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

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/

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 130
Assembly Bill 130
Relating to: exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 131
Assembly Bill 131
Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 226
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

Other
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 127
Senate Bill 127
Relating to: exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 128
Senate Bill 128
Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 228
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

Other
Notification Date
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.

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
Undisclosed
Notification Date
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.

Revisions to ch. NR 809 related to drinking water standards for PFAS
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
Undisclosed
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

food additive ban
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

lab 2189 relating to prohibition on ultra processed food
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

ss092-24 related to drinking water and EPA standards
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

dg-01-24 relating to new drinking water standards associated with EPA regulations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

LRB 2936 relating to PFAS grants and DNR restrictions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

lrb 900 relating to local regulations for certain containers primarily bans on plastic containers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

lrb 905 relating to prohibitions on polystyrene containers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

Any legislation, rule or budget provision related to PFAS
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

No certified reports found.

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures