American Petroleum Institute
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Oil and natural gas industry.
Lobbying Interests:
Any legislative or administrative action/proposal which may have a direct or indirect impact upon the petroleum and natural gas industries or upon a segment thereof.
CEO Name:
Mike Sommers
Oil and natural gas industry.
Lobbying Interests:
Any legislative or administrative action/proposal which may have a direct or indirect impact upon the petroleum and natural gas industries or upon a segment thereof.
CEO Name:
Mike Sommers
Contact
DM
David McGowan
200 Massachusetts Ave. NW #1100
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 682-8219
mcgowand@api.org
http://www.api.org
200 Massachusetts Ave. NW #1100
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 682-8219
mcgowand@api.org
http://www.api.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 83
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.
Bill Text and History
3/18/2025
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: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/18/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 161
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.
Bill Text and History
4/6/2025
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: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/6/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 200
Relating to: applying the motor vehicle fuel tax supplier’s administrative allowance to diesel fuel, a motor vehicle fuel tax refund for evaporation losses, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/16/2025
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: applying the motor vehicle fuel tax supplier’s administrative allowance to diesel fuel, a motor vehicle fuel tax refund for evaporation losses, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/16/2025
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 82
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.
Bill Text and History
2/28/2025
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: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/28/2025
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 179
Relating to: applying the motor vehicle fuel tax supplier’s administrative allowance to diesel fuel, a motor vehicle fuel tax refund for evaporation losses, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/9/2025
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: applying the motor vehicle fuel tax supplier’s administrative allowance to diesel fuel, a motor vehicle fuel tax refund for evaporation losses, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/9/2025
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 184
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.
Bill Text and History
4/16/2025
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: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/16/2025
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
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Flammable, combustible and hazardous liquids
Scope Statement
SS 009_23
2/12/2025
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 Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Flammable, combustible and hazardous liquids
Scope Statement
SS 009_23
Undisclosed
Notification Date2/12/2025
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 Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Flammable, combustible, and hazardous liquids
Scope Statement
SS 111_24
2/12/2025
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 Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Flammable, combustible, and hazardous liquids
Scope Statement
SS 111_24
Undisclosed
Notification Date2/12/2025
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 Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Petroleum and other liquid fuel products
Scope Statement
SS 110_24
2/12/2025
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 Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Petroleum and other liquid fuel products
Scope Statement
SS 110_24
Undisclosed
Notification Date2/12/2025
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 Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Petroleum and other liquid fuel products
Scope Statement
SS 041_21
2/12/2025
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 Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Petroleum and other liquid fuel products
Scope Statement
SS 041_21
Undisclosed
Notification Date2/12/2025
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 Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Weights and measures
Scope Statement
SS 068_24
2/12/2025
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 Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Weights and measures
Scope Statement
SS 068_24
Undisclosed
Notification Date2/12/2025
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
Public Service Commission (PSC)
Subject
Gas safety
Scope Statement
SS 079_22
2/12/2025
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.
Public Service Commission (PSC)
Subject
Gas safety
Scope Statement
SS 079_22
Undisclosed
Notification Date2/12/2025
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
electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations
electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/7/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/7/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Proposals relating to the manufacturing, transportation, taxation, sale, or use of motor vehicle or other fuels, as well as other energy policies that may affect the manufacturing or sales of API member companies products or services.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals relating to the manufacturing, transportation, taxation, sale, or use of motor vehicle or other fuels, as well as other energy policies that may affect the manufacturing or sales of API member companies products or services.
Proposals relating to the manufacturing, transportation, taxation, sale, or use of motor vehicle or other fuels, as well as other energy policies that may affect the manufacturing or sales of API member companies products or services.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/7/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/7/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2025 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $30,000.00 |
Total $30,000.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 7.00 |
Total 7.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 61.50 |
Total 61.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 12% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 12% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Proposals relating to the manufacturing, transportation, taxation, sale, or use of motor vehicle or other fuels, as well as other energy policies that may affect the manufacturing or sales of API member companies products or services.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 60% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 60% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication