Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; public health; tobacco control and air pollution; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to agency restructuring; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; S 317 Charitable Act; HR 801 Charitable Act; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026; Breaking the Gridlock Act; HR 9171, Department of Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 207; HR 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; HR 8646, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027; S 4257, Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act; HR 9495, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 Clean Air and Water (quality): Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to California Clean Air Act waivers; Issues related to permitting and regulatory reforms; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to agency restructuring; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; Issues related to implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act; Issues related to appliance efficiency; issues related to prescribed burning;; S1072 Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden Act; H.Con.Res.14 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S.Con.Res 7 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S 77 Early Participation in Regulations Act; S 81 Guidance Clarity Act; HR 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act; HR 313 Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act; S 143 Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act; HR 471 Fix Our Forests; HJ Res 15/SJ Res 4 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment"; HR 903/S 341 Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act; S 541 Eliminating Lavish Incentives to Electric Vehicles Act; HR 1449 Energy Resilient Communities Act;; S 711 Transportation Freedom Act; HR 1651 To nullify the final rule issued 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"; HR 1415/S 623 No Industrial Restrictions In Secret (No IRIS) Act; HR 2140 DERA Act 2025; S 1072 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate a waiver under that Act, to eliminate an authorization for States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes; HR 2165 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act; HR 346 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act; S 990 Freedom to Haul Act; HR 2288 To nullify the final rule of the Environmental Protection Agency titled "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; ; HJ Res 30/SJ Res 14 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020"; S 1166 Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act; HR 4214 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish, concurrently with any final rule establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard, regulations and guidance for implementing the standard, including information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under the new or revised standard, and for other purposes; HR 3889/S 2015 National Prescribed Fire Act; H.Res. 585 Recognizing the threat of extreme weather to childrens health and wellbeing, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children; HR 4443/S 2298 Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act; S 2340/HR 4515 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025; HR 4744/S 2445 Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act; HR 161 New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act; HR HR 6387 Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act; HR 6409 Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act; HR 6398 Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act; HR 6373 Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act; H.R. 4214 Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act;; S 2431 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 4754 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 4553 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 4776 SPEED Act; S 3529 Public Health Air Quality Act; S 3007, Diesel Truck Liberation Act; S 237 Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act; Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026; Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act; Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act; Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; Energy Bills Relief Act; Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Act; Discussion Draft of Legislation to Modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act ; SHOWER Act; Affordable HOMES Act; HR 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; HR 2165, Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act; HR 3194, LOCOMOTIVES Act; HR 6200, ESSENTIAL Act; HR 6250, Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act; HR 7000, Freedom to Fuel Act; HR 8782, PLOW Storms Act; HR 2140, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025; HR 8870, Build America 250 Act; HR 9022, Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill; S 4732, Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act; HR 9243, Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act; HR 9453, End EPA Abuse Act; S 4931, End EPA Abuse Act; HR 9171, Department of Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 207; HR 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; HR 9170, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; HR 6387, Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act; HR 6409, Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act; HR 9317, Buses Utilizing Safety and Environmental Standards Act; HR 9618, Diesel Engine Flexibility Act; HR 1346, To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; S 4404, No Passes for Polluters Act Health Issues: Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to public health; Issues related asthma, COPD, influenza, lung cancer, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, tuberculosis and other lung diseases; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to agency restructuring; Issues related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program; Issues related to Medicaid; Issues related to ERISA; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to vaccines; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Issues related to Medicare sequestration; Issues related to Cancer Moonshot; Issues related to short-term limited duration plans; Issues related to Healthy Future Taskforce; Issues related to regulatory reform; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; S 1406 the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act; HR 2902 the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act; H.R. 783 Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act; S. 248 Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act; S 717Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025; S 77 Early Participation in Regulations Act; S 81 Guidance Clarity Act; HR 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act; H.R. 3701 Family Vaccine Protection Act; H.R. 3521 Clinical Trial Modernization Act;;; HR 4417 Mobile Cancer Screening Act HR 3701 Family Vaccine Protection Act; HR 5304Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S 2587 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 5278/S 2756 Affordable Inhalers and Nebulizers Act of 2025; HR 6703 Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act; S 2466 Senior Savings Protection Act; HR Senior Savings Protection Act; HR 6052 Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act; HR 6319 Benay Taub Lung Cancer Research Act; HR 45448 Protecting Free Vaccines Act; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; Breaking the Gridlock Act; HR 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs: Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to the Presidents FY26 budget; Issues related to asthma, COPD, influenza, lung cancer, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, tuberculosis and other lung diseases; Issues related to NIH reorganization; Issues related to agency restructuring; Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to COVID-19; Issues related to telehealth; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues related to health equity; Issues related to Cancer Moonshot; Issues related to CDC public health workforce and data modernization; Issues related to regulatory reform; Issues related to Medicaid; H.R. 1509/S. 752, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; H.Con.Res.14 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S.Con.Res 7 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S 1406 the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act; HR 2902 the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act; H.R. 783 Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act; S. 248 Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act; S 717 Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025; S 77 Early Participation in Regulations Act; S 81 Guidance Clarity Act; HR 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act; H.R. 3521 Clinical Trial Modernization Act; ;; HR 4417 Mobile Cancer Screening Act; HR 5304 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S 2587 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 5278/S 2756 Affordable Inhalers and Nebulizers Act of 2025; HR 45448 Protecting Free Vaccines Act; HR 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 Medicare/Medicaid: Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to public health; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to health inequities; Issues related to Medicaid waivers; Issues related to agency restructuring; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues related to access to healthcare; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to Medicaid; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to health equity; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Issues related to Medicaid; Issues relating to the Presidents FY25 budget; Issues related to regulatory reform; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; H.Con.Res.14 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S.Con.Res 7 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S 1406 the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act; HR 2902 the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act; H.R. 783 Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act; S. 248 Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act; S 77 Early Participation in Regulations Act; S 81 Guidance Clarity Act; HR 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act; S 717 Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025; HR 6178 Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act; HR 6321 Lung Cancer Medicare Access to Precise Testing Act; HR 6320 Improving Medicaid Precision and Cancer Test Act of 2025; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 8839, Lanie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act of 2026; S. 4566, Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act Defense: Issues related to tobacco use, lung cancer, lung disease treatment, prevention and research; and public health; Issues relating to the Presidents FY25 budget; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; Issues related to the Congressional Directed Medical Research Program;; HR 4016 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026; S 2572 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 9495, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 Tobacco: Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to agency restructuring; Issues related to smokefree air; Issues related to the Tobacco Control Act; Issues related to tobacco smuggling; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to menthol cigarettes; Issues related to tobacco prevention; Issues related to youth cessation research; Issues related to nicotine; Issues related to health equity; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to tobacco litter; Issues related to synthetic nicotine; Issues related to regulatory reform; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; S 77 Early Participation in Regulations Act; S 81 Guidance Clarity Act; HR 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act; S. 2171 A bill to amend title 38, united States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; H.R. 4121 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S 2256 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 6844 The Tobacco Tracking, Reporting, and Accountability for Compliance in Enforcement Act; HR 6845 Strengthening Task Force Operations to Prevent Illicit Vaping Act; S 3569 Strengthening Task Force Operations to Prevent Illicit Vaping Act; HR 8646, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027; S 4257, Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Issues related to taxes on tobacco products; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to COVID-19; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues relating to the Presidents FY25 budget; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; S 317 Charitable Act; HR 801 Charitable Act; H.Con.Res.14 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S.Con.Res 7 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034 Veterans: Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to burn pits; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to smokefree air; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; S. 2171 A bill to amend title 38, united States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes

Reported lobbying issue

Clean Air and Water (quality): Advocating for funding for the Florida Keys Water Quality Improvement from the House Energy and Water Appropriations Committee through the Community Project Funding process in the FY27 Corps of Engineers Energy and Water Appropriations bill which has been introduced as PL 9022, H. Reptbill number once it has been marked up in Full Appropriations Committee in early July. The FY26 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill is HR 4553, abd H. Rept. 119-213. It has been marked uo by the House Energy and Water Appropriations SubCommittee and referred to the full House by a Committee vote of 35-27, Action by the Senate awaits tje return of the Congress. The House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee provided $5,578 million for the Florida Keys Water Quality Improvement Project in the "Construction" Section of the Committee Report H. Rept. page 26.

Reported lobbying issue

Clean Air and Water (quality): Advocating for funding for the Florida Keys Water Quality Improvement from the House Energy and Water Appropriations Committee through the Community Project Funding process in the FY26 Corps of Engineers Energy and Water Appropriations bill which will receive a bill number once it has been marked up in Full Appropriations Committee in early July. The FY26 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill is HR 4553, abd H. Rept. 119-213. It has been marked uo by the House Energy and Water Appropriations SubCommittee and referred to the full House by a Committee vote of 35-27, Action by the Senate awaits tje return of the Congress. The House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee provided $5,578 million for the Florida Keys Water Quality Improvement Project in the "Construction" Section of the Committee Report H. RPT. 119.213 and PL 119-74.

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; public health; tobacco control and air pollution; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to agency restructuring; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; S 317 Charitable Act; HR 801 Charitable Act; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026; Breaking the Gridlock Act Clean Air and Water (quality): Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to California Clean Air Act waivers; Issues related to permitting and regulatory reforms; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to agency restructuring; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; Issues related to implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act; Issues related to appliance efficiency; issues related to prescribed burning;; S1072 Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden Act; H.Con.Res.14 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S.Con.Res 7 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S 77 Early Participation in Regulations Act; S 81 Guidance Clarity Act; HR 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act; HR 313 Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act; S 143 Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act; HR 471 Fix Our Forests; HJ Res 15/SJ Res 4 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment"; HR 903/S 341 Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act; S 541 Eliminating Lavish Incentives to Electric Vehicles Act; HR 1449 Energy Resilient Communities Act;; S 711 Transportation Freedom Act; HR 1651 To nullify the final rule issued 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"; HR 1415/S 623 No Industrial Restrictions In Secret (No IRIS) Act; HR 2140 DERA Act 2025; S 1072 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate a waiver under that Act, to eliminate an authorization for States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes; HR 2165 Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act; HR 346 Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act; S 990 Freedom to Haul Act; HR 2288 To nullify the final rule of the Environmental Protection Agency titled "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; ; HJ Res 30/SJ Res 14 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020"; S 1166 Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act; HR 4214 To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish, concurrently with any final rule establishing or revising a national ambient air quality standard, regulations and guidance for implementing the standard, including information relating to submission and consideration of a preconstruction permit application under the new or revised standard, and for other purposes; HR 3889/S 2015 National Prescribed Fire Act; H.Res. 585 Recognizing the threat of extreme weather to childrens health and wellbeing, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children; HR 4443/S 2298 Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act; S 2340/HR 4515 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025; HR 4744/S 2445 Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act; HR 161 New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act; HR HR 6387 Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act; HR 6409 Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act; HR 6398 Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act; HR 6373 Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act; H.R. 4214 Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act; S 2431 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 4754 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 4553 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 4776 SPEED Act; S 3529 Public Health Air Quality Act; S 3007, Diesel Truck Liberation Act; S 237 Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act; Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026; Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act; Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act; Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; Energy Bills Relief Act; Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Act; Discussion Draft of Legislation to Modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act; SHOWER Act; Affordable HOMES Act Health Issues: Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to public health; Issues related asthma, COPD, influenza, lung cancer, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, tuberculosis and other lung diseases; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to agency restructuring; Issues related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program; Issues related to Medicaid; Issues related to ERISA; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to vaccines; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Issues related to Medicare sequestration; Issues related to Cancer Moonshot; Issues related to short-term limited duration plans; Issues related to Healthy Future Taskforce; Issues related to regulatory reform; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; S 1406 the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act; HR 2902 the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act; H.R. 783 Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act; S. 248 Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act; S 717Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025; S 77 Early Participation in Regulations Act; S 81 Guidance Clarity Act; HR 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act; H.R. 3701 Family Vaccine Protection Act; H.R. 3521 Clinical Trial Modernization Act; HR 4417 Mobile Cancer Screening Act HR 3701 Family Vaccine Protection Act; HR 5304Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S 2587 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 5278/S 2756 Affordable Inhalers and Nebulizers Act of 2025; HR 6703 Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act; S 2466 Senior Savings Protection Act; HR Senior Savings Protection Act; HR 6052 Elijah E. Cummings Family Asthma Act; HR 6319 Benay Taub Lung Cancer Research Act; HR 45448 Protecting Free Vaccines Act; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; Breaking the Gridlock Act Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs: Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to the Presidents FY26 budget; Issues related to asthma, COPD, influenza, lung cancer, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, tuberculosis and other lung diseases; Issues related to NIH reorganization; Issues related to agency restructuring; Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to COVID-19; Issues related to telehealth; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues related to health equity; Issues related to Cancer Moonshot; Issues related to CDC public health workforce and data modernization; Issues related to regulatory reform; Issues related to Medicaid; H.R. 1509/S. 752, the Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act; H.Con.Res.14 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S.Con.Res 7 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S 1406 the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act; HR 2902 the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act; H.R. 783 Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act; S. 248 Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act; S 717 Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025; S 77 Early Participation in Regulations Act; S 81 Guidance Clarity Act; HR 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act; H.R. 3521 Clinical Trial Modernization Act; HR 4417 Mobile Cancer Screening Act; HR 5304 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S 2587 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 5278/S 2756 Affordable Inhalers and Nebulizers Act of 2025; HR 45448 Protecting Free Vaccines Act Medicare/Medicaid: Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to public health; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to health inequities; Issues related to Medicaid waivers; Issues related to agency restructuring; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to supplemental oxygen; Issues related to access to healthcare; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to Medicaid; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to health equity; Issues related to the implementation of the No Surprises Act; Issues related to Medicaid; Issues relating to the Presidents FY25 budget; Issues related to regulatory reform; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; H.Con.Res.14 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S.Con.Res 7 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S 1406 the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act; HR 2902 the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act; H.R. 783 Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act; S. 248 Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act; S 77 Early Participation in Regulations Act; S 81 Guidance Clarity Act; HR 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act; S 717 Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025; HR 6178 Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act; HR 6321 Lung Cancer Medicare Access to Precise Testing Act; HR 6320 Improving Medicaid Precision and Cancer Test Act of 2025 Defense: Issues related to tobacco use, lung cancer, lung disease treatment, prevention and research; and public health; Issues relating to the Presidents FY25 budget; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; Issues related to the Congressional Directed Medical Research Program; HR 4016 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026; S 2572 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 Tobacco: Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to agency restructuring; Issues related to smokefree air; Issues related to the Tobacco Control Act; Issues related to tobacco smuggling; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to menthol cigarettes; Issues related to tobacco prevention; Issues related to youth cessation research; Issues related to nicotine; Issues related to health equity; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues related to tobacco litter; Issues related to synthetic nicotine; Issues related to regulatory reform; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; S 77 Early Participation in Regulations Act; S 81 Guidance Clarity Act; HR 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act; S. 2171 A bill to amend title 38, united States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; H.R. 4121 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S 2256 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; HR 6844 The Tobacco Tracking, Reporting, and Accountability for Compliance in Enforcement Act; HR 6845 Strengthening Task Force Operations to Prevent Illicit Vaping Act; S 3569 Strengthening Task Force Operations to Prevent Illicit Vaping Act; Resources to Prevent Youth Vaping Act Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Issues related to taxes on tobacco products; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to COVID-19; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues relating to the Presidents FY25 budget; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; S 317 Charitable Act; HR 801 Charitable Act; H.Con.Res.14 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S.Con.Res 7 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034 Veterans: Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; Issues related to burn pits; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to smokefree air; Issues related to COVID-19 Response; Issues relating to FY25 appropriations; Issues relating to FY26 appropriations; S. 2171 A bill to amend title 38, united States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes

Reported lobbying issue

Energy/Nuclear: Policy related to the nuclear fuel cycle and fuel security, including imports and trade of uranium (HR 2504), civil nuclear exports (HR 3626, s. 1801), and proposed material sanctions (s. 1241 and HR 2548). Policy related to commercial nuclear reactor & fuels development including NRC regulatory streamlining issues (s. 1757). Policy related to management and disposition of commercial nuclear fuel, including use of Nuclear Waste Fund (HR 466 and s. 101) and Nuclear REFUEL Act (HR 3978 and s. 2082). Accelerating Reliable Capacity Act of 2026 - ARC Act (s. 3814) Budget/Appropriations: Appropriations for Department of Energy for the fiscal year 2026, including Energy & Water Development appropriations (HR 4553 and HR 5371); tax policy and implementation of nuclear energy related items in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR1/P.L. 119-21); establishing the Congressional budget for the U.S. Government for FY25 - 34 (H.Con.Res.14)

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: Issues and funding related to Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Defense Appropriations (bill numbers not yet assigned); FY27 Homeland Security Appropriations (bill numbers not yet assigned); FY27 Energy and Water Development Appropriations (bill numbers not yet assigned); FY27 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations (bill numbers not yet assigned); FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations (bill numbers not yet assigned); FY27 Intelligence Classified Annex; FY27 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations (bill numbers not yet assigned); FY27 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations (bill numbers not yet assigned); FY27 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (bill numbers not yet assigned); FY27 Interior Appropriations (bill numbers not yet assigned); FY27 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations (bill numbers not yet assigned). Issues and funding related to Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Defense Appropriations (HR 4016 / S 2572 / HR 7148); FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations (HR 4213 / Senate bill introduced, number not yet assigned / HR 7148); FY26 Energy and Water Development Appropriations (HR 4553 / HR 6938 includes conferenced text); FY26 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations (HR 5342 / S 2354 / HR 6938 includes conferenced text); FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations (HR 7148); FY26 Intelligence Classified Annex; FY26 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations (HR 7006); FY26 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations (HR4552 / S 2465 / HR 7148); FY26 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (HR 7006); FY26 Interior Appropriations (House bill number not yet assigned / S 2431 / HR 6938 includes conferenced text); FY26 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations (HR 3944 / Senate bill number not yet assigned / became Public Law 119-37). Issues related to FY27 Defense Authorization (bill numbers not yet assigned). FY26 and FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations and Authorization issues and funding include but are not limited to shipbuilding; submarines; submarine workforce training and education; Navy ship repair; ground vehicles; air defense systems in regards to M-SHORAD; aircraft; communication systems; classified programs; ammunition and weapon systems; cloud computing; nontraditional defense contractors and acquisition policy; and acquisition reform. FY26 and FY27 Homeland Security Appropriations issues and funding include but are not limited to cyber programs; information systems; telecommunications; technology equipment; infrastructure; support and services; border security technologies; Department of Homeland Security Headquarters Consolidation at St. Elizabeths; Office of Biometric Identity Management. FY26 and FY27 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations issues are related to Department of Homeland Security Headquarters consolidation. FY26 and FY27 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development issues related to FAA communications, funding for the FAA Aircraft Certification Service, all general aviation related issues, FAA air/ground communications, Maritime Administration's Ready Reserve sealift recapitalization, commercial shipping, and the shipbuilding industry regarding Maritime Guaranteed Loan Program and the Jones Act. FY26 and FY27 Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill for submarine supplier development and community college partnerships; submarine workforce training and education; pension funding stabilization for single-employer plans. FY26 and FY27 Intelligence Community issues and funding related to classified programs. FY26 and FY27 Interior issues related to Indian Health Services. FY26 and FY27 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs issues related to Veterans Administration Technology Modernization. Defense: FY27 Department of Defense Appropriations and Authorization issues and funding included but are not limited to shipbuilding; submarines; submarine workforce training and education, Navy ship repair; ground vehicles; air defense systems in regards to M-SHORAD; aircraft; communication systems; classified programs; ammunition and weapon systems; cloud computing; US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation- eXtended (US BICES-X); nontraditional defense contractors and acquisition policy; and acquisition reform. FY27 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations (bill numbers not yet assigned); FY27 Department of State Authorization Bill (bill numbers not yet assigned). FY27 and Defense Authorization (bill numbers not yet assigned). Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: The treatment of research & experimental expenditures incurred during the taxable year in connection with trade or business expenses. Homeland Security: FY26 and FY27 Homeland Security Appropriations issues and funding include but are not limited to cyber programs; information systems; telecommunications; technology equipment; infrastructure; support and services; border security technologies; Consolidated Tower and Surveillance Equipment; Department of Homeland Security Headquarters Consolidation at St. Elizabeths; and Office of Biometric Identity Management. Transportation: FY26 and FY27 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development issues related to FAA communications, FY25 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development issues related to FAA communications, funding for the FAA Aircraft Certification Service, all general aviation related issues, FAA air/ground communications, commercial shipping, and the shipbuilding industry regarding Maritime Guaranteed Loan Program and the Jones Act. Maritime Administration's Ready Reserve sealift recapitalization. Issues related to FAA communications, FAA Aircraft Certification Service, FAA air/ground communications, and all general aviation related issues in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (HR 3935 that became Public Law 118-63) to include the enacted legislation's implementation. Aerospace: FY26 and FY27 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development issues are related to FAA Aircraft Certification Service, emissions standards, all general aviation related issues, FAA air/ground communications, and IT & cyber security issues. FY26 and FY27 Commerce, Justice and Science issues are related to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Hurricane Hunter aircraft fleet. Education: FY26 and FY27 Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education issues for submarine supplier development and community college partnerships; submarine workforce training and education; pension funding stabilization for single-employer plans. Issues related to Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) technology modernization and award eligibility determination. Intelligence: FY26 and FY27 Intelligence Community issues and funding related to classified programs. Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: FY26 and FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education issues regarding submarine supplier development and community college partnerships. Foreign Relations: FY26 and FY27 State and Foreign Operations & FY26 and FY27 Department of State issues and funding including but not limited to relevant cyber programs; information systems; telecommunications; technology equipment; infrastructure; support & services; foreign military sales & direct commercial sales to include those by non-United States based subsidiaries; the Australia - United Kingdom - United States (AUKUS) partnership and Virginia Class Submarines. Immigration: Issues related to funding and user fees for USCIS (United States Citizenship & Immigration Services) within FY26 and FY27 appropriations bills. Issues related to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Indian/Native American Affairs: FY26 and FY27 Department of Interior Appropriations and FY26 and FY27 Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations issues and funding related to Indian Health Services Electronic Health Records.

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Insurance: Support efforts to ensure adequate insurance levels for coal mining reclamation and black lung insurance. Health Issues: Support for funding for NIOSH and coal workers programs to prevent black lung disease. Oppose H.R. 5304 due to related funding cuts. Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757. Agriculture: Support for funding for the Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, WIC, SNAP, food assistance, Rural Partners Network, and Rural Energy for America Program in FY27 appropriations bills. Bankruptcy: Coal mining bankruptcies, lobbying for legislation to ensure money for reclamation after coal bankruptcies. Support H.R. 7249 Budget/Appropriations: Support for funding in appropriations bills for OSMRE, MSHA, OSHA, EDA, USDA, FEMA, USGS, AmeriCorps, CDFI, Appalachian Regional Commission, clean energy, economic development, and rural energy. Clean Air and Water (quality): Oppose efforts to roll back Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections. Oppose S. 2750: SANDBOX Act. Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Oppose H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act Oppose H.R. 3668: Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Oppose 3898: Permit Act Support H.R. 7249 related to coal reclamation bonds. Oppose Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act, H.R. 3927 Support funding for clean water infrastructure for West Virginia communities and more broadly. Disaster Planning/Emergencies: Support S. 267, H.R. 76 to provide for reimbursement of repairs to private roads and bridges in North Carolina damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. Support funding for FEMA, Rural Disaster Home Repair Program, flood mitigation assistance, priority streamgages network, USGS funding in FY 26 and FY 27 appropriations, H.R. 4754, H.R. 4213 and S. 2431. Provide feedback on FEMA reform bills to members of Congress. Support H.R. 4669 to improve FEMA processes. Oppose HR 4553 due to agency and program cuts. Oppose rescission and freezing of funds for disaster relief provided through FEMA and EPA. Economics/Economic Development: Support funding in FY26 and FY27 appropriations bills for economic development efforts in Appalachia, including Appalachian Regional Commission, EDA, EPA, and USDA programs, including in H.R. 4553, HR 4121, HR 3944, HR 4754, S 2431, H.R. 5304, H.R. 5342. Oppose H.R. 5342 due to funding cuts to the Economic Development Administration. Support HR 5687 to ensure people are able to heat their homes. Support S. 3965 to make EDA applications more accessible. Energy/Nuclear: Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Oppose S. 4112 and H.R. 7070 to extend coal production tax credits. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977). Fuel/Gas/Oil: Support S. 2508: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025, to protect people from gas leaks. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Ensure adequate benefits for miners with black lung disease. Ensure adequate funding for MSHA and DOL to protect miners' health and safety. Support funding for reentry employment opportunities, registered apprenticeships, workforce innovation and opportunity act training and employment services grants, OSHA, and NIOSH in FY 26 appropriations bills. Oppose H.R. 5304 due to funding cuts to MSHA, DOL; Support S. 2587 to fund health and labor programs. Support legislation to improve benefits for miners with black lung disease - S. 3491, H.R. 6756, S. 3505, H.R. 6757. Manufacturing: No lobbying on this issue this quarter. Natural Resources: Ensure reclamation of coal mines. Support H.R. 7249 to ensure adequate bonds for coal reclamation. Oppose cuts to EPA and Interior programs in FY 26 appropriations, including HR 4553 and H.R. 4754. Oppose H.R. 4776: SPEED Act due to impacts on air and water quality. Support H.R. 4705: ACHE Act to protect communities from impacts of coal mining. Support H.R. 2405 White Oak Resilience Act. Oppose 3898 Permit Act, H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 7872 to amend the Mineral Leasing Act. Support the ePermit Act. Utilities: Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Support for H.R. 1373, H.R 144, and S. 1354 related to TVA transparency and salary transparency, and the TVA IRP bill (H.R. 6357) related to improving TVA's IRP process. Oppose new nominees to TVA board. Oppose bills decreasing funding for the DOE, including H.R. 4553. Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Oppose HR 4121 due to funding cuts to the Department of Agriculture and related energy programs. Oppose H.R. 3668 Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act and H.R. 3632 Power Plant Reliability Act, due to impacts on communities dealing with harmful pollution and climate change impacts. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977). Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Support reinstating clean electric tax credits, including S. 2681: Lowering Electric Bills Act. Support the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977). Housing: Support funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Affairs in FY 27 appropriations. Environment/Superfund: Support funding for EPA in FY 27 appropriations bills.

