[TechInquiry] Lobbying and Contracting for 'defense logistics agency; dept of defense dla energy'

US Federal Contracts
US Lobbying Filings

Summary
Records

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Maximum single-filing lobbying: $290,000.00 USD
Total lobbying: $675,000.00 USD

Source: Senate OPR LD-1 and LD-2 downloads (updated daily)
Cf. OpenSecrets

Retrieved and analyzed 12 filings.

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Filing 0 of 12
2020, 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31)

Amount

$290,000.00 USD

Date Received

January 21, 2021

Client

Name	National Electrical Manufacturers Association
State	VIRGINIA, USA

Registrant

Name	National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Address	1300 NORTH 17TH STREET; SUITE 900; ROSSLYN, VA 22209 USA
Contact	Philip A. Squair

Lobbyists

Bunning, Sue

Grosholz, Holly

Squair, Philip

Weems, Peter

Srebnik, Laura

Tatman, Stacy

Government Entities

HHS: CMS

As written: "Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)"
Commerce

As written: "Commerce, Dept of (DOC)"
Energy

As written: "Energy, Dept of"
House of Representatives

As written: "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"
HUD

As written: "Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD)"
Senate

As written: "SENATE"
Veterans Affairs

As written: "Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)"

Issues

TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
- Tax extenders.
HEALTH ISSUES
- Coverage and Payment for Nuclear Medicine generally
- H.R. 3772, the Medicare Diagnostic Radiopharmaceutical Payment Equity Act of 2019 specifically.
- Medical Device Servicing, MDUFA, DLA Procurement Policies
- Focused Ultrasound, Provider E/M Policies
- The Critical Medical Infrastructure Right-to-Repair Act of 2020
- Meet with Defense Logistics Agency to discuss progress relating to government contracts for Members involving medical device contracts
- Planning for meeting with Defense Health Agency and the National Acquisitions Center/ Veterans' Affairs regarding medical device government contracts
- Questions on the implementation at the Defense Health Agency of the Cybersecurity maturity model certification and general agenda setting for Defense Health Agency and the VA/National Acquisition Center
BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS
- Planning a meeting with NEMA Members and Members of Congress regarding staffing levels at the National Acquisition Center.
- Planning for discussion of staffing levels for the Department of Veterans Affairs as it relates to medical device government contracts.
CONSUMER ISSUES/SAFETY/PRODUCTS
- Request to Rep. Waters for help updating HUD NEC reference
ENERGY/NUCLEAR
- Energy Act of 2020
- Grid Innovation Caucus briefing.
- Worked to facilitate the November 18 and 19th Grid Innovation Summit that presented information to the Congressional Grid Innovation

Filing 1 of 12
2020, 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)

Date Received

April 3, 2020

Client

Name	Delta Star, Inc
State	MARYLAND, USA

Registrant

Name	Delta Star, Inc
Description	Manufacturing Mobile Transformers and Substations
Address	7910 Woodmont Ave.; Suite 1020; Bethesda, MD 20814 USA
Contact	Ryan Murphy

Lobbyist

Murphy, Ryan

Government Entities

Defense: USACE

As written: "Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers)"
Defense: Army

As written: "Army, Dept of (Other) "
defense logistics agency
Defense

As written: "Defense, Dept of (DOD)"
Energy

As written: "Energy, Dept of"
DHS: FEMA

As written: "Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)"
House of Representatives

As written: "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"
DHS

As written: "Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)"
Defense: Navy

As written: "Navy, Dept of"

Issues

DISASTER PLANNING/EMERGENCIES
- Discussions with USACE on electric infrastructure disaster modeling
- Meeting with DLA to discuss rapid recovery of electric grid for installation energy
- Meeting with Army OEI and Navy REPO on energy resilience
HOMELAND SECURITY
- USACE's energy resilience and disaster relief modeling, master plans pertaining to FEMA
- "Buy American" designation of electric transmission assets for critical infrastructure
DEFENSE
- NDAA FY2020 Definitions of "Energy Resilience" and "Energy Security," and incentives to electric utilities
- Other Transactional Authorities
- DOD and DOE FEMP projects (UESC, ESPC) with Army OEI and Navy REPO
- Emergency Response planning for electric grid outages
UTILITIES
- Exploring incentives for DOD, DOE, and utilities to acquire "Buy American" - designated energy resilience assets if servicing a mission with critical infrastructure.
ENERGY/NUCLEAR
- DOE and DOD modeling for electric transmission and distribution energy resilience
FUEL/GAS/OIL
- DOD installations' approach to "islanding" and "black start" technologies
- Energy savings and energy efficiency programs (DOE's FEMP projects)
- Gas Turbine technology

Filing 2 of 12
2020, 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)

Date Received

April 3, 2020

Client

Name	Delta Star, Inc
State	MARYLAND, USA

Registrant

Name	Delta Star, Inc
Description	Manufacturing Mobile Transformers and Substations
Address	7910 Woodmont Ave.; Suite 1020; Bethesda, MD 20814 USA
Contact	Ryan Murphy

Lobbyist

Murphy, Ryan

Government Entities

Defense: USACE

As written: "Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers)"
Defense: Army

As written: "Army, Dept of (Other) "
defense logistics agency
Defense

As written: "Defense, Dept of (DOD)"
Energy

As written: "Energy, Dept of"
DHS: FEMA

As written: "Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)"
House of Representatives

As written: "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"
DHS

As written: "Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)"
Defense: Navy

As written: "Navy, Dept of"

Issues

DISASTER PLANNING/EMERGENCIES
- Discussions with USACE on electric infrastructure disaster modeling
- Meeting with DLA to discuss rapid recovery of electric grid for installation energy
- Meeting with Army OEI and Navy REPO on energy resilience
HOMELAND SECURITY
- USACE's energy resilience and disaster relief modeling, master plans pertaining to FEMA
- "Buy American" designation of electric transmission assets for critical infrastructure
UTILITIES
- Exploring incentives for DOD, DOE, and utilities to acquire "Buy American" - designated energy resilience assets if servicing a mission with critical infrastructure.
ENERGY/NUCLEAR
- DOE and DOD modeling for electric transmission and distribution energy resilience
FUEL/GAS/OIL
- DOD installations' approach to "islanding" and "black start" technologies
- Energy savings and energy efficiency programs (DOE's FEMP projects)
- Gas Turbine technology
DEFENSE
- NDAA FY2020 Definitions of "Energy Resilience" and "Energy Security," and incentives to electric utilities
- Other Transactional Authorities
- DOD and DOE FEMP projects (UESC, ESPC) with Army OEI and Navy REPO
- Emergency Response planning for electric grid outages

Filing 3 of 12
2019, 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31)

Date Received

January 21, 2020

Client

Name	Delta Star, Inc
State	MARYLAND, USA

Registrant

Name	Delta Star, Inc
Description	Manufacturing Mobile Transformers and Substations
Address	7910 Woodmont Ave.; Suite 1020; Bethesda, MD 20814 USA
Contact	Ryan Murphy

Lobbyist

Murphy, Ryan

Government Entities

Defense: USACE

As written: "Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers)"
Defense: Army

As written: "Army, Dept of (Other) "
defense logistics agency
Defense

As written: "Defense, Dept of (DOD)"
Energy

As written: "Energy, Dept of"
DHS: FEMA

As written: "Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)"
House of Representatives

As written: "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"
DHS

As written: "Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)"
Defense: Navy

As written: "Navy, Dept of"

