2nd Quarter - Report

AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY for AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY

Firm
Client
Income
—
Expenses
$260,000
Expense method
A: Lobbying Disclosure Act definitions

What was lobbied

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

Animals ANI

H.R. 764: Trust the Science Act - provisions related to declassifying certain endangered species.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MATTHEW KEENAN —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 764 (118th)

Budget/Appropriations BUD

H.R. 6953: Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2024 - provisions related to budget processes/items, housing tax carveouts, and automatic appropriations. S. 772: Responsible Budget Targets Act - provisions related to enhance and simplify budget process. H.J.Res. 80: Principles-based Balanced Budget Amendment - provisions related to enhance and simplify budget process. S.J.Res. 19: Principles-based Balanced Budget Amendment - provisions related to enhance and simplify budget process. H.J.Res. 113: Business Cycle Balanced Budget Amendment - provisions related to enhance and simplify budget process. H.R. 5696: Prevent Government Shutdowns Act - Reforms to prevent government shutdowns. S. 135: Prevent Government Shutdowns Act - Reforms to prevent government shutdowns. H.R. 7249: Send Us Budget Materials & International Tactics In Time (SUBMIT IT) Act - provisions related to require the president share the budget on time. S. 3734: Send Us Budget Materials & International Tactics In Time (SUBMIT IT) Act - provisions related to require the president share the budget on time. Issues related to the introduction of legislation to rescind appropriated funds in FY24 by $100 billion. Issues related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) requirements in federal grant making. Issues related to budget reform to include all spending and not just discretionary spending.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: S. 135 (118th), S.J.Res. 19 (118th), H.J.Res. 113 (118th), H.R. 5696 (118th), H.R. 6953 (118th), H.J.Res. 80 (118th), S. 772 (118th), H.R. 7249 (118th), S. 3734 (118th)

Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW

S. 4072: A bill to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency - provisions related to repeal the EPA tailpipe emissions rule. S.J. Res. 75: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles" - provisions related to EPA heavy duty tailpipe emission rule that restricts consumer and commercial vehicle choice. S. J. Res. 74: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles - provisions related to tailpipe emissions. H.J. Res. 136: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles" - provisions related to EPA heavy duty tailpipe emission rule that restricts consumer and commercial vehicle choice. H.J. Res. 168: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2" - provisions related to revising the National Environmental Policy Act. - provisions related to revising the National Environmental Policy Act. H.J. Res. 133: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3" - provisions related to EPA light-duty and medium-duty tailpipe emissions rule that restricts consumer vehicle choice. H.J. Res. 163: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule" - provisions related to EPA rule on Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units. Issues related to reforms for faster permitting process under NEPA. Issues related to new NEPA rule making and its inconsistency with IRA language. Issues related to EPA rule making on large power plants. Issues related to changing the NEPA process regarding EIS and EA development to be faster.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MEGAN BAILEY —
MICHAEL DINGELL —
CHRISTOPHER HUDSON —
MATTHEW KEENAN —
ANDREW JOSEPH KORST —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: S. 4072 (118th), H.J.Res. 136 (118th), H.J.Res. 168 (118th), S.J.Res. 74 (118th), S.J.Res. 75 (118th), H.J.Res. 163 (118th), H.J.Res. 133 (118th)

Constitution CON

H.R. 8399: Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act - provisions related to growth of admin state and specifically any public communication that refers to a clearly identified Federal, State, or local political party on advocating for free speech. S. 4145: Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act - provisions related to growth of admin state and specifically section 2(a)(1)(D)(v) on advocating for free speech. H.R. 8292 Taxpayer Data Privacy Act - provisions related to protectingdonor privacy and adjusting penalties from criminal to civil. H.R. 7244: End Tax Breaks for Dark Money Act - provisions related to protecting donor privacy. Issues related to protectingdonor privacy and adjusting penalties from criminal to civil. Issues related to protecting speech and reducing administrative overreach. Issues related to broadly reducing executive overreach. Issues related to strengthening Article 1 protections to the constitution. Issues related to advocating against the growth of the admin state and protecting donor privacy.