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Budget/Appropriations: HR 4553/S 3293 - FY26 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill - Funding for MET priorities, including draught mitigation and infrastructure projects HR 4754/S 2431- FY26 Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill - EPA/water conservation funding HR 6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment, Appropriations Act, 2026 - drought mitigation and water infrastructure projects; EPA/water conservation funding Environment/Superfund: Bureau of Reclamation - Colorado River allocations and salinity issues Department of Energy - - salinity program IIJA/IRA Implementation - Bucket 1 and 2 NOFOs/grants Large Scale Water Recycling implementation Farm Bill - Colorado River salinity program

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Clean Air and Water (quality): Authorization funding for ground water clean up Budget/Appropriations: HR 4553/S 3293 - FY26 Energy-Water appropriations bill - Bureau of Reclamation funding for groundwater cleanup HR 6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment, Appropriations Act, 2026 - San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund

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Environment/Superfund: Flood control and federal water related issues WIFIA, WIIN and Title XVI funding Implementation of HR 7776 - Water Resources Development Act of 2022 Budget/Appropriations: HR 4553/S 3293 - FY26 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill - Funding for water projects HR 4754/S 2431 - FY26 Interior Appropriations Bill -EPA funding levels HR 6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment, Appropriations Act, 2026 - funding for water projects and EPA funding levels

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Budget/Appropriations: HR 4754/S 2431 - FY26 Interior/EPA appropriations bill - EPA funding levels related to DERA and Targeted Airshed program, - congressionally directed spending HR 4553 - FY26 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill - zero emission program funding, - congressionally directed spending HR 6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment, Appropriations Act, 2026 - EPA funding levels related to DERA, 103/105 program, and the Targeted Airshed Grant program Clean Air and Water (quality): Air pollution related issues including Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Vehicle emission standards EPA funding levels CAA California waivers IIJA/IRA implementation - CPRG grant program

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Small Business: Cyber Security Programs for Small Businesses SBIR, STTR Reauthorization Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21); Medicaid related issues; healthcare related provisions Reconciliation Bill Provisions Impacting University Funding University Endowment Taxes Budget/Appropriations: H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21); Student Financial Aid, Graduate Student Loans, Agriculture Research Facilities, Medicaid related issues; healthcare related provisions FY26 Appropriations and Funding for Basic Science, NSF, NIH, Student Financial Aid, Agriculture, NASA, Energy, Transportation, and HR 4121 and S. 2256 Agriculture-FDA Appropriations bill; HR 5342 and S.2354 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bill; HR 4016 and S. 2572 Defense Appropriations bill; HR 4553 Energy & Water Appropriations bill; HR 4754 Interior-Environment Appropriations bill; HR 5304 and S. 2587 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill; HR 4779 National Security-State-Foreign Operations Appropriations bill; and HR 4552 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill Defense: FY26 Funding for University-Based Research Artificial Intelligence HR 3838, FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act; research and development issues S.2296, FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act; research and development issues HR 4016/S.2572 FY2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act; research and development issues, research facility issues Education: H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21); Medicaid related issues; healthcare related provisions; changes to student financial aid, loans, grants FY26 Appropriations funding for Education research, Pell Grant program, Title VI and Fulbright-Hays program, Institute of Education Sciences White House Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence HR 1048 The DETERRENT Act; research and development issues HR 6951 the College Cost reduction Act Medical School Accreditation Health Issues: Reconciliation Bill - Medicare, Medicaid, Physician Payments, 340(b) Discount Drug Program, ACA Premium Tax Credits; HHS, CMS H.R. 9351, Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act of 2024 H.R. 4581, 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025 H.R. 4731, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 EDUCATE Act (House/Senate) Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (House/Senate) Reinforcing Essential Health Systems for Communities Act (House/Senate) Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH (National Institutes of Health) Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates (NOT-OD-25-068, February 7, 2025); Facilities and Administrative costs (F&A) related issues 340B Drug Discount Program; Application Process for the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program and Request for Public Comment (HRSA-2025-14619, (90 FR 36163)); issues related to proposed 340B rebate model Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funding related issues Medicare telehealth waiver related issues mRNA Vaccine Clinical Trials Immigration: Student/Faculty Visas H-1B Visa Program and Optional Practical Training (OPT)-related issues (House/Senate) International Education Programs H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21); Immigration related visa and prevailing wage issues Department of Homeland Security Proposed Rule (2025-16554 (90 FR 42070) re: Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media; issues concerning duration of status Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs: FY26 Funding for NIH, University-based research programs Indirect Cost Payments for Research Graduate Student Support Hospital Financing Per Capita Caps (House/Senate) State Directed Payment Program (House/Senate/CMS) Medicaid Provider Tax (House/Senate/CMS) Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) (House/Senate) One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House/Senate) Accreditation of Medical Schools Mental Health Impact of Cannabis Usage mRNA Vaccine Research and Cancer Science/Technology: Executive Order 14332 issued August 7, 2025, Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking; issues related to federal grant awards H.R. 3838/S. 2296 - FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act; research facilities issues; research and development issues H.R. 4553, FY 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; university research and development issues H.R. 5342/S. 2354, FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; university research and development issues; Facilities and Administration (F&A) issues H.R. 5304/S. 2587, FY2026 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education, and Related Appropriations Act; research and development issues H.R. 5371, FY 2026 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act; funding provisions; research and development issues; facilities and administration reimbursement H.R. 4121/S. 2256, FY 2026 Agriculture Appropriations Act; research and development issues; funding for agriculture research programs; pest management and invasive species research related issues; Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) related research issues; Agriculture Food and Research Initiative (AFRI); provisions related to nutrition, research, extension, forestry; grant related funding issues; new world screwworm; other issues H.R. 4016/S. 2572, FY 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act; research and development issues; extramural research issues; research facilities issues; Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs related issues; research issues; federal grant related issues; funding for research programs NASA Reauthorization (House/Senate) Sea Grant/NOAA Research (House/Senate)

