ROBERT HICKMOTT

Monitored P.L. 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions pertaining to spectrum auctions Monitored discussions involving the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program Monitored implementation of rural broadband deployment

S 579 Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025 (all sections of full text) HR 3220 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025 (all sections of full text) S 1344 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving proposed National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act Monitored discussions involving Department of Energy Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership Program Monitored nominations to federally authorized commissions

Implementation of P.L. 118-155, the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 Discussions pertaining to Department of Energy and Department of Defense funding for critical minerals S. 544, the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act (all sections of full text) Monitored S. 2741, the Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 3713, the Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025 Monitored issues regarding the reprocessing of abandoned mines

S 579 Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025 (all sections of full text) HR 3220 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025 (all sections of full text) S 1344 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving proposed National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act Monitored discussions involving Department of Energy Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership Program Monitored nominations to federally authorized commissions

Monitored P.L. 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions pertaining to spectrum auctions Monitored discussions involving the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program Monitored implementation of rural broadband deployment

H.R. 6391, Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act (all sections of full text) (oppose) Implementation of P.L. 118-155, Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 Discussions regarding a Federal Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) P.L. 119-21, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, provisions pertaining to natural resources S. 544, Mining Regulatory Clarity Act (all sections of full text) Monitored discussions on permitting reform Monitored H.R. 3838, Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Monitored S. 2741 / H.R. 3713, Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025 Monitored discussions relating to critical minerals

Monitored P.L. 119-21, One Big Beautiful Bill Act; Section 899 and Section 45X

H.R. 6391, Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act (all sections of full text) (oppose) Implementation of PL 118-155 Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 Discussions regarding a Federal Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, provisions pertaining to natural resources S 544 Mining Regulatory Clarity Act (all sections of full text) Monitored discussions on permitting reform Monitored S 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Monitored HR 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Monitored S. 2741 / H.R. 3713, Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025 Monitored discussions relating to critical minerals

Monitored PL 119-21, One Big Beautiful Bill Act; Section 899 and Section 45X

Implementation of PL 118-155 Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 Discussions pertaining to Department of Energy and Department of Defense funding for critical minerals S 544 Mining Regulatory Clarity Act (all sections of full text) Monitored S 2741 Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025 Monitored HR 3713 Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025 Monitored issues regarding the reprocessing of abandoned mines

S 579 Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025 (all sections of full text) HR 3220 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025 (all sections of full text) S 1344 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving proposed National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction, and Veterans' Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 Monitored discussions involving Department of Energy Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership Program Monitored nominations to federally authorized commissions

PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions pertaining to spectrum auctions Monitored discussions involving the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Monitored implementation of rural broadband deployment

Implementation of PL 118-155 Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 Discussions pertaining to Department of Energy and Department of Defense funding for critical minerals S 544 Mining Regulatory Clarity Act (all sections of full text) Monitored S 2741 Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025 Monitored HR 3713 Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025 Monitored issues regarding the reprocessing of abandoned mines

PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions pertaining to spectrum auctions Monitored discussions involving the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Monitored implementation of rural broadband deployment

S 579 Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025 (all sections of full text) HR 3220 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025 (all sections of full text) S 1344 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving proposed National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act Monitored discussions involving Department of Energy Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership Program Monitored PL 119-4 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 Monitored nominations to federally authorized commissions

Implementation of PL 118-155 Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 Discussions regarding a Federal Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, provisions pertaining to natural resources S 544 Mining Regulatory Clarity Act (all sections of full text) Monitored S 2741 Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025 Monitored HR 3713 Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025 Monitored discussions relating to critical minerals Monitored S 2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Monitored PL 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; Section 899 and Section 45X

Monitored HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; Section 899 and Section 45X

Discussions regarding a Federal Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, provisions pertaining to natural resources Monitored discussions relating to critical minerals

Implementation of PL 118-155 Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 Discussions pertaining to Department of Energy and Department of Defense funding for critical minerals S 544 Mining Regulatory Clarity Act (all sections of full text) Monitored issues regarding the reprocessing of abandoned mines

S 579 Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025 (all sections of full text) HR 3220 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025 (all sections of full text) S 1344 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving proposed National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act Monitored discussions involving Department of Energy Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership Program Monitored PL 119-4 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 Monitored nominations to federally authorized commissions

Monitored HR 1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act; provisions pertaining to spectrum auctions Monitored discussions involving the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Monitored implementation of rural broadband deployment

Issues pertaining to Resolution Copper Mine

Issues pertaining to Resolution Copper Mine

Implementation of PL 118-155 Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 Discussions pertaining to Department of Energy and Department of Defense funding for critical minerals S 544 Mining Regulatory Clarity Act (all sections of full text)

S 579 Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025 (all sections of full text) Monitored discussions involving Department of Energy Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership Program Monitored PL 119-4 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 Monitored nominations to federally authorized commissions

Monitored discussions involving the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Monitored implementation of rural broadband deployment

Discussions involving P.L. 118-155, the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 H.R. 1351, the Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act (all sections of full text) (oppose) Discussions involving mining permitting and critical minerals development Discussions related to P.L. 115-232, the Defense Production Act Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored H.R. 1335, the TAPP American Resources Act

S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions involving enhanced premium tax credit Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions

Discussions involving P.L. 118-155, the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 H.R. 1351, the Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act (all sections of full text) (oppose) Discussions involving mining permitting and critical minerals development Discussions related to P.L. 115-232, the Defense Production Act Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored H.R. 1335, the TAPP American Resources Act

Discussions involving climate, Buy Clean, and Buy America policies Discussions related to carbon border adjustment mechanism legislation Monitored S. 1863 / H.R. 8957, the PROVE IT Act of 2024 Monitored the implementation of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act Monitored EPA standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored California Air Resources Board standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored proposed GSA building standards Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored H.R. 1335, the TAPP American Resources Act Monitored discussions related to permitting reform Monitored proposed EPA environmental regulations Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions

Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation

Discussions related to dental loss ratio Monitored implementation of P.L. 116-327 Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2020 Monitored discussions related to the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974 Monitored discussions related to Medicare supplemental benefits

Discussions involving EPA regulatory authority on fluoride and drinking water

S 4357 Comprehensive Dental Reform Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 3843 Action for Dental Health Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) HR 1385 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) S 1424 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(support) S 862 Restoring America's Health Care Workforce and Readiness Act (all sections of full text) HR 1342 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 570 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1422 SMILED Act (all sections of full text) Monitored Further Continuing Approprations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 Monitored S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act Monitored S 4518 Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act of 2024 Monitored HR 8702 Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2024 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions

P.L. 118-155 Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to Department of Energy and Department of Defense funding for critical minerals

Monitored discussions involving the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Monitored implementation of rural broadband deployment

S 1439 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 2739 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to funding for National Quantum Initiative Act Discussions pertaining to proposed funding for Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs Discussions involving energy modernization and public housing Discussions pertaining to long-term battery storage Discussions pertaining to infrastructure and quantum computing Discussions pertaining to Energy & Water funding for COMMANDER (Coordinated Management of Micrigrids and Networked Distributed Energy Resources) Discussions related to grid modernization and resilience issues Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Monitored nominations to federally designated agencies

Monitored FAA Reauthorization Monitored age limitations for pilots and pilot training hour requirements

HR 10318 Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving aviation safety Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions involving FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries

Monitored issues related to cargo theft from railroads

Discussions related to California Air Resources Board EPA Waiver request on zero-emission locomotives

S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored congressional funding for disaster relief Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act

Montiored discussions involving VA reimbursement rates

S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Discussions involving hospice proposals Discussions related to implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and affects on the long-term care pharmacy industry Monitored Further Continuing Approprations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023

Discussions pertaining to biomass incentives in 45Q

Discussions pertaining to EPA regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act Discussions related to proposed rulemaking on pyrolysis and gasification on biomass

Discussions relating to privacy legislation. Discussions involving organized retail crime. Discussions involving pending business transactions.

Discussions involving import duties.

