues related to expansion of HSAs, direct primary care, and site neutrality Issues related to increasing access to HSA and universal HSA access. H.R. 5066: Tech to Save Moms Act - provisions related to telehealth as it relates to our health care POV and how telehealth benefits minority and rural communities. H.R. 5762: Health CARE Act of 2023 - provisions related to the aspects of the bill as it relates to its effect on minority communities and its benefits to people with limited English proficiency.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 5608 (118th), H.R. 2739 (118th), S. 1158 (118th), H.R. 4875 (118th), H.R. 5762 (118th), S. 2305 (118th), H.R. 5066 (118th), H.R. 6279 (118th), H.R. 4942 (118th), H.R. 3129 (118th), H.R. 6980 (118th), H.R. 977 (118th), H.R. 4189 (118th), S. 3598 (118th), H.R. 6033 (118th)

Homeland Security HOM

H.Res. 863: Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors - provisions related to upcoming process of the bill. H.R. 5585: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act - provisions related to legality and feasibility of implementation, issues concerning double-jeopardy if the bill became law, and broader conversation on specificity on the necessity of the bill.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
HELDER TOSTE —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 5585 (118th), H.Res. 863 (118th)

Immigration IMM

H.R. 4708: H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act - provisions related to extension of H-2A and H-2B visas. H.R. 3442: Protecting Children of Long-Term Visa Holders Act of 2023 (America's CHILDREN Act) - provisions related to creating a pathway for citizenship for dependents of visa holders. H.R. 6542: Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security Act of 2023 - provisions related to legal pathways for immigrants. H.R. 6391: Integrating New Technologies to Empower Law Enforcement at Our Borders Act (INTEL Act) - provisions related to funding new border security equipment. H.R. 4875: Doctors in our Borders Act - provisons related to physician shortage efforts. H.R. 5585: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act - provisions related to legality and feasibility of implementation, issues concerning double-jeopardy if the bill became law, and broader conversation on specificity on the necessity of the bill. Issues related to the introduction of the Border Act and emergency border authorities. Issues related to wait times and processing at border stations. Issues related to increasing funding to border patrol, border infrastructure, and screenings. Issues related to realigning the H-2B visa program to meet future business needs.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 3442 (118th), H.R. 6542 (118th), H.R. 4875 (118th), H.R. 5585 (118th), H.R. 4708 (118th), H.R. 6391 (118th)

Intelligence INT

H.R. 7320: Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act - provisions related to warrant requirements for Section 702.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MEGAN BAILEY —
MICHAEL DINGELL —
THOMAS FLETCHER —
MATTHEW SILVER —
LAUREN STEWART —
DANIEL TILLSON —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 7320 (118th)

Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW

S. 2860: SAFER Banking Act - provisions relating to access to financial services and public safety. H.R. 2891: SAFE Banking Act of 2023 - provisions relating to access to financial services and public safety. H.R. 6673: STATES 2.0 Act - reintroduction of the revised STATES Act and provisions relating to states' rights, public safety, and federalism. Issues related to decriminalization of cannabis. Issues related to Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP or BOP) reform.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MEGAN BAILEY —
MICHAEL DINGELL —
THOMAS FLETCHER —
ANDREW JOSEPH KORST —
DOMINIC NORDEL —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 2891 (118th), H.R. 6673 (118th), S. 2860 (118th)

Veterans VET

S. 1545: Veterans Health Care Freedom Act - provisions related to veterans access to health care. H.R. 3176: Veterans Health Care Freedom Act - provisions related to Veterans access to health care. H.R. 4278: Restore VA Accountability Act of 2023 - provisions related to 38 USC 323: Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection. H.R. 214: Veterans True Choice Act of 2023 - provisions related to veterans health care option. Issues related to increasing veterans access to health care. Issues related to the MISSION Act and implemention of community care standards and access standards.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MEGAN BAILEY —
MICHAEL DINGELL —
DOMINIC NORDEL —
LAUREN STEWART —
DANIEL TILLSON —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 4278 (118th), S. 1545 (118th), H.R. 214 (118th), H.R. 3176 (118th)

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

H.R. 2700: Employee Rights Act - provisions related to increase cosponsorship of the bill. H.J.Res. 116: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act". - provisions relating to Latino participation in independent contracting. S. 383: Federal Skills Act of 2023 - provisions related to promoting skills based hiring. H.R. 6274: One Door to Work Act - provisions related to removing burdensome government regulations and strengthening the workforce.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MEGAN BAILEY —
AKASH CHOUGULE —
MICHAEL DINGELL —
THOMAS FLETCHER —
HELDER TOSTE —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 6274 (118th), S. 383 (118th), H.R. 2700 (118th), H.J.Res. 116 (118th)

Natural Resources NAT

Issues related to Natural Resources, specifically the Conservation & Landscape Health Rule by the BLM.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
CHRISTOPHER HUDSON —
MATTHEW KEENAN —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Science/Technology SCI

Issues related to the reintroducion of PIONEER Act and opportunities for potential cosponsors. Issues related to protecting Artificial Intelligence innovation and decreasing regulation to technology.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MEGAN BAILEY —
MICHAEL DINGELL —
ANDREW JOSEPH KORST —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Small Business SMB

H.R. 2799 Expanding Access to Capital Act - provisions related to micro-offerings, emerging growth companies, and IPO regulations.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
ANDREW JOSEPH KORST —
MATTHEW SILVER —
HELDER TOSTE —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 2799 (118th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

H.R. 4721: Main Street Tax Certainty Act - provisions related to codifing TCJA permanency. H.R. 7024: Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act - provisions related to child tax credit and immediate expensing.

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 7024 (118th), H.R. 4721 (118th)

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