American Chemistry Council
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Advocacy for chemical/plastics issues state legislation and regulation.
Lobbying Interests:
Any legislation which addresses Wisconsin's recycling law and recycling funding issues; manufacturer's responsibility; any plastic-specific legislation, DNR issues, chemical issues, plastics issues. PFAS legislation and agency rules; Building codes
CEO Name:
Chris Jahn
Advocacy for chemical/plastics issues state legislation and regulation.
Lobbying Interests:
Any legislation which addresses Wisconsin's recycling law and recycling funding issues; manufacturer's responsibility; any plastic-specific legislation, DNR issues, chemical issues, plastics issues. PFAS legislation and agency rules; Building codes
CEO Name:
Chris Jahn
Contact
MB
Marcus Branstad
107 E 5th Street, Suite 201
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 471-1957
marcus_brandstad@americanchemistry.com
http://www.americanchemistry.com/
107 E 5th Street, Suite 201
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 471-1957
marcus_brandstad@americanchemistry.com
http://www.americanchemistry.com/
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 130
Relating to: exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/20/2025
First Communication Date
3/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/20/2025
First Communication Date
3/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 131
Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS.
Bill Text and History
3/20/2025
First Communication Date
3/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/20/2025
First Communication Date
3/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 226
Relating to: prohibiting school boards and independent charter schools from providing food containing certain ingredients in free or reduced-price meals.
Bill Text and History
5/13/2025
First Communication Date
5/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: prohibiting school boards and independent charter schools from providing food containing certain ingredients in free or reduced-price meals.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date5/13/2025
First Communication Date
5/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 127
Relating to: exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/19/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/19/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 128
Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS.
Bill Text and History
3/19/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/19/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 228
Relating to: prohibiting school boards and independent charter schools from providing food containing certain ingredients in free or reduced-price meals.
Bill Text and History
5/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: prohibiting school boards and independent charter schools from providing food containing certain ingredients in free or reduced-price meals.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date5/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Amendments to ch. NR 140 to set numeric standards to minimize the concentration of polluting substances for certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in groundwater based on the 2025 DHS recommendations
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Amendments to ch. NR 140 to set numeric standards to minimize the concentration of polluting substances for certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in groundwater based on the 2025 DHS recommendations
Scope Statement
SS 008_25
2/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Amendments to ch. NR 140 to set numeric standards to minimize the concentration of polluting substances for certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in groundwater based on the 2025 DHS recommendations
Scope Statement
SS 008_25
Undisclosed
Notification Date2/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revisions to ch. NR 809 related to drinking water standards for PFAS
Scope Statement
SS 092_24
1/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revisions to ch. NR 809 related to drinking water standards for PFAS
Scope Statement
SS 092_24
Undisclosed
Notification Date1/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
food additive ban
food additive ban
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/15/2025
First Communication Date
4/3/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/15/2025
First Communication Date
4/3/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
lab 2189 relating to prohibition on ultra processed food
lab 2189 relating to prohibition on ultra processed food
Notification Date
3/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
3/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ss092-24 related to drinking water and EPA standards
ss092-24 related to drinking water and EPA standards
Notification Date
1/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
1/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
dg-01-24 relating to new drinking water standards associated with EPA regulations
dg-01-24 relating to new drinking water standards associated with EPA regulations
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
12/31/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
12/31/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2936 relating to PFAS grants and DNR restrictions
LRB 2936 relating to PFAS grants and DNR restrictions
Notification Date
12/31/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
12/31/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
lrb 900 relating to local regulations for certain containers primarily bans on plastic containers
lrb 900 relating to local regulations for certain containers primarily bans on plastic containers
Notification Date
12/31/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
12/31/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
lrb 905 relating to prohibitions on polystyrene containers
lrb 905 relating to prohibitions on polystyrene containers
Notification Date
12/31/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
12/31/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any legislation, rule or budget provision related to PFAS
Any legislation, rule or budget provision related to PFAS
Notification Date
12/31/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
12/31/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2025 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $15,200.00 |
Total $15,200.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 16.25 |
Total 16.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 21.75 |
Total 21.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: prohibiting school boards and independent charter schools from providing food containing certain ingredients in free or reduced-price meals.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: prohibiting school boards and independent charter schools from providing food containing certain ingredients in free or reduced-price meals.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 11% |
Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 11% |
Relating to: exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 15% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 16% |
Relating to: exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 15% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 16% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Amendments to ch. NR 140 to set numeric standards to minimize the concentration of polluting substances for certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in groundwater based on the 2025 DHS recommendations
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 20% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 21% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 20% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 20% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.