# Compressed Gas Association Lobbies on Steel Tariffs

The Compressed Gas Association reported $170,000 in in-house lobbying for Q3 2026, while its two outside lobbying firms reported another $110,000, for a combined $280,000. Its agenda includes relief from steel tariffs on large-diameter seamless pipe, compressed-gas supply chains supporting the military industrial base, and CO₂ supply and carbon capture. Because the Bureau of Industry and Security is no longer accepting Section 232 exclusion requests, contractors and suppliers should account for tariff exposure and possible executive or legislative action in their sourcing and supply-chain planning.

- Companies supplying large-diameter seamless pipe or compressed gases to defense-related customers can evaluate how tariffs may affect costs, availability, and sourcing plans.
- The lobbying activity signals industry interest in preserving compressed-gas supply chains for the military industrial base, but does not announce a contract or funding opportunity.
- The association says BIS is no longer accepting Section 232 exclusion requests; businesses affected by steel tariffs should factor that status into their planning and follow possible executive or legislative action.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
- U.S. Congress (Congress)

### Vendors
- Holland & Knight LLP (registered lobbying firm)
- Greenberg Traurig LLP (registered lobbying firm)

### Sources
- [Compressed Gas Association Lobbies on Steel Tariffs and Defense | Legis1](https://legis1.com/news/compressed-gas-association-lobbies-steel-tariffs) - Legis1