AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION for AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Quarter - Report | Jul 14, 2011 | $178,000 | Replaced |
| 2nd Quarter - Amendment (this page) | Oct 20, 2011 | $180,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Transportation TRA
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. This issue arose in: S 275 Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1380, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS) Act. Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; Advocate for authorization of research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JASON KYLE ROGERS | — |
| RICHARD SHELBY | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Support lower rates on taxation of dividends; Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives; Support incentives to produce biogas.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BREE RAUM | — |
| JASON KYLE ROGERS | — |
| RICHARD SHELBY | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP at $5.1 billion in both the CR and final appropriations bill. This issue arose in: HR 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011; Advocated for appropriations research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BREE RAUM | — |
| JASON KYLE ROGERS | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S 559 Securing America's Future with Energy & Sustainable Technologies; HR 398, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreement Act; S 1000, Energy Saving Act of 2011. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. This issue arose in: HR 1084 & S 587, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BREE RAUM | — |
| JASON KYLE ROGERS | — |
| RICHARD SHELBY | — |
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.