FOIA Request to U.S. Department of Energy regarding lobbying activities and contacts involving CATL on November 26, 2025.On November 26, 2025, Federal Newswire submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The request seeks access to records concerning lobbying activities, contacts, or representations involving Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), or their registered lobbyists or representatives, and any official within the Executive Branch, particularly those within the Department of Defense (DOD).The request specifically asks for several types of documents from January 1, 2020, to the present. These include Lobbying Disclosure Act filings such as LD-1, LD-2, or LD-203 forms that reference CATL or their affiliates; communications, meeting records, or correspondence between CATL representatives and Executive Branch officials including DOD staff; and visitor logs, appointment calendars, or meeting minutes reflecting interactions between CATL and executive officials within DOD.Federal Newswire emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public and requests these records in electronic format. They also seek a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization involved in public accountability and transparency efforts.
In an announcement on June 16, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) revealed that the second cohort for the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants has been chosen. This cohort consists of seven states, three tribal nations, and the District of Columbia. With total funding exceeding $77 million, these grants are made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The primary objective of these grants is to enhance the electric grid's resilience by mitigating the effects of severe weather events and natural disasters while simultaneously maintaining a reliable power sector.
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