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Clean Air and Water (quality): Air pollution related issues including Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Vehicle emission standards EPA funding levels CAA California waivers IIJA/IRA implementation - CPRG grant program Clean Air Act FY26 Community Project Funding Budget/Appropriations: HR 4754/S 2431 - FY26 Interior/EPA appropriations bill - EPA funding levels related to DERA and Targeted Airshed program, - congressionally directed spending HR 4553/S 3293 - FY26 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill - zero emission program funding, - congressionally directed spending HR 6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment, Appropriations Act, 2026 - DERA and Targeted Airshed Grant program; congressional directing spending

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Budget/Appropriations: HR 4553/S 3293 - FY26 Energy & Water appropriations bill - drought mitigation and water infrastructure projects Continued IIJA/IRA implementation Implementation of HR 7776 - Water Resources Development Act of 2022 HR 6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment, Appropriations Act, 2026 - drought mitigation and water infrastructure projects

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Utilities: Issues related to the development and provision of electricity Budget/Appropriations: HR 4553/S 3293 - FY26 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill - SONGS and waste storage HR 6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment, Appropriations Act, 2026 - SONGS and waste storage Consumer Issues/Safety/Products: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act

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Clean Air and Water (quality): Water and wastewater infrastructure and funding for Title XVI Federal water storage program Budget/Appropriations: HR 4553/S 3293 - FY26 Energy-Water Appropriations bill - Small Water Storage Program and CDF request HR 6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment, Appropriations Act, 2026 - Small Water Storage Program

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Budget/Appropriations: Funding for Port related projects HR 4553/S 3293 - FY26 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill - HMT funding issues & Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund spending IRA implementation - clean port grants HR 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - EPA clean air programs implementation HR 6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment, Appropriations Act, 2026 - HMT funding

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Energy/Nuclear: Issues related to advanced nuclear reactors and next generation fuel development; issues concerning the DOE Advanced Reactor Development Program; commercial nuclear issues included in the FY26 Energy and Water appropriations bills HR 4553 and S. 3293 as later combined in HR 6938 - FY2026 Consolidated CJS, Energy & Water, Interior Appropriations Act

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Energy/Nuclear: General issues related to infrastructure development including commercial nuclear facilities and mining and metals production and processing facilities; general issues related to the waste treatment plant; informational issues concerning NNSA procurements and NASA project development (Artemis); related issues included in FY2026 appropriations process (Energy and Water Development HR 4553 and S. 3293) and (Commerce, Justice, Science HR 5342 and S. 2354) as combined in HR 6938 - FY2026 Consolidated CJS, Energy & Water, Interior Appropriations Act Defense: Issues related to the Sentinel project in FY26 Defense Appropriations legislation (HR 4016 and S. 2572) as included in HR 7148 - FY2026 Consolidated Defense, LHHSED, Nat. Sec.-State, THUD, FSGG Approps. Act

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Energy/Nuclear: General issues related to commercial nuclear energy; commercial nuclear issues included in FY2026 Energy and Water Development (HR 4553 and S. 3293) later included in HR 6938 - FY2026 Consolidated CJS, Energy & Water, Interior Appropriations Act; commercial nuclear issues included in Defense Appropriations (HR 4016 and S. 2572) later included in HR 7148 - FY2026 Consolidated Defense, LHHSED, Nat. Sec.-State, THUD, FSGG Approps. Act

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Utilities: General issues related to electric utility operations; discussions related to infrastructure permitting reforms; general issues involving commercial nuclear policy interests, and LIHEAP issues as included in FY26 appropriations bills - Energy and Water Development (HR 4553 and S. 3293) and Labor HHS (HR 5304 and S. 2587) later combined in HR 6938 - FY2026 Consolidated CJS, Energy & Water, Interior Appropriations Act and HR 7142 - FY2026 Consolidated Defense, LHHSED, Nat. Sec.-State, THUD, FSGG Approps. Act; DOE implementation of electric utility-related issues in H.R. 1 - the One Big Beautiful Bill

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Budget/Appropriations: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (HR 7148) - monitored legislation. House (no bill number) and Senate (no bill number) Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill -- issues related to solid rocket motor technology. House (HR 4016) and Senate (S 2572) Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill -- issues related to solid rocket motor technology. House (HR 4553) and Senate (S 3293) Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill -- issues related to testing strategic systems. Defense: House (no bill number) and Senate (no bill number) Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act -- issues related to solid rocket motor technologies. House (HR 3838) and Senate (S 2296) Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act -- issues related to solid rocket motor technologies.

