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H.R. 1872: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2013 Issues impacting the RUS Electric Loan Program.H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs. H.R. 5013, S. 2499: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 Maintain funding for USAID Cooperative Development Program. Issues related to Department of Homeland Security programs and resources. Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Funding in the Labor HHS Appropriations Bill.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1616, S. 1392, S. 2075: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014. Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters. The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. H.R. 4066, S. 1739: A bill to permit the continued manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020, S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 Legislation that repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.S. 2074, S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4923: The Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 NRECA included committee report language in support of the Department of Energy allowing consumers to continue to use large capacity electric resistance water heaters. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA. S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 1944: Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2013 To protect existing co-op access to Eminent Domain provisions.Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Transmission Right-of-Way on Fort Wingate, NM. Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process.

H.R. 1944: Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2013 To protect existing co-op access to Eminent Domain provisions.Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Transmission Right-of-Way on Fort Wingate, NM. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process.

H.R. 1944: Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2013 To protect existing co-op access to Eminent Domain provisions.Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1616, S. 1392, S. 2075: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014. Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters. The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. H.R. 4066, S. 1739: A bill to permit the continued manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020, S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 Legislation that repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.S. 2074, S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4923: The Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 NRECA included committee report language in support of the Department of Energy allowing consumers to continue to use large capacity electric resistance water heaters. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA. S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 634: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 Clarifies the end-user exemption from margin requirement.H.R. 1038: The Public Power Risk Management Act, a bill to provide equal treatment for public power providers using utility operation-related swaps. H.R. 2136: Small Business Credit Availability Act Provides certain exemptions for small lenders. H.R. 2642, P.L. 113-79: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 Issues to make improvements to RUS Electric Loan Programs. H.R. 3547, P.L. 113-76: 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act Issues related to RUS Appropriations. Maintain funding for USAID Cooperative Development Program (CDP) in State and Foreign Ops bill. H.R. 4267: The Commodity Delivery Relief Act, to clarify that intended physically-settled, nonfinancial commodities contracts should be exempt from the definition of swap under the Dodd-Frank Act. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements. S. 888: To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Issues related to Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: H.R. 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Sage Grouse and Northern Long-Eared Bat for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service Issues related to NMFS/USFWS proposed rulemaking on critical habitat designation. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: HR 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken and Sage Grouse for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service. Issues related to legislation to restore transparency to the Equal Access to Justice Act.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: H.R. 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Sage Grouse and Northern Long-Eared Bat for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service. Issues related to NMFS/USFWS proposed rulemaking on critical habitat designation. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.

H.R. 2542: The Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes.H.R. 2804: Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency Act of 2014 (ALERRT Act). To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes. Issues related to the Endangered Species Act effects on small businesses.

H.R. 2542: The Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes.H.R. 2804: Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency Act of 2014 (ALERRT Act) To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes. Issues related to the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S and its effects on small business. Issues related to the Clean Air Act enforcement relating to the GHG regulations and their effects on small business.

H.R. 2542: The Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes.H.R. 2804: Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency Act of 2014 (ALERRT Act). To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes. Issues related to the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S and its effects on small business. Issues related to the Clean Air Act enforcement relating to the GHG regulations and their effects on small business. Issues related to rural broadband deployment and the Connect America Fund.

H.R. 2548: Electrify Africa Act of 2014 Setting guiding policy language for U.S. investment in bringing access to electricity in Africa. S. 2508: Energize Africa Act of 2014

H.R. 2548: Electrify Africa Act of 2014 Setting guiding policy language for U.S. investment in bringing access to electricity in Africa.S. 2508: Energize Africa Act of 2014 Setting guiding policy language for U.S. investment in bringing access to electricity in Africa. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process.

Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. H.R. 2548: Electrify Africa Act of 2013 Setting guiding policy language for U.S. investment in bringing access to electricity in Africa.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1616, S. 1392, S. 2075: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014. Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters. The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.S. 2074, S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4923: The Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 NRECA included committee report language in support of the Department of Energy allowing consumers to continue to use large capacity electric resistance water heaters. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA. S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. H.R. 4066, S. 1739: A bill to permit the continued manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020, S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 Legislation that repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. H.R. 4066, S. 1739: A bill to permit the continued manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020, S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 Legislation that repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.S. 2074, S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4923: The Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 NRECA included committee report language in support of the Department of Energy allowing consumers to continue to use large capacity electric resistance water heaters. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA. S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1616, S. 1392, S. 2075: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014. Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters. The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 634: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 Clarifies the end-user exemption from margin requirement.H.R. 1038: The Public Power Risk Management Act, a bill to provide equal treatment for public power providers using utility operation-related swaps. H.R. 2136: Small Business Credit Availability Act Provides certain exemptions for small lenders. H.R. 2642, P.L. 113-79: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 Issues to make improvements to RUS Electric Loan Programs. H.R. 3547, P.L. 113-76: 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act Issues related to RUS Appropriations. Maintain funding for USAID Cooperative Development Program (CDP) in State and Foreign Ops bill. H.R. 4267: The Commodity Delivery Relief Act, to clarify that intended physically-settled, nonfinancial commodities contracts should be exempt from the definition of swap under the Dodd-Frank Act. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements. S. 888: To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Issues related to Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).

H.J. Res. 124: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 Ensuring co-op related programs are maintained at appropriate levels.H.R. 634: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 Clarifies the end-user exemption from margin requirement. H.R. 4267: The Commodity Delivery Relief Act, to clarify that intended physically-settled, nonfinancial commodities contracts should be exempt from the definition of swap under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act To reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission operations and includes certain end-user exemptions from requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements. S. 888: To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Issues related to rural broadband deployment and the Connect America Fund. Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio.

H.R. 634: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 Clarifies the end-user exemption from margin requirement.H.R. 4267: The Commodity Delivery Relief Act To clarify that intended physically-settled, nonfinancial commodities contracts should be exempt from the definition of swap under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act To reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission operations and includes certain end-user exemptions from requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements. S. 888: To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: HR 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken and Sage Grouse for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service. Issues related to legislation to restore transparency to the Equal Access to Justice Act.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: H.R. 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Sage Grouse and Northern Long-Eared Bat for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service. Issues related to NMFS/USFWS proposed rulemaking on critical habitat designation. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: H.R. 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Sage Grouse and Northern Long-Eared Bat for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service Issues related to NMFS/USFWS proposed rulemaking on critical habitat designation. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: H.R. 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Sage Grouse and Northern Long-Eared Bat for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service. Issues related to NMFS/USFWS proposed rulemaking on critical habitat designation. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: HR 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken and Sage Grouse for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service. Issues related to legislation to restore transparency to the Equal Access to Justice Act.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: H.R. 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Sage Grouse and Northern Long-Eared Bat for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service Issues related to NMFS/USFWS proposed rulemaking on critical habitat designation. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: H.R. 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Sage Grouse and Northern Long-Eared Bat for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service Issues related to NMFS/USFWS proposed rulemaking on critical habitat designation. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: HR 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken and Sage Grouse for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service. Issues related to legislation to restore transparency to the Equal Access to Justice Act.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: H.R. 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Sage Grouse and Northern Long-Eared Bat for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service. Issues related to NMFS/USFWS proposed rulemaking on critical habitat designation. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: HR 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken and Sage Grouse for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service. Issues related to legislation to restore transparency to the Equal Access to Justice Act.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: H.R. 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Sage Grouse and Northern Long-Eared Bat for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service. Issues related to NMFS/USFWS proposed rulemaking on critical habitat designation. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: H.R. 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Sage Grouse and Northern Long-Eared Bat for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service Issues related to NMFS/USFWS proposed rulemaking on critical habitat designation. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: HR 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken and Sage Grouse for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service. Issues related to legislation to restore transparency to the Equal Access to Justice Act.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: H.R. 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Sage Grouse and Northern Long-Eared Bat for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service. Issues related to NMFS/USFWS proposed rulemaking on critical habitat designation. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: H.R. 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Sage Grouse and Northern Long-Eared Bat for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service Issues related to NMFS/USFWS proposed rulemaking on critical habitat designation. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.

