SHENKER RUSSO & CLARK LLP for NEW ENGLAND FUEL INSTITUTE
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Supported a multi-year extension of the biodiesel and renewable diesel tax credit as provided for in the "Tax Extender Act of 2017" (S.2256, Section 307) and beyond 2017 as provided for under the "Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act; Department of Defense Appropriations Act; SUSTAIN Care Act of 2018; and Honoring Hometown Heroes Act" (H.R. 1892, Section 40407).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL C TRUNZO | — |
Transportation TRA
Expressed general concerns regarding the affects that FMCSA regulations can have on the ability to hire and retain qualified commercial vehicle drivers. Advocated for the issuance of emergency declarations and hours-of-service waivers in light of regional weather emergencies.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL C TRUNZO | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Advocated for a funding increase in the Fiscal Year Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 1625) for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program or LIHEAP (Title II-Health & Human Services) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Title VI-Independent Agencies). Requested that the Trump Administration release LIHEAP funds to states, and opposed the Presidents Fiscal Year 2019 request that the program be eliminated.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL C TRUNZO | — |
Fuel/Gas/Oil FUE
Communicated general support for the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) as it relates to biodiesel, renewable diesel and advanced biofuels; and other policies that provide an incentive to produce, store, distribute and use biodiesel and other advanced biofuels in the heating oil market. Advocated for the extension of the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) beyond its expiration in February 2019, although no legislation has yet been offered on this issue.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL C TRUNZO | — |
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.