Issues

UTILITIES
- Exploring incentives for DOD, DOE, and utilities to acquire "Buy American" - designated energy resilience assets if servicing a mission with critical infrastructure.
FUEL/GAS/OIL
- DOD installations' approach to "islanding" and "black start" technologies
- Energy savings and energy efficiency programs (DOE's FEMP projects)
- Gas Turbine technology
HOMELAND SECURITY
- USACE's energy resilience and disaster relief modeling, master plans pertaining to FEMA
- "Buy American" designation of electric transmission assets for critical infrastructure
DEFENSE
- NDAA FY2020 Definitions of "Energy Resilience" and "Energy Security," and incentives to electric utilities
- Other Transactional Authorities
- DOD and DOE FEMP projects (UESC, ESPC) with Army OEI and Navy REPO
- Emergency Response planning for electric grid outages
ENERGY/NUCLEAR
- DOE and DOD modeling for electric transmission and distribution energy resilience
DISASTER PLANNING/EMERGENCIES
- Discussions with USACE on electric infrastructure disaster modeling
- Meeting with DLA to discuss rapid recovery of electric grid for installation energy
- Meeting with Army OEI and Navy REPO on energy resilience

Filing 4 of 12
2018, 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)

Amount

$40,000.00 USD

Date Received

April 24, 2018

Client

Name	Glen Raven Inc 1831 North Park Avenue Glen Raven Nc 27217
Description	textile manufacturing
State	NORTH CAROLINA, USA

Registrant

Name	Ms. Missy Branson
Description	general lobbying practice primarily focused on trade, defense, and energy issues
Address	1807 Wiltberger St NW; Washington, DC 20001 USA
Contact	Missy Branson

Lobbyist

Branson, Missy
Position: House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director

Government Entities

Commerce

As written: "Commerce, Dept of (DOC)"
CPSC

As written: "Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)"
House of Representatives

As written: "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"
EOP: OMB

As written: "Office of Management & Budget (OMB)"
Senate

As written: "SENATE"
DHS: CBP

As written: "U.S. Customs & Border Protection"
u.s. international trade commission (itc)
EOP: USTR

As written: "U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)"
EOP: White House Office

As written: "White House Office"

Issues

APPAREL/CLOTHING INDUSTRY/TEXTILES
- American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act (AMCA) of 2016 implementation (P.L. 114-159) -- International Trade Commission AMCA Final Report, supported passage of legislation implementing final report H.R. 4318/S. 2108
- NAFTA renegotiation -- all issues associated with textile and apparel rules of origin, tariff preference levels for textiles and apparel, customs enforcement and short supply
- Ongoing issues with implementation of the FY2017 National Defense Appropriations Act -- report language encouraging contracting reforms of the Federal Prison Industries (FPI) rolled into the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (P.L. 115-31)
- Issues related to implementation of the FY2018 National Defense Authorization Bill -- Sec. 811 waiver authority for purposes to expand competition, Sec 812 increased simplified acquisition threshold, Sec. 817 repeal of domestic source restriction related to wearable electronics, Sec 853 commercial item determination, Sec 855 inapplicable laws and regulations, Sec 863 Sunset of certain provisions relating to the industrial base, Sec 865 procurement exception relating to agreements with foreign governments -- each of these sections weakens the Berry Amendment procurement as it relates to DOD
- potential FTA renegotiations -- specifically U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement
- potential U.S.-Japan FTA, and Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement -- provisions related to textile and apparel rules of origin, tariff phase-outs, short supply and customs enforcement
- Implementation of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)
- CPSC regulations regarding furniture flammability
- Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (P.L. 115-97) -- implementation of provisions addressing corporate rate reductions, corporate alternative minimum tax (AMT), section 199 deduction, interest deduction,cost recovery, net operating losses, research and development, territorial taxation, deemed repatriation, anti-base erosion, estate and gift taxes
- Section 301 China tariffs
- Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs.
TRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)
- American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act (AMCA) of 2016 implementation (P.L. 114-159) -- International Trade Commission AMCA Final Report, supported passage of legislation implementing final report H.R. 4318/S. 2108
- NAFTA renegotiation -- all issues associated with textile and apparel rules of origin, tariff preference levels for textiles and apparel, customs enforcement and short supply
- potential FTA renegotiations -- specifically U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement
- potential U.S.-Japan FTA, and Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement -- provisions related to textile and apparel rules of origin, tariff phase-outs, short supply and customs enforcement
- Section 301 China tariffs
- Section 232 Steel and Aluminum tariffs
BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS
- Ongoing implementation issues with the FY 2017 National Defense Appropriations Act -- report language encouraging contracting reforms of the Federal Prison Industries (FPI) specifically as it relates to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) reliance on FPI and whether this is at the expense of private industry and workers -- rolled into the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (P.L. 115-31).
TARIFF (MISCELLANEOUS TARIFF BILLS)
- American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act (AMCA) of 2016 implementation (P.L. 114-159) -- International Trade Commission AMCA Final Report, supported legislation implementing final report H.R. 4318/S. 2108.
MANUFACTURING
- American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act (AMCA) of 2016 implementation (P.L. 114-159) -- International Trade Commission AMCA Final Report, supported passage of legislation implementing final report H.R. 4318/S. 2108
- NAFTA renegotiation -- all issues associated with textile and apparel rules of origin, tariff preference levels for textiles and apparel, customs enforcement and short supply
- Ongoing issues with implementation of the FY2017 National Defense Appropriations Act -- report language encouraging contracting reforms of the Federal Prison Industries (FPI) rolled into the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (P.L. 115-31)
- Issues related to implementation of the FY2018 National Defense Authorization Bill -- Sec. 811 waiver authority for purposes to expand competition, Sec 812 increased simplified acquisition threshold, Sec. 817 repeal of domestic source restriction related to wearable electronics, Sec 853 commercial item determination, Sec 855 inapplicable laws and regulations, Sec 863 Sunset of certain provisions relating to the industrial base, Sec 865 procurement exception relating to agreements with foreign governments -- each of these sections weakens the Berry Amendment procurement as it relates to DOD
- potential FTA renegotiations -- specifically U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement
- potential U.S.-Japan FTA, and Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement -- provisions related to textile and apparel rules of origin, tariff phase-outs, short supply and customs enforcement
- Implementation of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)
- CPSC regulations regarding furniture flammability
- Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (P.L. 115-97) -- implementation of provisions addressing corporate rate reductions, corporate alternative minimum tax (AMT), section 199 deduction, interest deduction,cost recovery, net operating losses, research and development, territorial taxation, deemed repatriation, anti-base erosion, estate and gift taxes
- Section 301 China tariffs
- Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs.
TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
- Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (P.L. 115-97) -- implementation of provisions addressing corporate rate reductions, corporate alternative minimum tax (AMT), section 199 deduction, interest deduction,cost recovery, net operating losses, research and development, territorial taxation, deemed repatriation, anti-base erosion, estate and gift taxes.

Filing 5 of 12
2017, 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31)

Amount

$40,000.00 USD

Date Received

January 31, 2018

Client

Name	Glen Raven Inc 1831 North Park Avenue Glen Raven Nc 27217
Description	textile manufacturing
State	NORTH CAROLINA, USA

Registrant

Name	Ms. Missy Branson
Description	general lobbying practice primarily focused on trade, defense, and energy issues
Address	1160 1st Street, NE; Suite 1214; Washington, DC 20002 USA
Contact	Missy Branson

Lobbyist

Branson, Missy
Position: House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director

Government Entities

Commerce

As written: "Commerce, Dept of (DOC)"
CPSC

As written: "Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)"
defense logistics agency
FTC

As written: "Federal Trade Commission (FTC)"
House of Representatives

As written: "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"
Senate

As written: "SENATE"
DHS: CBP

As written: "U.S. Customs & Border Protection"
u.s. international trade commission (itc)
EOP: USTR

As written: "U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)"

Issues

DEFENSE
- NAFTA renegotiation -- all issues associated with textile and apparel and government procurement and Berry Amendment
- Buy American Act/Buy America Act/Berry Amendment/Kissell Amendment -- government wide procurement reform efforts relating to textiles and apparel
- Ongoing issues with implementation of the FY2017 National Defense Appropriations Act -- report language encouraging contracting reforms of the Federal Prison Industries (FPI) rolled into the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (P.L. 115-31)
- Issues related to implementation of the FY2018 National Defense Authorization Bill -- Sec. 811 waiver authority for purposes to expand competition, Sec 812 increased simplified acquisition threshold, Sec. 817 repeal of domestic source restriction related to wearable electronics, Sec 853 commercial item determination, Sec 855 inapplicable laws and regulations, Sec 863 Sunset of certain provisions relating to the industrial base, Sec 865 procurement exception relating to agreements with foreign governments -- each of these sections weakens the Berry Amendment procurement as it relates to DOD.
GOVERNMENT ISSUES
- Buy American Act/Buy America Act/Berry Amendment/Kissell Amendment -- government wide procurement reform efforts relating to textiles and apparel.
MANUFACTURING
- American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act (AMCA) of 2016 implementation (P.L. 114-159) -- International Trade Commission AMCA Final Report, August 2017, House hearing on importance of issue and introduction of Legislation H.R. 4318/S. 2108
- NAFTA renegotiation -- all issues associated with textile and apparel rules of origin, tariff preference levels for textiles and apparel, customs enforcement and short supply
- Buy American Act/Buy America Act/Berry Amendment/Kissell Amendment -- government wide procurement reform efforts relating to textiles and apparel
- Ongoing issues with implementation of the FY2017 National Defense Appropriations Act -- report language encouraging contracting reforms of the Federal Prison Industries (FPI) rolled into the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (P.L. 115-31)
- Issues related to implementation of the FY2018 National Defense Authorization Bill -- Sec. 811 waiver authority for purposes to expand competition, Sec 812 increased simplified acquisition threshold, Sec. 817 repeal of domestic source restriction related to wearable electronics, Sec 853 commercial item determination, Sec 855 inapplicable laws and regulations, Sec 863 Sunset of certain provisions relating to the industrial base, Sec 865 procurement exception relating to agreements with foreign governments -- each of these sections weakens the Berry Amendment procurement as it relates to DOD
- potential FTA renegotiations -- specifically U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement
- potential U.S.-Japan FTA, and Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
- Implementation of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)
- CPSC regulations regarding furniture flammability
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) textile/apparel labeling rules and Made in the USA labeling rules
- Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (P.L. 115-97) -- provisions addressing corporate rate reductions, corporate alternative minimum tax (AMT), section 199 deduction, interest deduction,cost recovery, net operating losses, research and development, territorial taxation, deemed repatriation, anti-base erosion, estate and gift taxes.
APPAREL/CLOTHING INDUSTRY/TEXTILES
- American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act (AMCA) of 2016 implementation (P.L. 114-159) -- International Trade Commission AMCA Final Report, August 2017, House hearing on importance of issue and introduction of Legislation H.R. 4318/S. 2108
- NAFTA renegotiation -- all issues associated with textile and apparel rules of origin, tariff preference levels for textiles and apparel, customs enforcement and short supply
- Buy American Act/Buy America Act/Berry Amendment/Kissell Amendment -- government wide procurement reform efforts relating to textiles and apparel
- Ongoing issues with implementation of the FY2017 National Defense Appropriations Act -- report language encouraging contracting reforms of the Federal Prison Industries (FPI) rolled into the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (P.L. 115-31)
- Issues related to implementation of the FY2018 National Defense Authorization Bill -- Sec. 811 waiver authority for purposes to expand competition, Sec 812 increased simplified acquisition threshold, Sec. 817 repeal of domestic source restriction related to wearable electronics, Sec 853 commercial item determination, Sec 855 inapplicable laws and regulations, Sec 863 Sunset of certain provisions relating to the industrial base, Sec 865 procurement exception relating to agreements with foreign governments -- each of these sections weakens the Berry Amendment procurement as it relates to DOD
- potential FTA renegotiations -- specifically U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement
- potential U.S.-Japan FTA, and Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
- Implementation of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)
- CPSC regulations regarding furniture flammability
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) textile/apparel labeling rules and Made in the USA labeling rules
- Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (P.L. 115-97) -- provisions addressing corporate rate reductions, corporate alternative minimum tax (AMT), section 199 deduction, interest deduction,cost recovery, net operating losses, research and development, territorial taxation, deemed repatriation, anti-base erosion, estate and gift taxes.
BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS
- Ongoing implementation issues with the FY 2017 National Defense Appropriations Act -- report language encouraging contracting reforms of the Federal Prison Industries (FPI) specifically as it relates to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) reliance on FPI and whether this is at the expense of private industry and workers -- rolled into the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (P.L. 115-31).
TRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)
- American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act (AMCA) of 2016 implementation (P.L. 114-159) -- International Trade Commission AMCA Final Report, August 2017, House hearing on importance of issue and introduction of Legislation H.R. 4318/S. 2108
- NAFTA renegotiation -- all issues associated with textile and apparel rules of origin, tariff preference levels for textiles and apparel, customs enforcement and short supply
- Buy American Act/Buy America Act/Berry Amendment/Kissell Amendment -- government wide procurement reform efforts relating to textiles and apparel
- potential FTA renegotiations -- specifically U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement
- potential U.S.-Japan FTA, and Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) textile/apparel labeling rules and Made in the USA labeling rules
- Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (P.L. 115-97) -- territorial taxation, deemed repatriation, anti-base erosion.
TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
- Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (P.L. 115-97) -- provisions addressing corporate rate reductions, corporate alternative minimum tax (AMT), section 199 deduction, interest deduction,cost recovery, net operating losses, research and development, territorial taxation, deemed repatriation, anti-base erosion, estate and gift taxes.
TARIFF (MISCELLANEOUS TARIFF BILLS)
- American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act (AMCA) of 2016 implementation (P.L. 114-159) -- International Trade Commission AMCA Final Report, August 2017, House hearing on importance of issue and introduction of Legislation H.R. 4318/S. 2108.

Filing 6 of 12
2017, 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

Amount

$40,000.00 USD

Date Received

November 7, 2017

Client

Name	Glen Raven Inc 1831 North Park Avenue Glen Raven Nc 27217
Description	textile manufacturing
State	NORTH CAROLINA, USA

Registrant

Name	Ms. Missy Branson
Description	general lobbying practice primarily focused on trade, defense, and energy issues
Address	1160 1st Street, NE; Suite 1214; Washington, DC 20002 USA
Contact	Missy Branson

Lobbyist

Branson, Missy
Position: House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director

Government Entities

Commerce

As written: "Commerce, Dept of (DOC)"
defense logistics agency
House of Representatives

As written: "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"
Senate

As written: "SENATE"
DHS: CBP

As written: "U.S. Customs & Border Protection"
u.s. international trade commission (itc)
EOP: USTR

As written: "U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)"