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: S. 4145 (118th), H.R. 8399 (118th), H.R. 7244 (118th), H.R. 8292 (118th)

Defense DEF

Issues related to NDAA, specifically on amendments for unfunded priorities. Issues related to the upcoming fiscal cliff.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Education EDU

S. 4247: No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act - provisions related to setting limits on indirect Federal research grants' indirect costs. H.R. 6951 College Cost Reduction Act - provisions related to student loan reform and restricting administrative overreach. H.R. 6655 A Stronger Workforce for America Act - provisions related to Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to increase skills development and strengthen relationships between employers and workforce systems. Issues related to reforming student loan system and stopping administrative overreach.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MEGAN BAILEY —
MATTHEW KEENAN —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: S. 4247 (118th), H.R. 6951 (118th), H.R. 6655 (118th)

Energy/Nuclear ENG

H.R. 6544: Atomic Energy Advancement Act - provisions related to nuclear development, licensing, and permitting to benefit the electric grid. S. 4288: Efficient Nuclear Licensing Act - provisions related to streamlining nuclear regulatory commission meetings and processes. H. Res. 987 - provisions related to the condemnation of executive branch energy policies relating to oil, gas, and LNG. 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. H.R. 1007: Nuclear Assistance for America's Small Businesses Act - provisions related to expansion of nuclear energy. H.R. 3487: Advanced Nuclear Support Act - provisions related to expansion of small modular reactor availability. H.R. 6175: No Official Giveaways Of Taxpayers' Income to Oppressive Nations Act - seeking Senate sponsor for companion bill. Issues related to EV mandates and limiting consumer choice in vehicles. Issues related to negative effects on pause of LNG by DOE. Issues related to permitting reforms on oil and gas for fishing in Alaskan waters. Issues related to EPA's Power Plant Rule and availability of base-load power generation. Issues related to nuclear, coal, and natural gas power plants and availability of base-load power generation and grid infrastructure. Issues related to repealing EPA's light-medium duty vehicle tailpipe emission rule. Issues related to the Clean Power Rule and the limits of EPA's rulemaking authority. Issues related to the upcoming fiscal cliff.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 1007 (118th), H.R. 3487 (118th), S. 4288 (118th), H.R. 1 (118th), H.R. 6544 (118th), H.Res. 987 (118th), H.R. 6175 (118th)

Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN

H.R. 4763: Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act - provisions related to cryptocurrency regulatory framework that could produce benefit for both coin holder and producer.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
ANDREW JOSEPH KORST —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 4763 (118th)

Foreign Relations FOR

H.R. 6175: No Official Giveaways Of Taxpayers' Income to Oppressive Nations Act - seeking Senate sponsor for companion bill. S. 316: Bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq - provisions related to repealing authorized use of military force. Issues related to a draft bill related to gifts given to foreign entities or foreign governments Issues related to opposing the Saudi security deal. Issues related to opposing the National Security Supplemental, specifically TikTok, Ukraine funding, etc. Issues related to reforming the Authorized Use of Military Force (AUMF) power.

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: S. 316 (118th), H.R. 6175 (118th)

Health Issues HCR

H.R. 5608: Affordable Care and Comprehensive Economic Support through Savings (ACCESS) Act - provisions related to expansion of HSA access. H.R. 6033: SPEAK Act - provisions related to the CBO score and language barriers in the telehealth sector. H.R. 5568: CARE for Mom's Act - provisions related to maternal health and some rural maternity/maternal rural health services. H.R. 7863: To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on furnishing behavioral health services via telehealth to individuals with limited English proficiency under Medicare program. - provisions related to language access barriers in the telehealth space tied to the Latino community. H.R. 977: Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 - provisions related to removing the ban on physician owned hospitals. S. 1869: Transparency Enhancement Act - provisions related to enacting site neutral payment reforms in Medicare. Issues related to advocating for site neutral payment reforms and ending enhanced ACA Subsidies. Issues related to removing the ban on physician owned hospitals to increase competition. Issues related to decoupling HSAs from high deductible insurance plans and increasing the contribution limit. Issues related to increasing DPC, HSAs, and site neutral payments Issues related to HSA expansion and decoupling from high deductible insurance plans as well as telehealth expansion. Issue issues related to expansion of telehealth and HSAs. Issues related to Increasing HSA access to all individuals and specifically for seniors. Issues related to HSA expansion and Direct Primary Care Expansion. Issues related to advocating for universal HSA access. Issues related to Health Care sunset ACA Subsidy enhancements Issues related to Personal Option Legislation. Issues related to removing barriers to direct primary care, increasing access to HSAs, enacting site neutral payment reforms, removing the ban on physician owned hospitals. Issues related to the upcoming fiscal cliff.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: S. 1869 (118th), H.R. 7863 (118th), H.R. 6033 (118th), H.R. 5568 (118th), H.R. 977 (118th), H.R. 5608 (118th)

Housing HOU

S.1688: Yes in My Backyard Act - provisions related to state and local authority for zoning laws. H.R. 3507: Yes in My Backyard Act - provisions related to state and local authority for zoning laws.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
ANDREW JOSEPH KORST —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: S. 1688 (118th), H.R. 3507 (118th)

Immigration IMM

H.R. 4708: HIRE Act - provisions related to H2A/H2B labor shortages. H.R. 4942: The CONRAD 30 Reauthorization Act - provisions in support the reauthorization of the bill which protects J-1 visas. H.R. 3442: America's CHILDREN Act - in support of provisions relating to children of long-term visa holders. Issues related to border security and apprehensions of undocumented crossers along the Yuma sector and nearby DOD facilities. Issues related to Department of Defense use of military construction and enforcement of border security. Issues related to trafficking in persons and drugs across the southwestern border. Issues related to amending exemptions for rural states seeking to hire high skilled immigrants. Issues related to not allowing states to purchase border wall materials from the federal government. Issues related to increasing reporting requirements for the Department of Homeland Security related to terror screening database. Issues related to increasing access to visas for STEM professionals. Issues related to establishing clearer work authorization requirements. Issues related to securing borders and ports, establishing clearer and more predictable immigration entry requirements.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 3442 (118th), H.R. 4708 (118th), H.R. 4942 (118th)

Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW

H.R. 6673: STATES 2.0 Act - reintroduction of the revised STATES Act and provisions relating to states rights, public safety, and federalism.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MICHAEL DINGELL —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 6673 (118th)

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

H.R. 116: Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act - provisions related to overturning the independent contracting rule. Issues related to minimum wage and overtime compensation. Issues relating to antitrust action against big-tech and how it serves as a testing ground for their novel antitrust theories, particularly dangerous for oil and gas. Issues relating to the AI Roadmap and the Executive Order, specifically regarding the Defense Production Act. Issues relating to the FTC/DOJ and their anti-tech crusade. Issues relating to antitrust action against big-tech. Issues related to the introduction of legislation on use of federal employee work time. Issues related to the introduction of legislation to modify NLRB policies on unfair labor practices.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MEGAN BAILEY —
AKASH CHOUGULE —
THOMAS FLETCHER —
MATTHEW KEENAN —
ANDREW JOSEPH KORST —
DANIEL TILLSON —
HELDER TOSTE —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 116 (118th)

Natural Resources NAT

Issues related to BLM rule to limit mineral activity on Federal Lands. Issues related to rule that limits mineral activity on Federal Lands. Issues related to increasing the timber activity in Federal Forests. Issues related to adding increase forestry management activity under the "Good Neighbor Authority" for states. Issues related to Conservation and Landscape Health rule by the BLM. Issues related to the use of the SPR to regulate escalating gas prices. Issues related to domestic mineral extraction in U.S. Issues related to the upcoming fiscal cliff.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Science/Technology SCI

H.R. 7521: Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act - provisions related to divestment of TikTok. S. 4569: Senator Cruz's Take It Down Act - provisions related to remove non-consensual intimate visual descriptions of people along with the necessary implementation authority. S. 2770: Protect Election from Deceptive AI Act - provisions related to opposing overly broad provisions that hamper first amendment protected speech. S. 3875: AI Transparency in Elections Act - provisions related to opposing overly broad provisions that hamper first amendment protected speech. S. 3897 Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act (PEAA Act) - provisions related to decreasing duplicative legislation and cutting regulative red tape. Issues related to protecting innovation and free speech in AI/Tech

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: S. 4569 (118th), H.R. 7521 (118th), S. 2770 (118th), S. 3875 (118th), S. 3897 (118th)

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

Issues related to new free trade agreements. Issues related to tariffs and USMCA reconsideration.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
DOMINIC NORDEL —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Veterans VET

H.R. 8371: Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act - provisions related to increasing and protecting veterans' access to health care. Issues related to oversight and accountability of the VA. Issues related to veteran health care access. Issues related to access standards for veteran health care. Issues related to an upcoming veteran package and access standards. issues relating to a proposal on mental health accreditation for community care providers. Issues related to the upcoming fiscal cliff.

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 8371 (118th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

Issues related to the upcoming fiscal cliff.

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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