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American Petroleum Institute lobbied on 8 issues. See lobbying
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For candidates $34,335
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What American Petroleum Institute lobbies on 2026 reports
Besides giving through its PAC, American Petroleum Institute pays lobbyists to press Congress and federal agencies. Each quarter it, or a firm it hires, files a public report under the Lobbying Disclosure Act saying which topics it worked on, what it spent, and whom it contacted. This is what those reports say.
Spent on lobbying in 2026
$6.9M
Quarterly reports read
24
Bills it named
61
Topics it lobbied on
Each report files its work under official topics. The bar shows how often each topic came up across the reports; open one to read what was filed under it. Naming a bill says the organization lobbied on it, not which side it took.
Energy/Nuclearin 13 report entries · 23 bills named
In its own words
HR 161 New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act;
HR 4305 DUMP Red Tape Act;
HR 6336 Fair Allocation of Interstate Rates Act;
HR 6529 Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act;
HR 6633 High-Capacity Grid Act;
HR 7831 License to Drill Act;
HR 8330 Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026;
HR 8870 BUILD America 250 Act;
HR 9332 Load Forecasting Enhancement Act;
HR 9335 Advanced Transmission Technology to Reduce Rates Act;
HR 9338 Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026;
HR 9339 Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act;
HR 9340 Ratepayer Protection Act;
S 4340 Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026;
S 4475 Unlock American Energy and Jobs Act of 2026;
S 4944 A bill to streamline permitting under the Natural Gas Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes; draft legislation on permitting reform; draft legislation on reforming the Endangered Species Act; 91 Fed.
Reg. 1985 Subpart KKKKa-Standards of Performance for Stationary Combustion Turbines; efforts related to engagement with European Union on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
HR 3699 Energy Choice Act;
HR 5301 PIPES Act of 2025;
HR 9340 Ratepayer Protection Act (provisions relating to definitions under the bill);
S 5653 A bill to prescribe permitting reform, and for other purposes; draft legislation on permitting certainty for energy projects; draft legislation relating to permitting reform; draft legislation to establish voluntary federal government GHG reporting program; 91 Fed.
HR __ Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026; draft legislation on permitting reform; draft legislation regarding changes to the Clean Water Act or National Environmental Policy Act pertaining to permitting reform; draft legislation related to state efforts to impose liability on the oil and gas industry; efforts related to engagement with European Union on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
Discussions related to oil and natural gas exports, diesel, energy policy, energy security, energy independence, energy infrastructure, oil and natural gas leasing, and permitting issues;
H.R.4776, SPEED Act;
S.3082, American Shores Protection Act of 2025;
S.5653, Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026;
H.R.7831, License to Drill Act.
Discussions related to the Administration's 2024-2029 Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program.
Discussions related to oil and natural gas exports, energy policy, energy security, energy independence, energy infrastructure, oil and natural gas leasing, and permitting issues;
S.3082, American Shores Protection Act of 2025.
Issues related to permitting reform Issues related to RFS Issues related to E-15 H.R.1346 - Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025
H.J.RES. 202 Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards;
Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles;
H.J.RES. 205 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards;
Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Confirmation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years";
H.J.RES. 212 Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards;
Advanced Clean Car Program;
Reconsideration of a Previous Withdrawal of a Waiver of Preemption;
Notice of Decision";
HR 1346 Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025;
S.J. Res. 206 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards;
Taxation/Internal Revenue Codein 9 report entries · 4 bills named
In its own words
HR 10431 U.S. Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act of 2026;
HR 1833 Working Families Tax Cut Act (provisions relating to IDCs, Sect. 45 tax credits, bonus depreciation, and pillar II CAMT);
IRS Notice 2026-50: Safe Harbor for the Credit for Carbon Oxide Sequestration under Section 45Q for Qualified Carbon Oxide Reported under Subpart RR; efforts relating to tax policy (corporate rate, bonus depreciation, international provisions NCTI and FDDEI, 45Q credit, and treatment of intangible drilling costs in corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT)); draft proposed regulations addressing the clean fuel production tax credit (Section 45Z credit);
HR 1833 Working Families Tax Cut Act; 89 Fed.
Reg. 75062 Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Applicable After 2022; 91 Fed.
Reg. 5160 Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit; efforts related to relief from Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum; efforts relating to Regulation of 45Q Carbon Capture Tax Credit; efforts relating to treatment of Intangible Drilling Costs and partnership loss limitations under Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax
S 3841 Last Sale Valuation Act of 2026;
IRS Notice 2026-1: Safe Harbor for the Credit for Carbon Oxide Sequestration under Section 45Q for Qualified Carbon Oxide Disposed of in Secure Geological Storage in Calendar Year 2025; 91 Fed.
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheriesin 6 report entries · 4 bills named
In its own words
88 Fed.
Reg. 47453 Endangered and Threatened Species;
Designation of Critical Habitat for the Rice's Whale; 90 Fed.