Discussions involving S. 2781 / H.R. 7779, the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 H.R. 1351, the Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act (all sections of full text) (oppose) Discussions involving mining permitting and critical minerals development Discussions related to P.L. 115-232, the Defense Production Act Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored H.R. 1335, the TAPP American Resources Act

Discussions involving climate, Buy Clean, and Buy America policies Discussions related to carbon border adjustment mechanism legislation Monitored S. 1863 / H.R. 8957, the PROVE IT Act of 2024 Monitored the implementation of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act Monitored EPA standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored California Air Resources Board standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored proposed GSA building standards Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored H.R. 1335, the TAPP American Resources Act Monitored discussions related to permitting reform Monitored proposed EPA environmental regulations Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions

Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation

S 2781 Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 7779 Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 (all sections of full text)

Monitored FAA Reauthorization Monitored age limitations for pilots and pilot training hour requirements

Discussions involving aviation safety Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions involving FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries

Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) HR 8246 Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act (all sections of full text)(oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action

S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions

Discussions involving the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Monitored implementation of rural broadband deployment

S 1439 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 2739 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to funding for National Quantum Initiative Act Discussions pertaining to proposed funding for Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs Discussions involving energy modernization and public housing Discussions pertaining to long-term battery storage Discussions pertaining to infrastructure and quantum computing Discussions pertaining to Energy & Water funding for COMMANDER (Coordinated Management of Micrigrids and Networked Distributed Energy Resources) Discussions related to grid modernization and resilience issues Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Monitored nominations to federally designated agencies

Discussions related to California Air Resources Board EPA Waiver request on zero-emission locomotives

S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act

Discussions pertaining to EPA regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act Discussions related to proposed rulemaking on pyrolysis and gasification on biomass

Discussions pertaining to biomass incentives in 45Q

S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Discussions related to implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and affects on the long-term care pharmacy industry Monitored HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals

Montiored discussions involving VA reimbursement rates

Discussions involving EPA regulatory authority on fluoride and drinking water

Discussions related to dental loss ratio Monitored implementation of P.L. 116-327 Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2020 Monitored discussions related to the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974 Monitored discussions related to Medicare supplemental benefits

S 4357 Comprehensive Dental Reform Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 7702 Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text) S 754 Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text) HR 3843 Action for Dental Health Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) HR 1385 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) S 1424 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(support) S 862 Restoring America's Health Care Workforce and Readiness Act (all sections of full text) HR 1342 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 570 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1422 SMILED Act (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to the cost of dental care in America Discussions pertaining to proposals for expansion of Medicare benefits Monitored S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act Monitored discussions related to prior authorization Monitored surprise billing rulemaking process Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions

Discussions relating to privacy legislation. Discussions involving organized retail crime. Discussions involving pending business transactions.

Monitored implementation of Waters of US

HR 8812 Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)

Monitored proposals for the development of marine biofuels

S 2781 Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 7779 Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 (all sections of full text)

Monitored implementation of Waters of US

HR 8812 Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River

H.R. 2741, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023; provisions relating to implementation of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (46 U.S. Code Chapter 121), and sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention.

Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions involving FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety

Monitored FAA Reauthorization Monitored age limitations for pilots and pilot training hour requirements

Discussions involving S. 2781 / H.R. 7779, the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 H.R. 1351, the Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act (all sections of full text) (oppose) Discussions involving mining permitting and critical minerals development Discussions related to P.L. 115-232, the Defense Production Act Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored H.R. 1335, the TAPP American Resources Act

Discussions involving climate, Buy Clean, and Buy America policies Discussions related to carbon border adjustment mechanism legislation Monitored the implementation of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act Monitored EPA standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored California Air Resources Board standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored proposed GSA building standards Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored H.R. 1335, the TAPP American Resources Act Monitored discussions related to permitting reform Monitored proposed EPA environmental regulations Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions

Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation

S 4357 Comprehensive Dental Reform Act of 2024 (all sections of full text) HR 7702 Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text) S 754 Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text) HR 3843 Action for Dental Health Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) HR 1385 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) S 1424 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(support) S 862 Restoring America's Health Care Workforce and Readiness Act (all sections of full text) HR 1342 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 570 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1422 SMILED Act (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to the cost of dental care in America Discussions pertaining to proposals for expansion of Medicare benefits Monitored S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act Monitored discussions related to prior authorization Monitored surprise billing rulemaking process Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions

S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Monitored HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals

Discussions involving VA reimbursement rates

Discussions involving the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Monitored implementation of rural broadband deployment

S 1439 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 2739 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to funding for National Quantum Initiative Act Discussions pertaining to proposed funding for Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs Discussions involving energy modernization and public housing Discussions pertaining to long-term battery storage Discussions pertaining to infrastructure and quantum computing Discussions pertaining to Energy & Water funding for COMMANDER (Coordinated Management of Micrigrids and Networked Distributed Energy Resources) Discussions related to grid modernization and resilience issues Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Monitored nominations to federally designated agencies

Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action

S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) HR 8113 Transparency into State Directed Payments Act of 2024 HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions involving CMS price transparency rule for hospitals Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions

Discussions pertaining to EPA regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act Discussions related to proposed rulemaking on pyrolysis and gasification on biomass

Discussions pertaining to biomass incentives in 45Q

Monitored issues related to cargo theft from railroads

Discussions related to California Air Resources Board EPA Waiver request on zero-emission locomotives

S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act

Discussions relating to privacy legislation. Discussions involving organized retail crime. Discussions involving pending business transactions. Monitored discussions involving artificial intelligence.

Discussions involving VA reimbursement rates

S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Monitored HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals

H.R. 1351, the Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act (all sections of full text) (oppose) Discussions involving mining permitting and critical minerals development Discussions related to P.L. 115-232, the Defense Production Act Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored H.R. 1335, the TAPP American Resources Act Monitored H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act

Discussions involving VA Home Loan Loss Mitigation Discussions involving S. 3728, the Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2024 Discussions involving S. 2587 / H.R. 4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2024 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 4335, the VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023 Monitored S. 2496, the VALID Act of 2023 Monitored S. 3068 / H.R. 5979, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions

Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation

Discussions involving climate, Buy Clean, and Buy America policies Discussions related to carbon border adjustment mechanism legislation Monitored the implementation of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act Monitored EPA standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored California Air Resources Board standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored proposed GSA building standards Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored H.R. 1335, the TAPP American Resources Act Monitored discussions related to permitting reform Monitored proposed EPA environmental regulations Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions

Discussions pertaining to EPA regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act

S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to siting of proposed medical facilities Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023 Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals

S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act

Monitored FAA Reauthorization Monitored age limitations for pilots and pilot training hour requirements

Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Discussions involving FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety

Discussions involving the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Monitored implementation of rural broadband deployment

S 1439 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 2739 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to funding for National Quantum Initiative Act Discussions pertaining to proposed funding for Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs Discussions involving energy modernization and public housing Discussions pertaining to long-term battery storage Discussions pertaining to infrastructure and quantum computing Discussions pertaining to Energy & Water funding for COMMANDER (Coordinated Management of Micrigrids and Networked Distributed Energy Resources) Discussions related to grid modernization and resilience issues Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Monitored nominations to federally designated agencies

Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure funding legislation HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River

Monitored implementation of Waters of US

Monitored proposals for the development of marine biofuels

Monitored S 2781 Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 Monitored HR 7779 To promote remediation of abandoned hardrock mines, and for other purposes

HR 7702 Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text) S 754 Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (all sections of full text) HR 3843 Action for Dental Health Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) HR 1385 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) S 1424 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(support) S 862 Restoring America's Health Care Workforce and Readiness Act (all sections of full text) HR 1342 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 570 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1422 SMILED Act (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to the cost of dental care in America Discussions pertaining to proposals for expansion of Medicare benefits Monitored S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act Monitored discussions related to prior authorization Monitored surprise billing rulemaking process Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions

Monitored implementation of P.L. 116-327 Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2020 Monitored discussions related to the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974 Monitored discussions related to Medicare supplemental benefits

Discussions relating to privacy legislation. Discussions relating to the role of artificial intelligence in the Department of Energys national labs.

Discussions involving organized retail crime. Discussions involving pending business transactions.

Discussions regarding labor relations.

Economic development and reuse of domestic mines.

Economic development and reuse of domestic mines.

Monitored congressional response to the Supreme Court's Waters of the US decision

Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure funding legislation HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River

Discussions involving proposed Coast Guard drug testing protocols

H.R. 1351, the Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act (all sections of full text) (oppose) Discussions involving mining permitting and critical minerals development Discussions related to P.L. 115-232, the Defense Production Act Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored H.R. 1335, the TAPP American Resources Act Monitored H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act

Discussions involving VA Home Loan Loss Mitigation Discussions involving S. 2587 / H.R. 4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2024 Discussions involving H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions involving housing finance reform legislation Monitored the implementation of P.L. 116-136, the CARES Act (provisions related to mortgage forbearance for consumers and liquidity for mortgage servicers) Monitored H.R. 1059, the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 Monitored H.R. 4335, the VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2023 Monitored S. 2496, the VALID Act of 2023 Monitored S. 3068 / H.R. 5979, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023 Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions

Monitored discussions involving Farm Bill reauthorization

Monitored discussions of the taxation of carbon Monitored Inflation Reduction Act language regarding taxation of cooperatives

Discussions involving increased regulation of fossil fuels Monitored H.R. 1335, the TAPP American Resources Act Monitored congressional response to the Supreme Court's Waters of the U.S. decision Monitored discussions relating to permitting reform Monitored discussions involving EPAs Affordable Clean Energy regulation Monitored EPA Clean Air Act regulations Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions

Discussions involving climate, Buy Clean, and Buy America policies Discussions related to carbon border adjustment mechanism legislation Monitored EPA standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored California Air Resources Board standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored proposed GSA building standards Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored H.R. 1335, the TAPP American Resources Act Monitored discussions related to permitting reform Monitored proposed EPA environmental regulations Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions

Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation

Discussions involving organized retail crime. Discussions involving pending business transactions.

Discussions regarding labor relations.

Discussions involving USTRs recent decision to withdraw support for digital trade proposals at the WTO.

S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Monitored HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals

Discussions involving VA reimbursement rates

Monitored implementation of rural broadband deployment

S 1439 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 2739 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to funding for National Quantum Initiative Act Discussions pertaining to proposed funding for Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs Discussions involving energy modernization and public housing Discussions pertaining to long-term battery storage Discussions pertaining to infrastructure and quantum computing Discussions pertaining to Energy & Water funding for COMMANDER (Coordinated Management of Micrigrids and Networked Distributed Energy Resources) Discussions related to grid modernization and resilience issues Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Monitored nominations to federally designated agencies

Monitored FAA Reauthorization Monitored age limitations for pilots and pilot training hour requirements

Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Monitored FAA safety initiatives pertaining to air traffic controller fatigue Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety

HR 3843 Action for Dental Health Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) HR 1385 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) S 1424 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(support) S 862 Restoring America's Health Care Workforce and Readiness Act (all sections of full text) HR 1342 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 570 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1422 SMILED Act (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to the cost of dental care in America Discussions pertaining to proposals for expansion of Medicare benefits Monitored S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act Monitored discussions related to prior authorization Monitored surprise billing rulemaking process Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions

Monitored implementation of P.L. 116-327 Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2020 Monitored discussions related to the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974 Monitored discussions related to Medicare supplemental benefits

Discussions pertaining to EPA regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act

Discussions involving proposed Coast Guard drug testing protocols

Monitored proposals for the development of marine biofuels

Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure funding legislation HR 5991 Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River

Discussions pertaining to CMS hospital directed payment program Discussions pertaining to reductions to the Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) program S 470 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(oppose) HR 977 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (oppose) S 1869 Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act (all sections of full text) Discussions relating to site neutral payment reform Discussions pertaining to prior authorization Monitored Medicare Advantage reform legislation on CMS action

S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals

S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act

H.R. 1351, the Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act (all sections of full text) (oppose) Discussions involving mining permitting and critical minerals development Discussions related to P.L. 115-232, the Defense Production Act Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored H.R. 1335, the TAPP American Resources Act Monitored H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act

Discussions involving funding and regulation of superfund projects

Monitored discussions of the taxation of carbon Monitored Inflation Reduction Act language regarding taxation of cooperatives

Discussions involving the price of coal Discussions involving grid reliability issues Monitored H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-58, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Monitored FERC regulations impacting natural gas pipelines Monitored rate and reliability issues Monitored EPA's proposed power plant emission standards Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions

Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure legislation Discussions related to regulatory issues regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Discussions involving climate, Buy Clean, and Buy America policies Monitored discussions related to carbon border adjustment mechanism legislation Monitored EPA standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored California Air Resources Board standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions Monitored proposed GSA building standards Monitored the implementation of P.L. 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored H.R. 1335, the TAPP American Resources Act Monitored discussions related to permitting reform Monitored proposed EPA environmental regulations Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions

Discussions involving organized retail crime. Discussions involving pending business transactions.

Discussions regarding labor relations.

Discussions involving cargo pilot fatigue regulations Monitored HR 3459 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored S 307 Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 Monitored discussions regarding cockpit staffing requirements Monitored discussions pertaining to risk mitigation of aircraft cargo transportation of lithium batteries Monitored appointments to federally designated agencies Monitored discussions on aviation safety

Monitored FAA Reauthorization Monitored age limitations for pilots and pilot training hour requirements

S 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1674 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 471 The Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act: provisions pertaining to truck weight Discussions involving freight rail regulation Discussions involving freight labor agreements Discussions involving nominations to federally authorized commissions Discussions pertaining to rail service and infrastructure proposals Discussions pertaining to Surface Transportation Board (STB) oversight Monitored HR 1633 RAIL Act (all sections of full text) Monitored S 1664 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 3409 Healthy Families Act Monitored HR 1238 Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act

Monitored implementation of rural broadband deployment

S 1439 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 2739 Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to funding for National Quantum Initiative Act Discussions pertaining to proposed funding for Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs Discussions involving energy modernization and public housing Discussions pertaining to long-term battery storage Discussions pertaining to quantum computing Discussions pertaining to infrastructure and quantum computing Discussions pertaining to Energy & Water funding for COMMANDER (Coordinated Management of Micrigrids and Networked Distributed Energy Resources) Discussions related to grid modernization and resilience issues Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Monitored nominations to federally designated agencies

Monitored congressional response to the Supreme Court's Waters of the US decision

Discussions involving proposed Coast Guard drug testing protocols

Discussions involving transportation and infrastructure funding legislation Discussions involving waivers to the Jones Act Monitored appointments to federally designated commissions Monitored discussions pertaining to US Army Corps of Engineers and US Coast Guard regulation of navigation on the Lower Mississippi River

S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act (all sections of full text) HR 4822 Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 468 Hospital Transparency Compliance Enforcement Act (all sections of full text) Discussions involving the extension of ACA subsidies Discussions involving 340B Drug Pricing Program Discussions involving Medicare sequestration Discussions involving CMS rulemaking Monitored S 1636 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored HR 3440 Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act Monitored S 2016 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored HR 4189 Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2023 Monitored discussions related to cyber-security threats on healthcare industry providers Monitored discussions pertaining to CMS rulemaking on surprise billing ban Monitored discussions pertinent to health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) Monitored nominations to executive branch agencies and federally authorized commissions Monitored CMS price transparency rule for hospitals

Discussions pertaining to EPA regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act

Monitored implementation of P.L. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 S 1976 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) HR 4104 Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act (all sections of full text)(support) Discussions involving Medicaid access rule Discussions involving funding for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services Discussions involving federal definition of Long-Term Care pharmacies Discussions involving CMS finalized physician fee schedule Discussions involving home health Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed legislation regarding Pharmacy Benefit Managers Monitored discussions involving Medicare prescription drug proposals Monitored discussions involving hospice proposals

Monitored discussions pertaining to proposed Department of Labor rule on overtime

HR 3843 Action for Dental Health Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) HR 1385 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) (support) S 1424 DOC Access Act of 2023 (all sections of full text)(support) S 862 Restoring America's Health Care Workforce and Readiness Act (all sections of full text) HR 1342 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) S 570 Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023 (all sections of full text) HR 1422 SMILED Act (all sections of full text) Discussions pertaining to the cost of dental care in America Discussions pertaining to proposals for expansion of Medicare benefits Monitored S 2840 Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act Monitored discussions related to prior authorization Monitored surprise billing rulemaking process Monitored executive branch nominations to federal agencies and commissions

Monitored implementation of P.L. 116-327 Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2020 Monitored discussions related to the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974 Monitored discussions related to Medicare supplemental benefits

Advocacy and educational outreach pertaining to carbon removal through bio oil sequestration