Issues

MANUFACTURING
- American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act (AMCA) of 2016 implementation (P.L. 114-159) -- International Trade Commission AMCA Final Report, August 2017
- NAFTA renegotiation -- all issues associated with textile and apparel rules of origin, tariff preference levels for textiles and apparel, customs enforcement and short supply
- Buy American Act/Buy America Act/Berry Amendment/Kissell Amendment -- government wide procurement reform efforts relating to textiles and apparel
- tax reform -- House GOP blueprint and border adjusted tax concept, corporate integration, repatriation, treatment of pass-throughs
- Implementation of the 2017 National Defense Appropriations Act -- report language encouraging contracting reforms of the Federal Prison Industries (FPI) rolled into the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (P.L. 115-31)
- FY2018 National Defense Authorization Bill -- Sec. 811 waiver authority for purposes to expand competition, Sec 812 increased simplified acquisition threshold, Sec. 817 repeal of domestic source restriction related to wearable electronics, Sec 853 commercial item determination, Sec 855 inapplicable laws and regulations, Sec 863 Sunset of certain provisions relating to the industrial base, Sec 865 procurement exception relating to agreements with foreign governments -- each of these sections weakens the Berry Amendment procurement as it relates to DOD
- potential FTA renegotiations -- specifically U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement
- potential U.S.-Japan FTA.
TARIFF (MISCELLANEOUS TARIFF BILLS)
- American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 implementation (P.L. 114-159) --International Trade Commission AMCA Final Report, August 2017 submitted to Congress.
DEFENSE
- Buy American Act/Buy America Act/Berry Amendment/Kissell Amendment -- government wide procurement reform efforts relating to textiles and apparel
- Implementation of the 2017 National Defense Appropriations Act -- report language encouraging contracting reforms of the Federal Prison Industries (FPI) -- rolled into Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (P.L. 115-31)
- FY2018 National Defense Authorization Bill -- all provisions relating to the Berry Amendment -- Sec. 811 waiver authority for purposes to expand competition, Sec 812 increased simplified acquisition threshold, Sec. 817 repeal of domestic source restriction related to wearable electronics, Sec 853 commercial item determination, Sec 855 inapplicable laws and regulations, Sec 863 Sunset of certain provisions relating to the industrial base, Sec 865 procurement exception relating to agreements with foreign governments -- each of these sections weakens the Berry Amendment procurement as it relates to DOD
TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
- Tax reform -- House GOP blueprint and border adjusted tax concept
- repatriation, corporate integration, pass-through issues., estate tax reform.
BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS
- Implementation of the FY 2017 National Defense Appropriations Act -- report language encouraging contracting reforms of the Federal Prison Industries (FPI) specifically as it relates to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) reliance on FPI and whether this is at the expense of private industry and workers -- rolled into the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (P.L. 115-31).
TRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)
- American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 implementation (P.L. 114-159)
- NAFTA renegotiation -- all issues associated with textile and apparel rules of origin, tariff preference levels for textiles and apparel and customs enforcement
- Buy American Act/Buy America Act/Berry Amendment/Kissell Amendment -- government wide procurement reform efforts relating to textiles and apparel
- tax reform -- House GOP blueprint and border adjusted tax concept, repatriation, corporate integration
- potential FTA renegotiations -- specifically U.S.-Korea FTA
- potential U.S.-Japan FTA.
GOVERNMENT ISSUES
- Buy American Act/Buy America Act/Berry Amendment/Kissell Amendment -- government wide procurement reform efforts relating to textiles and apparel.
APPAREL/CLOTHING INDUSTRY/TEXTILES
- American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act (AMCA) of 2016 implementation (P.L. 114-159) -- International Trade Commission AMCA Final Report, August 2017
- NAFTA renegotiation -- all issues associated with textile and apparel rules of origin, tariff preference levels for textiles and apparel, customs enforcement and short supply
- Buy American Act/Buy America Act/Berry Amendment/Kissell Amendment -- government wide procurement reform efforts relating to textiles and apparel
- tax reform -- House GOP blueprint and border adjusted tax concept, corporate integration, repatriation, treatment of pass-throughs
- Implementation of the FY2017 National Defense Appropriations Act -- report language encouraging contracting reforms of the Federal Prison Industries (FPI) rolled into the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (P.L. 115-31)
- FY2018 National Defense Authorization Bill -- Sec. 811 waiver authority for purposes to expand competition, Sec 812 increased simplified acquisition threshold, Sec. 817 repeal of domestic source restriction related to wearable electronics, Sec 853 commercial item determination, Sec 855 inapplicable laws and regulations, Sec 863 Sunset of certain provisions relating to the industrial base, Sec 865 procurement exception relating to agreements with foreign governments -- each of these sections weakens the Berry Amendment procurement as it relates to DOD
- potential FTA renegotiations -- specifically U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement
- potential U.S.-Japan FTA.

Filing 7 of 12
2017, 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)

Amount

$40,000.00 USD

Date Received

August 15, 2017

Client

Name	Glen Raven Inc 1831 North Park Avenue Glen Raven Nc 27217
Description	textile manufacturing
State	NORTH CAROLINA, USA

Registrant

Name	Ms. Missy Branson
Description	general lobbying practice primarily focused on trade, defense, and energy issues
Address	1160 1st Street, NE; Suite 1214; Washington, DC 20002 USA
Contact	Missy Branson

Lobbyist

Branson, Missy
Position: House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director

Government Entities

Commerce

As written: "Commerce, Dept of (DOC)"
House of Representatives

As written: "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"
Senate

As written: "SENATE"
DHS: CBP

As written: "U.S. Customs & Border Protection"
u.s. international trade commission (itc)
EOP: USTR

As written: "U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)"

Issues

APPAREL/CLOTHING INDUSTRY/TEXTILES
- American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 implementation (P.L. 114-159)
- NAFTA renegotiation -- all issues associated with textile and apparel rules of origin, tariff preference levels for textiles and apparel, customs enforcement and short supply
- Buy American Act/Buy America Act/Berry Amendment/Kissell Amendment -- government wide procurement reform efforts relating to textiles and apparel
- tax reform -- House GOP blueprint and border adjusted tax concept, corporate integration, repatriation, treatment of pass-throughs
- Congressional Review Act/regulatory reform -- H.J.Res. 37, Blacklisting Rule Repeal and H.J.Res. 83, Injury Paperwork Repeal
- 2017 National Defense Appropriations Act -- report language encouraging contracting reforms of the Federal Prison Industries (FPI) -- Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017
- FY2018 National Defense Authorization Bill -- all provisions relating to the Berry Amendment
- potential FTA renegotiations -- specifically U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement
- Environmental Goods Agreement -- all products in Chapters 39 & 50-63
- potential U.S.-Japan FTA and U.S.-U.K. FTA
- U.S.-EU Beef Hormone Dispute -- concerns with retaliation list.
TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
- Tax reform -- House GOP blueprint and border adjusted tax concept
- repatriation, corporate integration, pass-through issues.
DEFENSE
- Buy American Act/Buy America Act/Berry Amendment/Kissell Amendment -- government wide procurement reform efforts relating to textiles and apparel
- 2017 National Defense Appropriations Act -- report language encouraging contracting reforms of the Federal Prison Industries (FPI) -- rolled into Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (H.R. 244)
- FY2018 National Defense Authorization Bill -- all provisions relating to the Berry Amendment.
TARIFF (MISCELLANEOUS TARIFF BILLS)
- American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 implementation (P.L. 114-159).
TRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)
- American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 implementation (P.L. 114-159)
- NAFTA renegotiation -- all issues associated with textile and apparel rules of origin, tariff preference levels for textiles and apparel and customs enforcement
- Buy American Act/Buy America Act/Berry Amendment/Kissell Amendment -- government wide procurement reform efforts relating to textiles and apparel
- tax reform -- House GOP blueprint and border adjusted tax concept, repatriation, corporate integration
- potential FTA renegotiations -- U.S.-Korea
- Environmental Goods Agreement -- all products in Chapters 39 & 50-63
- potential U.S.-Japan FTA and U.S.-U.K. FTA
- U.S.-EU beef hormone dispute - concerns with retaliation list.
BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS
- FY 2017 National Defense Appropriations Act -- report language encouraging contracting reforms of the Federal Prison Industries (FPI) specifically as it relates to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) reliance on FPI and whether this is at the expense of private industry and workers -- rolled into the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (H.R. 244).
GOVERNMENT ISSUES
- Buy American Act/Buy America Act/Berry Amendment/Kissell Amendment -- government wide procurement reform efforts relating to textiles and apparel
- Congressional Review Act/regulatory reform -- H.J.Res. 37, Blacklisting Rule Repeal and H.J.Res. 83, Injury Paperwork Repeal.
MANUFACTURING
- American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 implementation (P.L. 114-159)
- NAFTA renegotiation -- all issues associated with textile and apparel rules of origin, tariff preference levels for textiles and apparel and customs enforcement
- Buy American Act/Buy America Act/Berry Amendment/Kissell Amendment -- government wide procurement reform efforts relating to textiles and apparel
- tax reform -- House GOP blueprint and border adjusted tax concept, repatriation, corporate integration
- Congressional Review Act/regulatory reform -- H.J.Res. 37, Blacklisting Rule Repeal and H.J.Res. 83, Injury Paperwork Repeal
- 2017 National Defense Appropriations Act -- report language encouraging contracting reforms of the Federal Prison Industries (FPI) -- rolled into the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (H.R. 244)
- FY2018 National Defense Authorization Bill -- all provisions relating to the Berry Amendment
- potential FTA renegotiations -- U.S.-Korea FTA
- Environmental Goods Agreement -- all products in Chapters 39 & 50-63
- potential U.S.-Japan FTA and U.S.-U.K.
- U.S.-EU Beef Hormone Dispute -- concerns with retaliation list.

