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Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, the same legislation passed by the Senate on Wednesday that has been hailed as the $700 billion plan to shore up the U.S. financial system.

Representative Lizzy Fletcher remains optimistic, even though the current administration has yet to release an official response

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (which we discussed in a previous client alert) generally requires wind and solar facilities to begin construction before July 5, 2026, or be placed in service by December 31, 2027...

How are energy politics playing out at the 2024 Republican National Convention? Frank Maisano, senior principal in Bracewell's Policy Resolution Group, talks with Jason Grumet...

The Texas Environmental Superconference convened leading regulators, industry representatives, and environmental practitioners to examine critical developments in environmental and natural resources law. What are the most pressing issues facing environmental policy today, from data centers and water management to climate transition and enforcement strategies?

A Billings, Montana high school teacher recently pled guilty to a criminal violation of the federal Clean Air Act for arranging the removal of a small area of asbestos floor tiles without meeting all of the detailed regulatory requirements governing asbestos in school buildings.

Over the past several months, there has been a significant increase in the number of formal enforcement actions initiated by federal banking regulators against financial institutions.

In May 2008, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) was "reauthorized" by Congress.

In May 2008, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) was "reauthorized" by Congress.

On October 1, 2010, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will conduct a public meeting to discuss the issuance of an "Interim Final Rule" requiring the reporting of "pre-enactment" swaps (swaps that were entered into prior to July 21, 2010, the date of enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act).

As you may be aware, the House of Representatives passed the EESA today by a vote of 263 to 171, with 172 Democrats and 91 Republicans voting for the bill. This legislation was identical to the version of the bill passed by the Senate on Wednesday of this week.

In this ~ emergency ~ episode of The Lobby Shop, show co-hosts Josh Zive, Liam Donovan, Paul Nathanson and Caitlin Sickles discuss President Biden's unprecedented decision to leave the race just 105 days out...

Bracewell's Policy Resolution Group (PRG) lobbyists, attorneys and strategic communications professionals were joined by guest speakers Abigail Ross Hopper, President and CEO of Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)...

Data center construction is accelerating to meet growing demand for digital infrastructure, but are companies adequately prepared for the unique insurance challenges these complex operations present? As projects grow larger and coverage becomes distributed among multiple insurers, understanding policy adequacy and reducing coverage dispute risks becomes critical for organizations investing in this rapidly expanding sector.

As anticipated, the new Director of the United State Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), David Kappos, officially rescinded the controversial proposed patent rule changes yesterday.

The Lobby Shop returns as Congress faces make-or-break funding deadlines. Caitlin Sickles, Paul Nathanson, Dylan Pasiuk, Josh Zive, and Liam Donovan explore government shutdown...

In this episode of The Lobby Shop, Liam Donovan provides an update on the budget reconciliation process in Congress, and the team dives into the proposed House cuts to energy...