LONGBOW PUBLIC POLICY GROUP, LLC
Lobbying for SIFF & ASSOCIATES, PLLC (OBO THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA) · Law firm
H.R. 6398, the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act, a bill to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; entire bill. General education regarding federal permitting reform and environmental reviews related to energy infrastructure and data center development. Environmental Protection Agency final rule entitled, Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Reconsideration of Certain Regulatory Requirements Promulgated Under the Technology Transitions Provisions of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (91 FR 31284, May 26, 2026). Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed rule Begin Actual Construction in the New Source Review (NSR) Preconstruction Permitting Program 91 FR 26958, May 13, 2026. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed rule "Update of Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act and Assessing the Environmental Effects Abroad of EPA Actions" (91 FR 38359, June 25, 2026), a proposed rule that would amend the EPAs NEPA implementing regulations to reduce the range of EPA actions subject to NEPA review, places limits on NEPA processes to streamline reviews, implement section 60026 of One Big Beautiful Bill Act to establish a new expedited NEPA review process, revise the EPAs process for adding, amending or removing categorical exclusions (CEs) that exempt certain actions from the NEPA review process, and eliminate references to the now-rescinded Council on Environmental Qualitys (CEQ) NEPA regulations.
H.R. 5587, the "Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act," a bill to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; entire bill. H.R. 5631, the "Geothermal Energy Advancement Act," legislation to promote responsible geothermal energy development on public lands; entire bill. H.R. 5549, the Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act, legislation to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide for more efficient hearings on nuclear facility construction applications; entire bill. H.R. 3978, the Nuclear Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing (REFUEL) Act," legislation to amend the definition of production facility in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to exclude equipment or devices capable of reprocessing spent nuclear fuel in a manner that does not separate plutonium from other transuranic elements; entire bill. General education regarding Interior Department review of offshore wind energy regulations to align them with Trump Administration priorities and the potential impact that new impediments to permitting wind energy could have on permitting reform legislation under consideration in Congress. S. 3500, the "Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act," a bill to amend the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to annually submit to Congress a report on the status of ongoing hydropower relicensing applications; entire bill. S. 456, the Streamlining Thermal Energy through Advanced Mechanisms (STEAM) Act," a bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas; entire bill. S. 4383, the "Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act," a bill to appoint a Geothermal Ombudsman and establish a Geothermal Permitting Task Force from within the Bureau of Land Management; entire bill. S. 4406, the "Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act," a bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to direct research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities in support of next-generation geothermal systems in various conditions; entire bill. S. 2975, the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025, legislation to amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance the safety of pipeline transportation, and for other purposes; entire bill. Legislative proposal to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to update the licensing of uranium enrichment facilities to align with the licensing requirements for all other fuel cycle facilities (no bill introduced). Implementation of the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act of 2024," (Pub. Law 118-67, July 9, 2024), a law accelerating the development and deployment of advanced nuclear technologies.
H.R. 1897, the "ESA Amendments Act of 2025," a bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; entire bill.
H.R. 8800, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027," a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; amendment proposals to authorize a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act for defense readiness activities, including the development of data centers and related energy infrastructure on property controlled by the Departments of War and Energy, and to provide labor standards requirements for the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (no amendments introduced). H.R. 8308, the Create Expedited Reviews to Transform American Infrastructure Now (CERTAIN) Act, legislation to establish requirements for the termination of authorizations, the completion and coordination of reviews for authorizations, and judicial review of actions relating to authorizations, and for other purposes; entire bill. H.R. 9497, the "Water Resources Development Act of 2026," a bill to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources; amendment proposal to establish paymentandperformance security requirements for projects under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. H.R. 1285, the Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2025, legislation to amend theWaterInfrastructureFinanceandInnovationActof 2014 to establish paymentandperformance security requirements for project; entire bill. H.R. 4615, the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025, legislation to amend the Small Business Act to provide interim partial payment to small business contractors that request an equitable adjustment due to a change in the terms of a construction contract; entire bill. H.R. 4776, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, legislation to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process; entire bill. Seeking introduction of Senate companion to H.R.4615, the "Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025." General education concerning the need to ensure adequate energy generation for the reshoring of American manufacturing and the build out of data centers. Acquisition Letter MV-2026-03: GSA Project Labor Agreement Procedures, General Services Administration, June 18, 2026. Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council) final rule entitled, FAR Case 2022-003, Use of Project Labor Agreement for Federal Construction Projects (88 FR 88708, December 22, 2023). Executive Office of the President, Executive Order 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects (87 FR 7363, January 9, 2022).
S. 4477, the "Davis-Bacon Repeal Act," a bill to repeal the Davis-Bacon Act; entire bill. H.R. 8602, the "Davis-Bacon Repeal Act," a bill to repeal the Davis-Bacon Act; entire bill. S. 4427, the Heat Workforce Standards Act, legislation to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing as originally proposed OSHA's standard with respect to heat injury and illness prevention for indoor and outdoor workplaces. H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bill to increase the supply of housing in America; provisions related to federal labor standards, prevailing wage requirements, and reforms to environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act. General education regarding Department of Defense infrastructure programs and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed rule entitled, Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings (89 FR 70698, August 30, 2024). Executive Office of the President, Executive Order 14278, Preparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future (90 FR 17525, April 28, 2025). Wage and Hour Division proposed rule entitled, Employee or Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (91 FR 9932, February 27, 2026).
S. 4463, the Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act, legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against employer payroll taxes for wages and other expenses paid or incurred for apprenticeship programs; entire bill. H.R. 8624, the Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act of 2026, legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against employer payroll taxes for wages and other expenses paid or incurred for apprenticeship programs; entire bill.