Reg. 17972 Request for Information and Comments on the Preparation of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program (MAA104000).
HR 3151 SHIPS for America Act of 2025;
HR 7656 ReSCUE Oceans Act;
S 3910 ReSCUE Oceans Act; 90 Fed.
Reg. 52996 Notice of Availability of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Program: 1st Analysis and Proposal MAA104000
Monitoring issues related to Coast Guard Reauthorization. Issues related to legislation revitalizing the United States shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries; S.1541, SHIPS for America Act of 2025.
Trade (domestic/foreign)in 6 report entries · 5 bills named
In its own words
HR 1949 Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025;
HR 5926 Mexican Energy Trade Enforcement Act; 90 Fed.
Reg. 15041 Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff To Rectify Trade Practices That Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits; 90 Fed.
Reg. 17114 Notice of Action and Proposed Action in Section 301 Investigation of China's Targeting the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance, Request for Comments; 91 Fed.
Reg. 12884 Initiation of Section 301 Investigations of Acts, Policies, and Practices of Various Economies Related to the Failure To Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced With Forced Labor; 91 Fed.
Reg. 12886 Initiation of Section 301 Investigations: Acts, Policies, and Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sectors; efforts related to enforcement of USMCA; efforts relating to US energy security and policies to address global energy supply chain disruptions
HR 1850 CRUDE Act;
HR 7037 Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act;
S 985 PROTECT USA Act of 2025; 90 Fed.
Reg. 17114 Notice of Action and Proposed Action in Section 301 Investigation of China's Targeting the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance; 90 Fed.
Environment/Superfundin 4 report entries
In its own words
Issues related to banning or limiting the sale of gas-powered vehicles. Issues related to Clean Air Act reforms.
Energy issues related to legislative and regulatory matters.
Offices it contacted
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SENATE
Clean Air and Water (quality)in 3 report entries · 15 bills named
In its own words
H.J.RES. 210 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards;
Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth;
Notice of Decision";
H.J.RES. 213 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards;
Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations;
H.J.RES. 214 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards;
Small Off-Road Engines Regulations;
HR 2177 Tradeable Energy Performance Standards Act;
HR 3898 PERMIT Act;
HR 4776 SPEED Act;
S.J.Res.205 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards;
S.J.Res.209 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards;
Natural Resourcesin 3 report entries
In its own words
88 Fed.
Reg. 67798 Notice of Availability of the 2024-2029 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program and Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; 84 Fed.
Reg. 32094 Decision on Supplemental Information on the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source Category (Subpart E).
81 Fed.
Reg. 7414 Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat;
Implementing Changes to the Regulations for Designating Critical Habitat; 84 Fed.
84 FR 32094 Decision on Supplemental Information on the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source Category (Subpart E); 82 Fed.
Reg. 29212 Taking and Importing Marine Mammals;
Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico.
Offices it contacted
Energy, Dept of
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Interior, Dept of (DOI)
SENATE
White House Office
Defense, Dept of (DOD)
and 1 more office
Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Who did the lobbying
The organization’s own reports give its total lobbying costs, including any firms it hired; each firm reports what this client paid it.
American Petroleum InstituteIts own staff · 3 reports$6.9M
The Duberstein Group Inc.Lobbying firm · 4 reports$240K
Keller and Heckman, LLPLobbying firm · 3 reportsNot reported
Contributions on the LD-203 report
Reported twice a year by the lobbying filer. $127.4K is political giving that also appears in FEC filings.
DSCC$13K
National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC)$7.5K
Frank Pallone$7K
Angie Craig$5K
DCCC$5K
Katherine Clark$5K
Lisa Blunt Rochester$5K
Richie Neal$5K
Jon Husted$4K
Juliana Stratton$3.5K
Matched by name: these reports are filed for “AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE (API)”, found by searching “AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE”. Lobbying and FEC records share no ID, so an organization that lobbies under another name is missed. Source: LDA.gov, accessed Oct 27, 2026. Senate Office of Public Records cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from LDA.gov.
American Petroleum Institute is registered with the Federal Election Commission as an independent expenditure filer (person or group). Official FEC summary: Federal Election Commission committee record.
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Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles";
S.J.Res.208 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards;
S 593 Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025;
S 5526 Agricultural Act of 2026 (Section 12501); draft legislation relating to LNG in public interest; 89 Fed.
Reg. 39344 Subpart XXa-Standards of Performance for Bulk Gasoline Terminals that Commenced Construction, Modification, or Reconstruction After June 10, 2022; 89 Fed.
Reg. 39798 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; 89 Fed.
Reg. 83319 Subpart Kc-Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels) for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced After October 4, 2023; efforts related to Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) implementation for nomenclature purposes
S 593 Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025; draft legislation related to E15 and Small Refinery Waivers; 89 Fed.
Reg. 83319 Subpart Kc-Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels) for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced After October 4, 2023; 90 Fed.