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Environment/Superfund: Client supported funding requests from the Water Replenishment District as found in HR 4553. Also referenced H. Report 119-213 of the FY26 Energy and Water Appropriations bill with regard to Community Fnding for This bill has yet to be finalized and passed by both Houses of Congress. But client did contact its House Delegation client also ucontacted Congressional of the House and the Senate with regard to fundin. The project in question id part of the Santa Ana Dam whose fooyptony is used to capture run-off which is then funneled into the Main San Gabriel Basin Aquifer. funding for the Water Replenishment which is a regonal agent remediating groundwater in the region. Sought FY26 Appropriations funding from the FY26 Energy and Water Appropriations bill [HR4553] and H:Rept119-213]. This legislation has yet to be considered by the full House or at all in the Senate................................................................... by either the full House or any movement in the Senate we will continue to work with both House and Senate supporting Energy and Water Appropriations funding.

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Clean Air and Water (quality): Advocating for funding for the Florida Keys Water Quality Improvement from the House Energy and Water Appropriations Committee through the Community Project Funding process in the FY26 Corps of Engineers Energy and Water Appropriations bill which will receive a bill number once it has been marked up in Full Appropriations Committee in early July. The FY26 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill is HR 4553, abd H. Rept. 119-213. It has been marked uo by the House Energy and Water Appropriations SubCommittee and referred to the full House by a Committee vote of 35-27, Action by the Senate awaits tje return of the Congress. The House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee provided $5,578 million for the Florida Keys Water Quality Improvement Project in the "Construction" Section of the Committee Report H. RPT. 119.213 and PL 119-74.

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Health Issues: Reconciliation Bill - Medicare, Medicaid, Physician Payments, 340(b) Discount Drug Program, ACA Premium Tax Credits; HHS, CMS H.R. 9351, Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act of 2024 H.R. 4581, 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025 H.R. 4731, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025 EDUCATE Act (House/Senate) Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (House/Senate) Reinforcing Essential Health Systems for Communities Act (House/Senate) Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH (National Institutes of Health) Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates (NOT-OD-25-068, February 7, 2025); Facilities and Administrative costs (F&A) related issues 340B Drug Discount Program; Application Process for the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program and Request for Public Comment (HRSA-2025-14619, (90 FR 36163)); issues related to proposed 340B rebate model Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funding related issues Medicare telehealth waiver related issues Mental Health Impact of Cannabis Usage Budget/Appropriations: H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21); Student Financial Aid, Graduate Student Loans, Agriculture Research Facilities, Medicaid related issues; healthcare related provisions FY26 Appropriations and Funding for Basic Science, NSF, NIH, Student Financial Aid, Agriculture, NASA, Energy, Transportation, and HR 4121 and S. 2256 Agriculture-FDA Appropriations bill; HR 5342 and S.2354 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bill; HR 4016 and S. 2572 Defense Appropriations bill; HR 4553 Energy & Water Appropriations bill; HR 4754 Interior-Environment Appropriations bill; HR 5304 and S. 2587 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill; HR 4779 National Security-State-Foreign Operations Appropriations bill; and HR 4552 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill Defense: FY26 Funding for University-Based Research Artificial Intelligence HR 3838, FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act; research and development issues S.2296, FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act; research and development issues HR 4016/S.2572 FY2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act; research and development issues, research facility issues Education: H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21); Medicaid related issues; healthcare related provisions; changes to student financial aid, loans, grants FY26 Appropriations funding for Education research, Pell Grant program, Title VI and Fulbright-Hays program, Institute of Education Sciences White House Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence HR 1048 The DETERRENT Act; research and development issues HR 6951 the College Cost reduction Act Medical School Accreditation Immigration: Student/Faculty Visas H-1B Visa Program and Optional Practical Training (OPT)-related issues (House/Senate) International Education Programs H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21); Immigration related issues Department of Homeland Security Proposed Rule (2025-16554 (90 FR 42070) re: Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media; issues concerning duration of status Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs: FY26 Funding for NIH, University-based research programs Indirect Cost Payments for Research Graduate Student Support Hospital Financing Per Capita Caps (House/Senate) State Directed Payment Program (House/Senate/CMS) Medicaid Provider Tax (House/Senate/CMS) Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) (House/Senate) One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House/Senate) Accreditation of Medical Schools Mental Health Impact of Cannabis Usage mRNA Vaccine Research and Cancer Science/Technology: Executive Order 14332 issued August 7, 2025, Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking; issues related to federal grant awards H.R. 3838/S. 2296 - FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act; research facilities issues; research and development issues H.R. 4553, FY 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; university research and development issues H.R. 5342/S. 2354, FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; university research and development issues; Facilities and Administration (F&A) issues H.R. 5304/S. 2587, FY2026 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education, and Related Appropriations Act; research and development issues H.R. 5371, FY 2026 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act; funding provisions; research and development issues; facilities and administration reimbursement H.R. 4121/S. 2256, FY 2026 Agriculture Appropriations Act; research and development issues; funding for agriculture research programs; pest management and invasive species research related issues; Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) related research issues; Agriculture Food and Research Initiative (AFRI); provisions related to nutrition, research, extension, forestry; grant related funding issues; new world screwworm; other issues H.R. 4016/S. 2572, FY 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act; research and development issues; extramural research issues; research facilities issues; Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs related issues; research issues; federal grant related issues; funding for research programs NASA Reauthorization (House/Senate) Sea Grant/NOAA Research (House/Senate) Small Business: Cyber Security Programs for Small Businesses SBIR, STTR Reauthorization Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21); Medicaid related issues; healthcare related provisions Reconciliation Bill Provisions Impacting University Funding University Endowment Taxes