H.R. 634: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 Clarifies the end-user exemption from margin requirement.H.R. 4267: The Commodity Delivery Relief Act To clarify that intended physically-settled, nonfinancial commodities contracts should be exempt from the definition of swap under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act To reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission operations and includes certain end-user exemptions from requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements. S. 888: To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

H.J. Res. 124: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 Ensuring co-op related programs are maintained at appropriate levels.H.R. 634: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 Clarifies the end-user exemption from margin requirement. H.R. 4267: The Commodity Delivery Relief Act, to clarify that intended physically-settled, nonfinancial commodities contracts should be exempt from the definition of swap under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act To reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission operations and includes certain end-user exemptions from requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements. S. 888: To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Issues related to rural broadband deployment and the Connect America Fund. Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio.

H.R. 1872: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2013 Issues impacting the RUS Electric Loan Program.H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs. H.R. 5013, S. 2499: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 Maintain funding for USAID Cooperative Development Program. Issues related to Department of Homeland Security programs and resources. Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Funding in the Labor HHS Appropriations Bill.

H.R. 1872: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2013 Issues impacting the RUS Electric Loan Program.H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs. Maintain RUS lending at adequate levels, terms, and purposes for electric cooperatives. H.R. 4923: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 To ensure that the Power Marketing Administrations (PMAs) and the Bureau of Reclamation continue to operate within the bounds of their statutory authority, to include report language addressing issues caused by DOEs new efficiency standard for large-capacity electric resistance water heaters. H.R. 5013, S. 2499: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 Maintain funding for USAID Cooperative Development Program. Issues related to Department of Homeland Security programs and resources. Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Funding in the Labor HHS Bill.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.H.R. 3826, S. 1905: The Whitfield-Manchin Electricity Security and Affordability Act, legislation directing how EPA establishes GHG performance standards for fossil fuel electric generating units. H.R. 5078, S. 2496: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 Legislation to prohibit EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from finalizing and enforcing the proposed rule entitled, Definition of Waters of the United States Under the Clean Water Act, issued on April 21, 2014. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal.

H.R. 634: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 Clarifies the end-user exemption from margin requirement.H.R. 4267: The Commodity Delivery Relief Act To clarify that intended physically-settled, nonfinancial commodities contracts should be exempt from the definition of swap under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act To reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission operations and includes certain end-user exemptions from requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements. S. 888: To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

H.R. 634: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 Clarifies the end-user exemption from margin requirement.H.R. 1038: The Public Power Risk Management Act, a bill to provide equal treatment for public power providers using utility operation-related swaps. H.R. 2136: Small Business Credit Availability Act Provides certain exemptions for small lenders. H.R. 2642, P.L. 113-79: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 Issues to make improvements to RUS Electric Loan Programs. H.R. 3547, P.L. 113-76: 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act Issues related to RUS Appropriations. Maintain funding for USAID Cooperative Development Program (CDP) in State and Foreign Ops bill. H.R. 4267: The Commodity Delivery Relief Act, to clarify that intended physically-settled, nonfinancial commodities contracts should be exempt from the definition of swap under the Dodd-Frank Act. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements. S. 888: To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Issues related to Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).

H.J. Res. 124: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 Ensuring co-op related programs are maintained at appropriate levels.H.R. 634: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 Clarifies the end-user exemption from margin requirement. H.R. 4267: The Commodity Delivery Relief Act, to clarify that intended physically-settled, nonfinancial commodities contracts should be exempt from the definition of swap under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act To reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission operations and includes certain end-user exemptions from requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements. S. 888: To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Issues related to rural broadband deployment and the Connect America Fund. Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: H.R. 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Sage Grouse and Northern Long-Eared Bat for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service. Issues related to NMFS/USFWS proposed rulemaking on critical habitat designation. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: H.R. 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Sage Grouse and Northern Long-Eared Bat for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service Issues related to NMFS/USFWS proposed rulemaking on critical habitat designation. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.H.R. 3080, S. 601: Water resources reform legislation. Section 102 of S. 3080 which expedites the evaluation and processing of corps permits to make electric cooperatives eligible. Section 2014 of S. 601, which gives the Corps discretion to alter dam operations in a manner that could limit federal hydropower production. H.R. 3826, S. 1905: The Whitfield-Manchin Electricity Security and Affordability Act, legislation directing how EPA establishes GHG performance standards for fossil fuel electric generating units. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.H.R. 3080, S. 601: Water resources reform legislation. Section 102 of S. 3080 which expedites the evaluation and processing of corps permits to make electric cooperatives eligible. Section 2014 of S. 601, which gives the Corps discretion to alter dam operations in a manner that could limit federal hydropower production. H.R. 3826, S. 1905: The Whitfield-Manchin Electricity Security and Affordability Act" Legislation directing how EPA establishes GHG performance standards for fossil fuel electric generating units. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: HR 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken and Sage Grouse for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service. Issues related to legislation to restore transparency to the Equal Access to Justice Act.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.H.R. 3826, S. 1905: The Whitfield-Manchin Electricity Security and Affordability Act, legislation directing how EPA establishes GHG performance standards for fossil fuel electric generating units. H.R. 5078, S. 2496: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 Legislation to prohibit EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from finalizing and enforcing the proposed rule entitled, Definition of Waters of the United States Under the Clean Water Act, issued on April 21, 2014. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.S. 2074, S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4923: The Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 NRECA included committee report language in support of the Department of Energy allowing consumers to continue to use large capacity electric resistance water heaters. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA. S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1616, S. 1392, S. 2075: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014. Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters. The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. H.R. 4066, S. 1739: A bill to permit the continued manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020, S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 Legislation that repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.S. 2074, S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4923: The Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 NRECA included committee report language in support of the Department of Energy allowing consumers to continue to use large capacity electric resistance water heaters. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA. S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. H.R. 4066, S. 1739: A bill to permit the continued manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020, S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 Legislation that repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1616, S. 1392, S. 2075: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014. Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters. The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. H.R. 4066, S. 1739: A bill to permit the continued manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020, S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 Legislation that repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.S. 2074, S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4923: The Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 NRECA included committee report language in support of the Department of Energy allowing consumers to continue to use large capacity electric resistance water heaters. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA. S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1616, S. 1392, S. 2075: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014. Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters. The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.S. 2074, S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4923: The Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 NRECA included committee report language in support of the Department of Energy allowing consumers to continue to use large capacity electric resistance water heaters. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA. S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1616, S. 1392, S. 2075: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014. Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters. The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. H.R. 4066, S. 1739: A bill to permit the continued manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020, S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 Legislation that repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.H.R. 3080, S. 601: Water resources reform legislation. Section 102 of S. 3080 which expedites the evaluation and processing of corps permits to make electric cooperatives eligible. Section 2014 of S. 601, which gives the Corps discretion to alter dam operations in a manner that could limit federal hydropower production. H.R. 3826, S. 1905: The Whitfield-Manchin Electricity Security and Affordability Act" Legislation directing how EPA establishes GHG performance standards for fossil fuel electric generating units. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.H.R. 3826, S. 1905: The Whitfield-Manchin Electricity Security and Affordability Act, legislation directing how EPA establishes GHG performance standards for fossil fuel electric generating units. H.R. 5078, S. 2496: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 Legislation to prohibit EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from finalizing and enforcing the proposed rule entitled, Definition of Waters of the United States Under the Clean Water Act, issued on April 21, 2014. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.H.R. 3080, S. 601: Water resources reform legislation. Section 102 of S. 3080 which expedites the evaluation and processing of corps permits to make electric cooperatives eligible. Section 2014 of S. 601, which gives the Corps discretion to alter dam operations in a manner that could limit federal hydropower production. H.R. 3826, S. 1905: The Whitfield-Manchin Electricity Security and Affordability Act, legislation directing how EPA establishes GHG performance standards for fossil fuel electric generating units. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.S. 2074, S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4923: The Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 NRECA included committee report language in support of the Department of Energy allowing consumers to continue to use large capacity electric resistance water heaters. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA. S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1616, S. 1392, S. 2075: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014. Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters. The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: H.R. 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Sage Grouse and Northern Long-Eared Bat for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service. Issues related to NMFS/USFWS proposed rulemaking on critical habitat designation. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: HR 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken and Sage Grouse for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service. Issues related to legislation to restore transparency to the Equal Access to Justice Act.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: H.R. 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Sage Grouse and Northern Long-Eared Bat for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service Issues related to NMFS/USFWS proposed rulemaking on critical habitat designation. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.

H.R. 1872: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2013 Issues impacting the RUS Electric Loan Program.H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs. Maintain RUS lending at adequate levels, terms, and purposes for electric cooperatives. H.R. 4923: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 To ensure that the Power Marketing Administrations (PMAs) and the Bureau of Reclamation continue to operate within the bounds of their statutory authority, to include report language addressing issues caused by DOEs new efficiency standard for large-capacity electric resistance water heaters. H.R. 5013, S. 2499: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 Maintain funding for USAID Cooperative Development Program. Issues related to Department of Homeland Security programs and resources. Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Funding in the Labor HHS Bill.

H.R. 1872: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2013 Issues impacting the RUS Electric Loan Program.H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs. H.R. 5013, S. 2499: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 Maintain funding for USAID Cooperative Development Program. Issues related to Department of Homeland Security programs and resources. Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Funding in the Labor HHS Appropriations Bill.

H.J. Res. 124: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 Ensuring co-op related programs are maintained at appropriate levels.H.R. 634: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 Clarifies the end-user exemption from margin requirement. H.R. 4267: The Commodity Delivery Relief Act, to clarify that intended physically-settled, nonfinancial commodities contracts should be exempt from the definition of swap under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act To reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission operations and includes certain end-user exemptions from requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements. S. 888: To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Issues related to rural broadband deployment and the Connect America Fund. Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio.

H.R. 634: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 Clarifies the end-user exemption from margin requirement.H.R. 4267: The Commodity Delivery Relief Act To clarify that intended physically-settled, nonfinancial commodities contracts should be exempt from the definition of swap under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act To reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission operations and includes certain end-user exemptions from requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements. S. 888: To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.H.R. 3826, S. 1905: The Whitfield-Manchin Electricity Security and Affordability Act, legislation directing how EPA establishes GHG performance standards for fossil fuel electric generating units. H.R. 5078, S. 2496: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 Legislation to prohibit EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from finalizing and enforcing the proposed rule entitled, Definition of Waters of the United States Under the Clean Water Act, issued on April 21, 2014. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal.

H.R. 1872: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2013 Issues impacting the RUS Electric Loan Program.H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs. Maintain RUS lending at adequate levels, terms, and purposes for electric cooperatives. H.R. 4923: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 To ensure that the Power Marketing Administrations (PMAs) and the Bureau of Reclamation continue to operate within the bounds of their statutory authority, to include report language addressing issues caused by DOEs new efficiency standard for large-capacity electric resistance water heaters. H.R. 5013, S. 2499: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 Maintain funding for USAID Cooperative Development Program. Issues related to Department of Homeland Security programs and resources. Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Funding in the Labor HHS Bill.