Reg. 45007 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and Other Changes;
Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; efforts related to Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) implementation for nomenclature purposes
HR 1346 Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025; draft legislation related to E15 and Small Refinery Waivers; 90 Fed.
Reg. 36288 Reconsideration of 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards; 91 Fed.
Reg. 16388 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and Other Changes
Discussions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program including E15 and Small Refinery Waivers;
S.593/H.R.1346, Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025;
S.5526, Agricultural Act of 2026.
Issues related to fuel sales to the military;
FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (S.4784).
S.593/H.R.1346, Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025.
Discussions related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program including E15 and Small Refinery Waivers; S.593, Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025.
Reg. 44869 Request for Public Comments and Notice of Public Hearing Relating to the Operation of the Agreement Between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada.
Reg. 17114 Notice of Action and Proposed Action in Section 301 Investigation of China's Targeting the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance; draft regulation regarding potential restrictions on U.S. diesel exports; efforts relating to US energy security and policies to address global energy supply chain disruptions
Energy issues related to legislative and regulatory matters.
S.J.Res.210 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards;
Draft legislation regarding reforms to CO2 storage; draft legislation regarding treatment of PFAS; draft legislation to address methane standard flaring; draft legislation to improve methane monitoring and coordination among agencies; draft legislation to improve the equivalency of indistinguishable chemicals under TSCA; draft legislation to reauthorize Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) grants; legislative efforts related to reauthorizing the Toxic Substances Control Act; draft regulatory proposal to update and clarify requirements for water quality certification under the Clean Water Act Section 401; 60 Fed.
Reg. 48399 Subpart Y-National Emission Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations; 81 Fed.
Reg. 81276 Implementation of the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: State Implementation Plan Requirements; 83 Fed.
Reg. 52056 Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Reconsideration; 85 Fed.
Reg. 21849 Review of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards; 85 Fed.
Reg. 24094 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter; 88 Fed.
Reg. 50282 Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems; 89 Fed.
Reg. 16202 Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter; 90 Fed.
Reg. 45367 Reconsideration of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program; 90 Fed.
Reg. 52498 Updated Definition of "Waters of the United States"; 91 Fed.
Reg. 26958 Begin Actual Construction in the New Source Review (NSR) Preconstruction Permitting Program; efforts related to engagement with European Union on EU Methane Regulation
HR 5966 Ohio River Restoration Program Act;
HR 6387 Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act;
HR 6398 Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act;
HR 6409 Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act;
HR 8990 Protect Domestic Oil and Gas Small Business Act of 2026; draft legislation on a foreign pollution fee on foreign imports; draft legislation regarding reforms to CO2 storage; draft legislation regarding treatment of PFAS; draft legislation to address a gold standard of science for federally-funded research; draft legislation to address methane standard flaring; draft legislation to improve methane monitoring and coordination among agencies; draft legislation to improve the equivalency of indistinguishable chemicals under TSCA; draft legislation to repeal the EPA's Waste Emissions Charge; legislative efforts related to ozone NAAQS; legislative efforts related to reauthorizing the Toxic Substances Control Act; draft proposal to lower Particulate Matter (PM) Air Quality Standards; draft proposal to update and clarify requirements for water quality certification under the Clean Water Act Section 401;
Fed.
Reg.
RIN 2070-AL29 Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Data Reporting and Recordkeeping under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA);
Revision to Regulation; 60 Fed.
Reg. 48399 Subpart Y-National Emission Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations; 64 Fed.
Reg. 32628 Subpart HH-National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities; 64 Fed.
Reg. 32648 Subpart HHH-National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From Natural Gas Transmission and Storage Facilities; 81 Fed.
Reg. 35823 Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources; 85 Fed.
Reg. 24094 Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter; 86 Fed.
Reg. 63110 Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review; 88 Fed.
Reg. 50282 Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas System; 89 Fed.
Reg. 40035 Subpart TTTTa-Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Modified Coal-Fired Steam Electric Generating Units and New Construction and Reconstruction Stationary Combustion Turbine Electric Generating Units; 90 Fed.
Reg. 44591 Reconsideration of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program; 90 Fed.
Reg. 26958 Begin Actual Construction in the New Source Review (NSR) Preconstruction Permitting Program; 91 Fed.
Reg. 41591 Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans; efforts related to engagement with European Union on EU Methane Regulation
HR 4218 Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform Act;
HR 6409 Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act; draft legislation regarding reforms to CO2 storage; draft legislation regarding treatment of PFAS; draft legislation to improve methane monitoring and coordination among agencies; draft legislation to improve the equivalency of indistinguishable chemicals under TSCA; legislative efforts related to reauthorizing the Toxic Substances Control Act; 81 Fed.
Reg. 35823 Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources; 86 Fed.
Reg. 63110 Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review; 89 Fed.
Reg. 52498 Updated Definition of "Waters of the United States"; efforts related to US equivalency for EU methane regulation; regulatory efforts related to Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) implementation for nomenclature purposes