Filing 8 of 12
2017, 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)

Amount

$40,000.00 USD

Date Received

April 20, 2017

Client

Name	Glen Raven Inc 1831 North Park Avenue Glen Raven Nc 27217
Description	textile manufacturing
State	NORTH CAROLINA, USA

Registrant

Name	Ms. Missy Branson
Description	general lobbying practice primarily focused on trade, defense, and energy issues
Address	1160 1st Street, NE; Suite 1214; Washington, DC 20002 USA
Contact	Missy Branson

Lobbyist

Branson, Missy
Position: House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director House Chief of Staff/Legislative Director

Government Entities

Commerce

As written: "Commerce, Dept of (DOC)"
House of Representatives

As written: "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"
Senate

As written: "SENATE"
DHS: CBP

As written: "U.S. Customs & Border Protection"
u.s. international trade commission (itc)
EOP: USTR

As written: "U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)"

Issues

DEFENSE
- Buy American Act/Buy America Act/Berry Amendment/Kissell Amendment -- government wide procurement reform efforts relating to textiles and apparel
- 2017 National Defense Appropriations Act -- report language encouraging contracting reforms of the Federal Prison Industries (FPI)
- FY2018 National Defense Authorization Bill -- all provisions relating to the Berry Amendment.
BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS
- FY 2017 National Defense Appropriations Act -- report language encouraging contracting reforms of the Federal Prison Industries (FPI) specifically as it relates to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) reliance on FPI and whether this is at the expense of private industry and workers.
MANUFACTURING
- Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Trade Negotiations -- all issues dealing with textile and apparel rules of origin, market access, and customs enforcement
- American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 implementation (P.L. 114-159)
- NAFTA renegotiation -- all issues associated with textile and apparel rules of origin, tariff preference levels for textiles and apparel and customs enforcement
- Buy American Act/Buy America Act/Berry Amendment/Kissell Amendment -- government wide procurement reform efforts relating to textiles and apparel
- tax reform -- House GOP blueprint and border adjusted tax concept
- Congressional Review Act/regulatory reform -- H.J.Res. 37, Blacklisting Rule Repeal and H.J.Res. 83, Injury Paperwork Repeal
- 2017 National Defense Appropriations Act -- report language encouraging contracting reforms of the Federal Prison Industries (FPI)
- FY2018 National Defense Authorization Bill -- all provisions relating to the Berry Amendment
- potential FTA renegotiations
- Environmental Goods Agreement -- all products in Chapters 39 & 50-63
- potential Japan FTA.
APPAREL/CLOTHING INDUSTRY/TEXTILES
- Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Trade Negotiations -- all issues dealing with textile and apparel rules of origin, market access, and customs enforcement
- American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 implementation (P.L. 114-159)
- NAFTA renegotiation -- all issues associated with textile and apparel rules of origin, tariff preference levels for textiles and apparel and customs enforcement
- Buy American Act/Buy America Act/Berry Amendment/Kissell Amendment -- government wide procurement reform efforts relating to textiles and apparel
- tax reform -- House GOP blueprint and border adjusted tax concept
- Congressional Review Act/regulatory reform -- H.J.Res. 37, Blacklisting Rule Repeal and H.J.Res. 83, Injury Paperwork Repeal
- 2017 National Defense Appropriations Act -- report language encouraging contracting reforms of the Federal Prison Industries (FPI)
- FY2018 National Defense Authorization Bill -- all provisions relating to the Berry Amendment
- potential FTA renegotiations
- Environmental Goods Agreement -- all products in Chapters 39 & 50-63
- potential Japan FTA.
GOVERNMENT ISSUES
- Buy American Act/Buy America Act/Berry Amendment/Kissell Amendment -- government wide procurement reform efforts relating to textiles and apparel
- Congressional Review Act/regulatory reform -- H.J.Res. 37, Blacklisting Rule Repeal and H.J.Res. 83, Injury Paperwork Repeal.
TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
- Tax reform -- House GOP blueprint and border adjusted tax concept.
TRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)
- Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Trade Negotiations -- all issues dealing with textile and apparel rules of origin, market access, and customs enforcement
- American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 implementation (P.L. 114-159)
- NAFTA renegotiation -- all issues associated with textile and apparel rules of origin, tariff preference levels for textiles and apparel and customs enforcement
- Buy American Act/Buy America Act/Berry Amendment/Kissell Amendment -- government wide procurement reform efforts relating to textiles and apparel
- tax reform -- House GOP blueprint and border adjusted tax concept
- potential FTA renegotiations
- Environmental Goods Agreement -- all products in Chapters 39 & 50-63
- potential Japan FTA.
TARIFF (MISCELLANEOUS TARIFF BILLS)
- American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 implementation (P.L. 114-159).

Filing 9 of 12
2015, 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)

Amount

$60,000.00 USD

Date Received

December 6, 2016

Client

Name	Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
State	IOWA, USA

Registrant

Name	Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
Description	Biodiesel manufacturer and services provider.
Address	416 S. Bell Avenue; P.O. Box 888; Ames, IA 50010 USA
Contact	Anthony Hulen

Lobbyist

Hulen, Anthony

Position: Chief of Staff, Rep. Marsha Blackburn USDA W.H. Liaison & Dir. Ext./Intergov. Affairs USDA W.H. Liaison Deputy Chief of Staff, Rep. Ed Whitfield Press Secretary, L.A./Rep. Ed Whitfield Press Secretary, Rep. Ed Whitfield Washington Office Director, Rep. Jay Dickey Press Secretary, Rep. Jay Dickey Chief of Staff, Rep. Marsha Blackburn USDA W.H. Liaison & Dir. Ext./Intergov. Affairs USDA W.H. Liaison Deputy Chief of Staff, Rep. Ed Whitfield Press Secretary, L.A./Rep. Ed Whitfield Press Secretary, Rep. Ed Whitfield Washington Office Director, Rep. Jay Dickey Press Secretary, Rep. Jay Dickey Chief of Staff, Rep. Marsha Blackburn USDA W.H. Liaison & Dir. Ex./Intergov. Affairs USDA W.H. Liaison Deputy Chief of Staff, Rep. Ed Whitfield Press Secretary, L.A./Rep. Ed Whitfield Press Secretary, Rep. Ed Whitfield Washington Office Director, Rep. Jay Dickey Press Secretary, Rep. Jay Dickey Chief of Staff, Rep. Marsha Blackburn USDA W.H. Liaison & Dir. Ext./Intergov. Affairs USDA W.H. Liaison Deputy Chief of Staff, Rep. Ed Whitfield Press Secretary, L.A./Rep. Ed Whitfield Press Secretary, Rep. Ed Whitfield Washington Office Director, Rep. Jay Dickey Press Secretary, Rep. Jay Dickey Chief of Staff, Rep. Marsha Blackburn USDA W.H. Liaison & Dir. Ext./Intergov. Affairs USDA W.H. Liaison Deputy Chief of Staff, Rep. Ed Whitfield Press Secretary, L.A./Rep. Ed Whitfield Press Secretary, Rep. Ed Whitfield Washington Office Director, Rep. Jay Dickey Press Secretary, Rep. Jay Dickey Chief of Staff, Rep. Marsha Blackburn USDA W.H. Liaison & Dir. Ext./Intergov. Affairs USDA W.H. Liaison Deputy Chief of Staff, Rep. Ed Whitfield Press Secretary, L.A./Rep. Ed Whitfield Press Secretary, Rep. Ed Whitfield Washington Office Director, Rep. Jay Dickey Press Secretary, Rep. Jay Dickey Chief of Staff, Rep. Marsha Blackburn USDA W.H. Liaison & Dir. Ext./Intergov. Affairs USDA W.H. Liaison Deputy Chief of Staff, Rep. Ed Whitfield Press Secretary, L.A./Rep. Ed Whitfield Press Secretary, Rep. Ed Whitfield Washington Office Director, Rep. Jay Dickey Press Secretary, Rep. Jay Dickey

Government Entities

USDA

As written: "Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)"
defense logistics agency
EPA

As written: "Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)"
House of Representatives

As written: "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"
Defense: Navy

As written: "Navy, Dept of"
Senate

As written: "SENATE"

Issues

TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
- Extension of the Blender's Credit for Biodiesel (BTC). Highlighted importance of BTC for the biodiesel industry.
CHEMICALS/CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
- Toxic Substances Control Act. Renewable Chemicals. Potential impact on biorefineries from chemicals legislation.
DEFENSE
- DLA Solicitation on Drop-In Fuels.
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
- Development of feedstocks for advanced biofuels. Discussed importance of feedstock diversification for biomass-based diesel industry.
TRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)
- Biodiesel tariffs. Highlighted negative impacts of biodiesel CVDs in regard to U.S.-E.U. trade discussions. Potential Argentina biodiesel impacts on RFS advanced pool.
AGRICULTURE
- Implementation and funding of Farm Bill Title IX Bioenergy for Biofuels. Highlighted the importance of Title IX for the biofuels industry.
ENERGY/NUCLEAR
- Implementation, administration and maintenance of Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS). Stressed importance of the biomass-based diesel component of the RVO and 2014 RVO. Department of Energy Loan Guarantees for Advanced Biofuels.

Filing 10 of 12
2015, 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)

Amount

$60,000.00 USD

Date Received

July 20, 2015

Client

Name	Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
State	IOWA, USA

Registrant

Name	Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
Description	Biodiesel manufacturer and services provider.
Address	416 S. Bell Avenue; P.O. Box 888; Ames, IA 50010 USA
Contact	Anthony Hulen

Lobbyists

Hulen, Anthony
Positions Chief of Staff, Rep. Marsha Blackburn USDA W.H. Liaison &amp Dir. Ext./Intergov. Affairs Deputy Chief of Staff, Rep. Ed Whitfield Press Secretary, L.A./Rep. Ed Whitfield Press Secretary, Rep. Ed Whitfield Washington Office Director, Rep. Jay Dickey Press Secretary, Rep. Jay Dickey USDA W.H. Liaison &amp Dir. Ex./Intergov. Affairs

Hackett, Jonathan Waite
Positions Professional Staff Member, S. EPW Committee Research Assistant, S. EPW Committee Staff Assistant, S. EPW Committee Legislative Clerk, S. EPW Committee

Government Entities

USDA

As written: "Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)"
defense logistics agency
EPA

As written: "Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)"
House of Representatives

As written: "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"
Defense: Navy

As written: "Navy, Dept of"
Senate

As written: "SENATE"

Issues

CHEMICALS/CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
- Toxic Substances Control Act. Renewable Chemicals. Potential impact on biorefineries from chemicals legislation.
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
- Development of feedstocks for advanced biofuels. Discussed importance of feedstock diversification for biomass-based diesel industry.
AGRICULTURE
- Implementation and funding of Farm Bill Title IX Bioenergy for Biofuels. Highlighted the importance of Title IX for the biofuels industry.
DEFENSE
- DLA Solicitation on Drop-In Fuels.
TRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)
- Biodiesel tariffs. Highlighted negative impacts of biodiesel CVDs in regard to U.S.-E.U. trade discussions. Potential Argentina biodiesel impacts on RFS advanced pool.
TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
- Extension of the Blender's Credit for Biodiesel (BTC). Highlighted importance of BTC for the biodiesel industry.
ENERGY/NUCLEAR
- Implementation, administration and maintenance of Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS). Stressed importance of the biomass-based diesel component of the RVO. Department of Energy Loan Guarantees for Advanced Biofuels.

Filing 11 of 12
2015, 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)

Amount

$65,000.00 USD

Date Received

April 20, 2015

Client

Name	Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
State	IOWA, USA

Registrant

Name	Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
Description	Biodiesel manufacturer and services provider.
Address	416 S. Bell Avenue; P.O. Box 888; Ames, IA 50010 USA
Contact	Anthony Hulen

Lobbyists

Hulen, Anthony
Positions Chief of Staff, Rep. Marsha Blackburn USDA W.H. Liaison &amp Dir. Ext./Intergov. Affairs Deputy Chief of Staff, Rep. Ed Whitfield Press Secretary, L.A./Rep. Ed Whitfield Press Secretary, Rep. Ed Whitfield Washington Office Director, Rep. Jay Dickey Press Secretary, Rep. Jay Dickey USDA W.H. Liaison &amp Dir. Ex./Intergov. Affairs

Hackett, Jonathan Waite
Positions Professional Staff Member, S. EPW Committee Research Assistant, S. EPW Committee Staff Assistant, S. EPW Committee Legislative Clerk, S. EPW Committee

Government Entities

USDA

As written: "Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)"
defense logistics agency
EPA

As written: "Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)"
FTC

As written: "Federal Trade Commission (FTC)"
House of Representatives

As written: "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"
Defense: Navy

As written: "Navy, Dept of"
Senate

As written: "SENATE"

Issues

TRANSPORTATION
- Potential legislation surrounding transportation programs and infrastructure legislation. Impact on biodiesel.
AGRICULTURE
- Implementation and funding of Farm Bill Title IX Bioenergy for Biofuels. Highlighted the importance of Title IX for the biofuels industry.
TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
- Extension of the Blender's Credit for Biodiesel (BTC). Highlighted importance of BTC for the biodiesel industry.
TRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)
- Biodiesel tariffs. Highlighted negative impacts of biodiesel CVDs in regard to U.S.-E.U. trade discussions. Potential Argentina biodiesel impacts on RFS advanced pool.
FUEL/GAS/OIL
- Discussed potential impact of fuel labeling requirements for biomass-based diesel.
ENERGY/NUCLEAR
- Implementation, administration and maintenance of Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS). Stressed importance of the biomass-based diesel component of the RVO and 2014 RVO. Department of Energy Loan Guarantees for Advanced Biofuels.
CHEMICALS/CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
- Toxic Substances Control Act. Renewable Chemicals. Potential impact on biorefineries from chemicals legislation.
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
- Development of feedstocks for advanced biofuels. Discussed importance of feedstock diversification for biomass-based diesel industry.
DEFENSE
- DLA Solicitation on Drop-In Fuels.

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Rank	Name	Amount
1.	Bp Singapore Pte. Limited	$15,540,551.88
2.	Bp Products North America Inc.	$13,780,496.96
3.	Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company Llc	$13,065,283.40
4.	Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries S.A.	$10,732,842.88
5.	Bp Oil International Limited	$10,530,593.59
6.	Okinawa Idemitsu K.K.	$9,196,754.47
7.	Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia	$8,454,003.60
8.	Petromax Refining Company Llc	$8,018,503.50
9.	Phillips 66 Company	$6,595,727.99
10.	Petromax, Llc	$5,763,030.00
11.	Dgci Corporation	$4,003,071.56
12.	Calumet Shreveport Fuels, Llc.	$3,568,747.10
13.	Kear Civil Corporation	$3,363,000.00
14.	Placid Refining Company Llc	$2,443,728.00
15.	Air Bp Italia Spa	$2,295,116.55
16.	Honeywell International Inc.	$2,014,757.31
17.	Lazarus Energy Holdings Llc	$1,910,460.82
18.	Jamal Al Aalem Co	$1,429,274.40
19.	World Fuel Services Corporation	$1,278,611.14
20.	Husky Marketing And Supply Company	$1,212,109.50
21.	Stonewin Capital Lp	$936,796.04
22.	Hunt Refining Company	$933,949.75
23.	Avfuel Corporation	$900,825.15
24.	Petroleum Traders Corporation	$836,909.69
25.	Epic Aviation, Llc	$750,305.01
26.	Aml Global Limited	$740,603.15
27.	WSP Global, Inc.	$725,000.00
28.	Valero Energy	$649,448.22
29.	Brad Hall & Associates, Inc.	$618,753.08
30.	Alon Usa, Lp	$603,758.02
31.	Cosmo Oil Marketing Co., Ltd.	$592,307.90
32.	Irving Oil Terminals Inc.	$566,532.36
33.	Tetra Tech-Maytag Aircraft Corporation Joint Venture	$519,268.39
34.	United Capital Investment Group, Inc.	$495,986.91
35.	Sol Energy Resources Inc.	$411,175.19
36.	National Fuel Corporation Ltd	$399,146.18
37.	Enersys Energy Products Inc.	$365,333.82
38.	Pinnacle Petroleum, Inc.	$338,929.09
39.	City Of Bangor	$289,566.09
40.	Falcon Fuels, Inc	$289,151.18
41.	Zura Consulting, Llc	$270,015.57
42.	Calumet San Antonio Refining, Llc	$257,538.51
43.	Freeman Holdings Of Riverside, L.L.C.	$256,276.95
44.	Campbell Oil Company	$211,336.65
45.	Jacksonville Jetport Llc	$204,035.45
46.	Bapco	$199,803.12
47.	Stonewin Llc	$198,397.75
48.	Mansfield Oil Company Of Gainesville, Inc.	$184,874.15
49.	Chevron Corporation	$184,650.00
50.	Uno Honduras S.A. De C.V.	$181,642.24
51.	Ryuseki Corporation	$175,098.73
52.	United Capital Investments Group	$163,731.62
53.	Monument Chemical Houston, Llc	$153,000.00
54.	Anham Fzco, Llc	$148,217.12
55.	Cutter Aviation Phoenix, Inc	$145,167.34
56.	Alliance Aviation Management Ltd	$135,653.33
57.	Airgas Usa, Llc	$125,363.11
58.	Calumet Montana Refining, Llc	$122,731.60
59.	Foster Fuels, Inc.	$116,601.14
60.	Cogeco Private Limited	$116,000.00
61.	Ahntech, Inc.	$111,067.82
62.	Hermes Consolidated, Llc	$108,760.35
63.	Hardin County Water District 1	$99,703.55
64.	Global Defense Logistics Srl	$99,646.79
65.	Government of Canada	$99,253.88
66.	Defense Energy Syndicate, Llc	$90,451.91
67.	Bsh Management Services Llc	$89,949.60
68.	Imperial Flying Service Inc	$87,175.24
69.	Mcclellan Jet Services, Llc	$85,912.03
70.	Cj Korea Express Corporation	$82,514.09
71.	Talley Petroleum Enterprises, Inc.	$81,804.29
72.	Signature Flight Support Corporation	$81,466.44
73.	Pacific Architects and Engineers, LLC	$80,762.57
74.	Us 21, Inc.	$73,692.86
75.	Merrimac Petroleum, Inc.	$72,422.16
76.	Lykins Oil Company	$72,092.13
77.	Freeman Holdings, L.L.C.	$70,613.92
78.	Atlantic Aviation-West Palm Beach Llc	$67,805.48
79.	Aloha Petroleum Ltd	$67,570.05
80.	American Textile Systems	$65,292.47
81.	Aar Aircraft Services, Inc.	$64,536.84
82.	Praxair, Inc.	$63,071.34
83.	Truman Arnold Companies	$61,669.74
84.	Associated Energy Group, Llc	$61,245.55
85.	Bahrain Bellport Services Stat Ion	$59,965.31
86.	Aliron International, Inc.	$59,701.17
87.	Hanjin Transportation Co., Ltd.	$58,547.38
88.	State Oil Limited	$56,945.68
89.	Afco Avports Management Llc	$49,626.53
90.	Saltchuk Resources, Inc.	$48,967.62
91.	Tayrona Investments Llc	$48,943.36
92.	Marianas Gas Corporation	$47,600.00
93.	South Alabama Regional Airport Authority	$47,137.78
94.	Indigo Energy Partners, Llc	$46,502.26
95.	Glasgow Prestwick Airport Limited	$45,541.71
96.	Hartland Fuel Products, L.L.C.	$44,562.36
97.	Delta Fuel Company, L.L.C.	$44,100.00
98.	Clipper Oil Company	$41,814.79
99.	Wiggins Airways, Inc.	$41,775.32
100.	Wilson Air Center, Llc	$41,184.56
101.	Petro 49, Inc.	$39,255.29
102.	Freeman Holdings Of Arizona, L.L.C.	$37,812.20
103.	Riggins, Inc.	$37,463.02
104.	Tc Chemicals, Llc	$32,780.78
105.	Adolf Roth Gmbh & Co. Kg	$32,603.02
106.	Sunshine Aero Industries, Incorporated	$32,188.88
107.	Tri-State Airport Authority	$32,039.72
108.	Glander International Bunkering Inc.	$31,139.70
109.	Abilene Aero, Inc.	$31,006.91
110.	Sprague Operating Resources Llc	$30,016.27
111.	Lbc Houston, L.P.	$29,384.00
112.	Air Bp Limited	$28,787.70
113.	Astin Aviation Cll, Llc	$28,130.02
114.	Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.	$27,811.05
115.	Jasie Inc	$27,631.99
116.	Monjasa Inc.	$26,564.60
117.	Dennis K. Burke Inc.	$25,376.85
118.	Ies Downstream, Llc	$25,008.00
119.	Ryzhka International, Llc	$24,848.73
120.	Trego Dugan Aviation Of Grand Island Inc	$24,589.90
121.	Atlantic Aviation Oklahoma City, Inc.	$24,085.39
122.	Olson Service Co	$23,856.00
123.	Fannon Petroleum Services, Inc.	$23,752.36
124.	Trajen Flight Support, Lp	$23,253.35
125.	Teambwt, Llc	$22,420.20
126.	Flyers Enterprises, Inc.	$22,319.19
127.	Piedmont Hawthorne Aviation, L.L.C.	$21,998.45
128.	Tallahassee Aviation Partners, L.L.C.	$20,982.44
129.	Hansome Energy Systems, Inc.	$20,585.00
130.	Freeman Holdings Of Louisiana Llc	$20,490.07
131.	C A M International Usa, Inc.	$20,377.67
132.	Rick Aviation Inc	$20,096.43
133.	Regional Jet Center, Inc.	$19,702.94
134.	Ptt Oil And Retail Business Public Company Limited	$19,597.75
135.	Global Montello Group Corp.	$19,439.08
136.	Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc.	$18,982.44
137.	Air Products And Chemicals, Inc.	$18,714.58
138.	Mccreery Aviation Co., Inc.	$18,612.90
139.	Mercury Air Centers	$18,537.78
140.	Glenn Oil Company Llc	$18,462.29
141.	Air Liquide Industrial U.S. Lp	$17,577.97
142.	Daggett Aviation, Inc.	$17,249.65
143.	Pike Aviation Inc	$16,851.55
144.	Robco Fuels L.L.C.	$16,235.82
145.	Fw American Aero Operating Company, Llc	$16,160.00