H.R. 1872: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2013 Issues impacting the RUS Electric Loan Program.H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs. H.R. 5013, S. 2499: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 Maintain funding for USAID Cooperative Development Program. Issues related to Department of Homeland Security programs and resources. Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Funding in the Labor HHS Appropriations Bill.

H.R. 2548: Electrify Africa Act of 2014 Setting guiding policy language for U.S. investment in bringing access to electricity in Africa. S. 2508: Energize Africa Act of 2014

H.R. 2548: Electrify Africa Act of 2014 Setting guiding policy language for U.S. investment in bringing access to electricity in Africa.S. 2508: Energize Africa Act of 2014 Setting guiding policy language for U.S. investment in bringing access to electricity in Africa. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. H.R. 4066, S. 1739: A bill to permit the continued manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020, S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 Legislation that repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.S. 2074, S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4923: The Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 NRECA included committee report language in support of the Department of Energy allowing consumers to continue to use large capacity electric resistance water heaters. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA. S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1616, S. 1392, S. 2075: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014. Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters. The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.H.R. 3080, S. 601: Water resources reform legislation. Section 102 of S. 3080 which expedites the evaluation and processing of corps permits to make electric cooperatives eligible. Section 2014 of S. 601, which gives the Corps discretion to alter dam operations in a manner that could limit federal hydropower production. H.R. 3826, S. 1905: The Whitfield-Manchin Electricity Security and Affordability Act, legislation directing how EPA establishes GHG performance standards for fossil fuel electric generating units. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.H.R. 3080, S. 601: Water resources reform legislation. Section 102 of S. 3080 which expedites the evaluation and processing of corps permits to make electric cooperatives eligible. Section 2014 of S. 601, which gives the Corps discretion to alter dam operations in a manner that could limit federal hydropower production. H.R. 3826, S. 1905: The Whitfield-Manchin Electricity Security and Affordability Act" Legislation directing how EPA establishes GHG performance standards for fossil fuel electric generating units. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.H.R. 3080, S. 601: Water resources reform legislation. Section 102 of S. 3080 which expedites the evaluation and processing of corps permits to make electric cooperatives eligible. Section 2014 of S. 601, which gives the Corps discretion to alter dam operations in a manner that could limit federal hydropower production. H.R. 3826, S. 1905: The Whitfield-Manchin Electricity Security and Affordability Act" Legislation directing how EPA establishes GHG performance standards for fossil fuel electric generating units. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S.

H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.H.R. 3080, S. 601: Water resources reform legislation. Section 102 of S. 3080 which expedites the evaluation and processing of corps permits to make electric cooperatives eligible. Section 2014 of S. 601, which gives the Corps discretion to alter dam operations in a manner that could limit federal hydropower production. H.R. 3826, S. 1905: The Whitfield-Manchin Electricity Security and Affordability Act, legislation directing how EPA establishes GHG performance standards for fossil fuel electric generating units. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S.

H Con Res 25: House Budget Resolution FY14 Regarding tax treatment of retirement plans and FCRA/Fair ValueSenate S Con Res 8: Regarding tax treatment of retirement plans and FCRA/Fair Value H.R. 325: No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013 S. 16: A bill to provide for a sequester replacement Tax treatment of retirement plans. S. 388: American Family Economic Protection Act Tax treatment of retirement plans. Issues related to appropriations for the USDA Rural Utilities Service loans. Issues related to appropriations request for the OCDC program. Implementation of Health Reform (Affordable Care Act)

H.R. 634: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 Provides end-user exemptions from certain requirements under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.H.R. 933: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2013 Maintain RUS lending at adequate levels and terms for electric cooperatives. H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 H.R. 1003: To improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders. Would require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of certain Dodd-Frank Act requirements. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements. S. 10: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 Including the reauthorization and expansion of rural development programs including the Rural Energy Savings Program. Draft legislation: provides certain exemptions to the Dodd-Frank Act for small lenders. Reauthorization of farm programs, including reauthorization and expansion of rural development programs. Support of funding for the USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) program.