THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY for THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
What was lobbied
8 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Environment/Superfund ENV
Environmental policies and regulations affecting paints, coatings, and related products, including: Toxic Substances Control Act, plastics, microplastics, biocides, climate, PFAS, BPA, PCBTF/VOCs, fluoropolymers, EPAs DRAFT Risk Assessments of antimicrobial pesticide active ingredients related to preservation, legislation encouraging the use of innovative materials in infrastructure projects, environmental permitting process, Superfund cleanup, financial assurance requirements under CERCLA, Premanufacture Notices (PMNs), Recommended Retail Price (RRP), SEC letter on ESG climate, VOC for architectural coatings rule, Fluropon Coil Coatings, FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act), US Army Corps of Engineers permitting issue, and DOE FP study. Implementation of H.R.3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L.117-58). FY 2024 appropriations process, issues related to fluoropolymers. Issues related to CERCLA cleanups and settlements.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RAMOLA GUPTA MUSANTE | — |
| WILLIAM IRVIN TELLIGMAN | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Tax policy issues specifically including: the Historic Tax Credit, S.639/H.R.1785, Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2023; implementation of H.R.5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L.117-169); H.R.5882, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rehabilitation credit to allow such credit to be taken in one taxable year; R&D Expensing and bonus depreciation, H.R.7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RAMOLA GUPTA MUSANTE | — |
| WILLIAM IRVIN TELLIGMAN | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Discussions related to international trade policy issues specifically including Sec. 301 tariffs, supply chain, and Customs Modernization. Discussions related to U.S. manufacturing competitiveness. Discussions related to FTCs Proposed Non-Compete Rulemaking. Discussions related to tariffs on tinplate steel.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RAMOLA GUPTA MUSANTE | — |
| WILLIAM IRVIN TELLIGMAN | — |
Homeland Security HOM
Issues related to cybersecurity, privacy, and data security. Discussions related to the National Defense Industrial Strategy.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RAMOLA GUPTA MUSANTE | — |
| WILLIAM IRVIN TELLIGMAN | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Issues related to energy efficiency.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RAMOLA GUPTA MUSANTE | — |
| WILLIAM IRVIN TELLIGMAN | — |
Housing HOU
Issues related to paint recycling and sustainability.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RAMOLA GUPTA MUSANTE | — |
| WILLIAM IRVIN TELLIGMAN | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Monitoring general labor issues regarding OSHA requirements, plant strikes, rail strikes, NTSB and NRLB. Issues related to workforce training initiatives.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RAMOLA GUPTA MUSANTE | — |
| WILLIAM IRVIN TELLIGMAN | — |
Transportation TRA
Discussions related to transportation and infrastructure funding including container crane manufacturing initiatives. Discussions related to rail safety.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RAMOLA GUPTA MUSANTE | — |
| WILLIAM IRVIN TELLIGMAN | — |
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.