146.	Donaldson Jet Center, Inc	$15,642.72
147.	Dime Oil Co	$15,334.20
148.	Atlantic Aviation Stewart, Llc	$15,306.01
149.	Sgl Denizcilik Deniz Ve Kara Tasimaciligi Petrol Ve Petrol Urunleri Mad Tur Ins Ltd Sti	$15,059.05
150.	Terrell Industries, Inc.	$14,587.66
151.	Herdair Group Llc	$14,408.76
152.	Freeman Holdings Of Lousiana, Llc	$14,317.44
153.	San Bernardino International Airport	$14,205.90
154.	Ranger Aviation Enterprises, Inc.	$14,019.33
155.	Q8 Quaser S.R.L. Con Unico Socio	$13,903.86
156.	Total S.A.	$13,805.91
157.	Par Hawaii, Llc	$13,557.54
158.	City Of Enid	$13,158.04
159.	Monroeville Aviation And Avionics Center, Inc.	$13,044.58
160.	Senergy Petroleum Llc	$12,948.00
161.	Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority	$12,862.93
162.	Inspectorate International Ltd	$12,074.00
163.	Krs Express, Inc.	$12,051.96
164.	Rossetti Spa	$11,782.01
165.	Royal Petroleum Corp.	$11,541.12
166.	Manassas Fbo Llc	$11,525.79
167.	Troy Company, Inc.	$11,384.12
168.	Macquarie Aviation North America 2 Inc.	$11,044.40
169.	Crosby Flying Services Llc	$11,020.08
170.	Carroll Independent Fuel, Llc	$11,001.86
171.	Pelican Aviation Corp	$10,871.98
172.	Cti Professional Flight Training, Llc	$10,850.45
173.	Aero Industries Incorporated	$10,560.34
174.	Hyundai Glovis Co. Ltd.	$10,238.62
175.	Avinoil S.A.	$9,749.87
176.	East River Energy, Inc.	$9,723.11
177.	Yingling Aircraft, Inc.	$9,463.78
178.	T Aero Llc	$9,239.29
179.	Praxair Korea Co., Ltd.	$9,087.25
180.	Naughton Energy Corporation	$8,877.17
181.	Panhandle Cooperative Association	$8,265.45
182.	Indianapolis Aviation Partners, Llc	$8,065.76
183.	Aero-One Aviation, Llc	$8,058.66
184.	Ports Petroleum Company, Inc.	$7,781.97
185.	Exxon Mobil Corporation	$7,752.74
186.	Daiichi Kasei Sangyo Co., Ltd.	$7,463.50
187.	Volkswagen AG	$7,400.24
188.	Brady, City Of (Inc)	$7,394.73
189.	Ross Spokane Llc	$7,382.59
190.	Ghazanfar Neft Gas	$7,178.77
191.	Beacon Point Associates, Llc	$6,916.63
192.	Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority	$6,471.94
193.	Ocean Fair International Ship Chandleing Llc	$6,345.68
194.	Fbo Air-Garden City, Inc.	$6,344.98
195.	Ptt Public Company Limited	$5,678.86
196.	R.T. Rogers Oil Co., Inc.	$5,608.07
197.	Lancair Corporation	$5,514.06
198.	Gulf Air Center, Inc.	$5,379.92
199.	Kinley Construction Company	$5,147.00
200.	Hawthorne Global Aviation Services, Llc	$4,778.69
201.	Tohsan Co., Ltd.	$4,673.58
202.	Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport	$4,433.62
203.	Advanced Wilmington Llc	$4,350.38
204.	Repsol Comercial De Productos Petroliferos, Sa	$4,270.70
205.	Mystic Jet Center, Llc	$4,168.37
206.	Glassmere Fuel Service, Inc.	$4,166.07
207.	Vetjet Fuels, Llc	$4,133.73
208.	Mcwhorter Properties-Anniston Aviation, Inc.	$4,124.98
209.	Jefferson City Aviation, Inc	$4,021.37
210.	Gold Star Technologies, Inc	$4,000.00
211.	Des Wholesale, Llc	$3,979.30
212.	Wisconsin Aviation-Madison	$3,978.48
213.	Broco Oil	$3,791.48
214.	Freeman Holdings Of California, L.L.C.	$3,497.48
215.	Temple, City Of (Inc)	$3,318.93
216.	United Metro Energy Corp	$3,218.96
217.	Merlin Petroleum Company, Inc.	$2,887.46
218.	Gary Jet Center, Inc.	$2,886.27
219.	Gulf Atlantic Airways, Inc.	$2,812.09
220.	Hawaii Petroleum, Inc	$2,655.88
221.	Exec Air Montana, Inc	$2,431.44
222.	Hoosier Aviation, Llc	$2,244.99
223.	Benchmark Biodiesel, Inc.	$2,098.28
224.	Boreal Aviation, Inc.	$2,079.16
225.	Prattville Aviation, L.L.C.	$2,036.43
226.	Horizon Aviation Inc.	$1,967.43
227.	Neptune Aviation Services, Inc,	$1,865.99
228.	Daedalus, Inc.	$1,860.48
229.	Freedom Aviation, Inc.	$1,748.15
230.	Columbia Aviation Corporation	$1,729.80
231.	Prior Aviation Service, Inc.	$1,643.46
232.	City Of Fayetteville	$1,543.25
233.	Stillwater Flight Center, Inc.	$1,507.29
234.	Walnut Ridge, City Of	$1,319.63
235.	Duncan Aviation, Inc.	$1,260.71
236.	Freeman Holdings Of Washington, L.L.C.	$1,109.39
237.	Davis Field Aviation Llc	$1,091.19
238.	Energy Machinery, Inc.	$1,080.00
239.	Jefferson, County Of	$1,073.44
240.	Shoreside Petroleum, Inc.	$1,005.10
241.	Science Applications International Corporation (dba SAIC)	$877.28
242.	Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$870.00
243.	Midwest Industrial Fuels, Inc	$795.07
244.	Huntsville Aviation, Inc	$775.59
245.	Lowe Aviation Company	$759.31
246.	Tachikawa Sanso Co., Ltd.	$729.27
247.	Polski Koncern Naftowy Orlen S A	$660.20
248.	Reeder Flying Service, Inc.	$608.09
249.	Defense Government Contracting International Corporation	$606.58
250.	Wells Aircraft, Inc.	$582.74
251.	Us Foods, Inc.	$572.70
252.	Flight Level Brunswick, Llc	$527.18
253.	Holman Enterprises, Inc.	$527.03
254.	Cape Girardeau, City Of	$524.95
255.	Northwest Airport Management, L.P.	$522.92
256.	Dominion Aviation Services Inc	$422.26
257.	Grand Aire, Inc.	$385.99
258.	County Of Inyo	$361.07
259.	Atlantic Aviation-Orlando, Llc	$305.57
260.	Stanly, County Of	$284.69
261.	Kgl Food Services Wll	$171.36
262.	Independent Stationers Inc	$50.81
263.	Terra Mississippi Nitrogen Incorporated	$0.00
264.	Constellation Newenergy, Inc.	$0.00
265.	Airgas Nitrogen Services Llc	$0.00
266.	Austin Brockenbrough & Assoc., L.L.P.	$0.00
267.	Tri-Gas & Oil Co., Inc.	$0.00
268.	Nippo Corporation	$0.00
269.	Colonial Energy, Inc.	$0.00
270.	Marathon Power Llc	$0.00
271.	bp plc	$0.00
272.	Katmai Technical Services, Llc	$0.00
273.	John Wood Group Plc	$0.00
274.	Ugi Energy Services, Llc	$0.00
275.	Enspire Energy, Llc	$0.00
276.	Direct Energy Business Marketing, Llc	$0.00
277.	AltaGas Ltd.	$0.00
278.	Old Dominion Utility Services, Inc	$0.00
279.	Doyon Utilites Limited Liability Company	$0.00
280.	American Water Military Services, Llc	$0.00
281.	Energy Focus, Inc.	$0.00
282.	Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative, Inc.	$0.00
283.	Old Dominion Utility Services Incorporated	$0.00
284.	Aep Energy, Inc.	$0.00
285.	Weston Solutions, Inc.	$0.00
286.	American Water Operations And Maintenance, Inc.	$0.00
287.	Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc.	$0.00
288.	Direct Energy Business Llc	$0.00
289.	8-Koi, Inc.	$0.00
290.	Tetra Tech, Inc.	$0.00
291.	Source Group, Inc., The	$0.00
292.	Nustar Terminals Operations Partnership L..P.	$0.00
293.	Virginia Electric And Power Company	$0.00
294.	Hanwa Co.,Ltd.	$0.00
295.	Apex-Petroleum Corporation	$0.00
296.	Eneos Sun-Energy Corporation	$-0.00