LOUIS FINKEL

- issues related to electric vehicles and EV charging infrastructure - issues related to Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems - issues related to the Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - issues related to drone use beyond line of site

- Draft retirement savings proposals impacting defined-benefit and defined-contribution plans

- issues related to defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, the roll of electric cooperatives with DoD facilities including associated responsibilities, processes, expectations and requirements - issues related to DoD installations - issues related to National Defense Authorization Act

- issues related to rural USPS service and USPS service changes - H.R. 2103 - Protect Postal Performance Act

- issues related to broadband permitting - H.R. 2073 - Defending Our Dams Act - H.R. 2432 - Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act - H.R. 1897 - ESA Amendments Act of 2025 - H.R. 1001 - to provide for a memorandum of understanding to address the impacts of a certain record of decision on the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund - issues related to the Lower Snake River Dams - H.R. 4776 SPEED Act - issues related to the Power Marketing Administration - issues related to wildfire mitigation and forest health on federal lands

- issues related to USAID Cooperative Development Program - issues related to FY27 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill - H.R. 4090 - DOMINANCE Act - S. 4392 - Energy Security Pacts Act

- issues related to permitting reform - issues related to the Reliable Power Act - H.R. 1047: GRID Power Act - PURPA 111(d) Reliability Legislation - PURPA 111(d) Clean Energy Standard Legislation - The Expediting Generator Interconnection Procedures Act - issues related to Prohibiting the Retirement of Baseload Electric Generation - issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, research and development, cyber resources, liability issues, defense critical infrastructure, threat environment, supply chain, and security postures - issues related to electric grid reliability - nominations of DOE political appointees - issues related to DOE infrastructure programs and grants - issues related to DOE funding for advanced and small modular nuclear reactors - issues related to FY27 Energy and Water Appropriations - H.R. 3632, Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025 - H.R. 3062, Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act - H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act - H.R. 5600: SPEED and Reliability Act of 2025 - H.R. 3699: Energy Choice Act - H.R. 4669: FEMA Act of 2025 - Transformer Security Inspection Act - H.R. 3632: Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025 - H.R. 3062: Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act - H.R. 3616: Reliable Power Act - H.R. 3843: Baseload Reliability Protection Act - H.R. 6336: FAIR Act - issues related to the Power to the People Act - H.R. 3062: Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act - H.R. 7266: The Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act - H.R. 7258: The Energy Emergency Leadership Act - H.R. 7305: The Energy Threat Analysis Center Act - H.R. 161: New Source Review Permitting Act - Draft Democrat Permitting Reform Bill - Draft Load Forecasting Enhancement Act - H.R. 6633: The High-Capacity Grid Act - H.R. 6529: Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act - H.R. 9332: Load Forecasting Enhancement Act - H.R, 9339: Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act - H.R. 9335: Advanced Transmission Technology to Reduce Rates Act - H.R. 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act - legislation relating to microgrid development and resiliency - legislation relating to balcony solar - legislation relating to PURPA 111(d) and discounted rates for electric consumers - The POWER Act - S. 5008, the Grid Connection and Congestion Management Act - S. 5199, the GRID Savings Act of 2026 - H.R.10302, the CLEAR Act of 2026 - RATES Act of 2026 - H.R. 4338, the Weather-Safe Energy Act of 2025

- Issues related to budget reconciliation - H.R. 1873/ S. 674 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - H.R. 4128 - CIRCUIT Act

- Draft legislation regarding ERISA Preemption, telemedicine, rural health, group health plan, PBMs and flexible spending accounts - issues relating to H.R. 4710

- issues related to pole attachments - issues related to middle mile broadband

- issues related to rural broadband deployment - issues related to USDA's ReConnect Program, Community Connect Program, and HR 3119 - issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program - issues related to FY27 Agriculture Appropriations - issues related to the USDA New Empowering Rural America and USDA Powering Affordable Clean Energy programs - issues related to broadband permitting - issues related to USDA permitting - issues related to Farm Bill RUS financing - issues related to energy efficiency programs at USDA - issues related to rural development programs at USDA - issues related to broadband mapping - issues related to USDA Rural Development - issues related to middle mile infrastructure - issues related to the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program - issues related to the Rural Energy Savings Program - The Reconnecting Rural America Act - The Rural Internet Improvement Act - H.R. 471/ S. 1462 - Fix our Forests Act - issues related to wildfire insurance and strict liability - issues related to USDA Electric Loan Program - issues related to Rural Utilities Service guaranteed underwriter program funding - issues related to RUS-financed projects - issues related to the Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Program appropriations letter - issues related to FY26 Rural Broadband Funding at USDA appropriations letter - HR 5037- the Middle Mile for Rural America Act - issues related to S. 1462 - issues related to RUS financing of nuclear energy - issues related to USDA financing of solar energy - H.R. 7567 - H.R. 8646

- issues related to the Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - S 3268 Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act

- issues related to federal and state coal combustion residual (CCR) permitting programs and funding - H.R. 4875 - Coal Ash for American Industry Act - issues related to EPA's coal combustion residual legacy rule - issues related to PFAS CERCLA liability - H.R. 9171 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

- issues related to USDA ReConnect program and funding - issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service and USDA Rural Development programs - issues related to broadband funding - issues related to LIHEAP funding - issues related to FEMA funding - issues related to DOE funding - issues related to obtaining appropriations for distribution transformers - H. con. Res. 14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034 - issues related to FY27 USAID funding for the Cooperative Development Program - issues related to FY27 coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program funding - issues related to EPA air, water, and waste regulations for power plants - issues related to USDA Rural Energy Saving Program - issues related to FY27 Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill - issues related to FY27 State and Foreign Appropriations Bill - issues related to USDA Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program - issues related to USDA Rural Utilities Service guaranteed underwriter program - HR 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill - H.R. 5166 - Financial Services and general Government Appropriations Act, 2026 - issues related to FY27 Budget - H.R. 6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 - H.R. 9171 - Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 - H.R. 8595 - National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027

- H.R.2836 - FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act - S.1429 - Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience (POWER) Act of 2025 - H.R. 164 - Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience (POWER) Act of 2025 - H.R. 4669- FEMA Act of 2025 - draft legislation to reform FEMA's Public Assistance program and improve disaster reponse

- issues related to Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting and CWA permitting legislation - issues related to the definition of "Waters of the United States" - issues related to EPA's power plant greenhouse gas rule - issues related to EPA's mercury and air toxics rule - issues related to EPA's power plant wastewater rule - issues related to EPA's ozone transport rule - H.R. 3898, Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act - S. 2421 - CLEAR Waters Act - issues related to New Source Review - issues related tp Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act reauthorization

- Issues related to broadband permitting - draft legislation on National Environmental Protection Act reforms - issues related to environmental permitting reform - H.R. 4776 SPEED Act - issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act - issues related to vegetation management - H.R. 161- New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act - FY27 power plant appropriations - Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2026

- H.R. 164 - Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience (POWER) Act of 2025 - H.R.2836 - FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act - H.R.____, Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act - S.1429 - POWER Act of 2025

- issues related to electric vehicles and EV charging infrastructure - issues related to Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems - issues related to the Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act

- issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, existing standards, postures, supply chains, threat environments, procedures, roles, responsibilities and authorities - H.R. 1000 - The Cyber PIVOTT Act

- issues related to defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, the roll of electric cooperatives with DoD facilities including associated responsibilities, processes, expectations and requirements - issues related to DoD installations - issues related to FY26 National Defense Authorization Act

- issues related to Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting and CWA permitting legislation - issues related to EPA's steam electric effluent limitation guideline (ELG) regulations - issues related to EPA's greenhouse gas regulations for new natural gas and existing coal plants - issues related to the definition of "Waters of the United States" - H.R. 1651 - to nullify the EPA Power Plant Rule - issues related to EPA's power plant greenhouse gas rule - issues related to EPA's mercury and air toxics rule - issues related to EPA's power plant wastewater rule - issues related to EPA's ozone transport rule - nominations of EPA political employees - H.R. 3898, Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act

- issues related to rural USPS service and USPS service changes

- issues related to federal and state coal combustion residual (CCR) permitting programs and funding - issues related to FY26 Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill - issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on CCR management and closure regulations, including the final CCR Legacy Coal Ash regulation

- issues related to the Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act

- Issues related to budget reconciliation - Issues related to elective pay and energy tax credits - S. 448 Credit Incentives for Resilient Critical Utility Infrastructure and Transformers Act (CIRCUIT Act) - H.R. 1873/ S. 674 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - H.R. 4128 - CIRCUIT Act - H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill

- issues related to USDA ReConnect program and funding - issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service and USDA Rural Development programs - issues related to broadband funding - issues related to LIHEAP funding - issues related to FEMA funding - issues related to DOE funding - issues related to obtaining appropriations for distribution transformers - H. con. Res. 14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034 - issues related to FY26 USAID funding for the Cooperative Development Program - issues related to FY26 coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program funding - issues related to EPA air, water, and waste regulations for power plants - issues related to USDA Rural Energy Saving Program - issues related to FY26 Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill - issues related to FY26 State and Foreign Appropriations Bill - issues related to USDA Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program - issues related to USDA Rural Utilities Service guaranteed underwriter program - HR 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill

- issues related to rural broadband deployment - issues related to USDA's ReConnect Program, Community Connect Program, and HR 3119 - issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program - issues related to FY26 Agriculture Appropriations - issues related to the USDA New Empowering Rural America and USDA Powering Affordable Clean Energy programs - issues related to broadband permitting - issues related to USDA permitting - issues related to Farm Bill RUS financing - issues related to energy efficiency programs at USDA - issues related to rural development programs at USDA - issues related to broadband mapping - issues related to USDA Rural Development - issues related to middle mile infrastructure - issues related to the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program - issues related to the Rural Energy Savings Program - The Reconnecting Rural America Act - The Rural Internet Improvement Act - H.R. 471/ S. 1462 - Fix our Forests Act - issues related to wildfire insurance and strict liability - issues related to USDA Electric Loan Program - issues related to Rural Utilities Service guaranteed underwriter program funding - issues related to RUS-financed projects - issues related to the Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Program appropriations letter - issues related to FY26 Rural Broadband Funding at USDA appropriations letter

- Issues related to broadband permitting - issues related to PFAS CERCLA liability - draft legislation on National Environmental Protection Act reforms - issues related to environmental permitting reform

- issues related to middle mile broadband - issues related to implementation of the BEAD program at NTIA - issues related to rural broadband deployment - issues related to improving the FCC's national broadband maps - issues related to broadband permitting - issues related to RDOF implementation - issues related to pole attachments - issues related to the FCC's Universal Service Fund - issues related to broadband affordability - issues related to USDA's ReConnect and Community Connect programs - issues related to the Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - issues related to Treasury's Capital Projects Fund program

- issues related to broadband permitting - H.R. 2073 - Defending Our Dams Act - H.R. 2432 - Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act - H.R. 1897 - ESA Amendments Act of 2025 - H.R. 1001 - to provide for a memorandum of understanding to address the impacts of a certain record of decision on the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund - issues related to the Lower Snake River Dams

- issues related to pole attachments - issues related to middle mile broadband

- issues related to USAID Cooperative Development Program - issues related to Power Africa - issues related to FY26 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill

- H.R. 164 - Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience (POWER) Act of 2025

- issues related to electric vehicles and ev charging infrastructure - issues related to Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems

- issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, existing standards, postures, supply chains, threat environments, procedures, roles, responsibilities and authorities - H.R. 1000 - The Cyber PIVOTT Act

- issues related to defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, the roll of electric cooperatives with DoD facilities including associated responsibilities, processes, expectations and requirements - issues related to DoD installations - issues related to FY26 National Defense Authorization Act

- issues related to Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting and CWA permitting legislation - issues related to EPA's steam electric effluent limitation guideline (ELG) regulations - issues related to EPA's greenhouse gas regulations for new natural gas and existing coal plants - issues related to the definition of "Waters of the United States" - H.R. 1651 - to nullify the EPA Power Plant Rule - issues related to EPA's power plant greenhouse gas rule - issues related to EPA's mercury and air toxics rule - issues related to EPA's power plant wastewater rule - issues related to EPA's ozone transport rule - nominations of EPA political employees

- issues related to rural USPS service and USPS service changes

- issues related to federal and state coal combustion residual (CCR) permitting programs and funding - issues related to FY26 Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill - issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on CCR management and closure regulations, including the final CCR Legacy Coal Ash regulation

- Draft retirement savings proposals impacting defined-benefit and defined-contribution plans

- Issues related to budget reconciliation - Issues related to elective pay and energy tax credits - S. 674 Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - S. 448 Credit Incentives for Resilient Critical Utility Infrastructure and Transformers Act (CIRCUIT Act) - H.R. 1873/ S. 674 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act

- issues related to USDA ReConnect program and funding - issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service and USDA Rural Development programs - issues related to broadband funding - issues related to LIHEAP funding - issues related to FEMA funding - issues related to DOE funding - issues related to obtaining appropriations for distribution transformers - H. con. Res. 14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034 - issues related to FY26 USAID funding for the Cooperative Development Program - issues related to FY26 coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program funding - issues related to EPA air, water, and waste regulations for power plants - issues related to USDA Powering Rural Energy Saving Program - issues related to FY26 Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill - issues related to FY26 State and Foreign Appropriations Bill

- issues related to rural broadband deployment - issues related to USDA's ReConnect Program and Community Connect Program - issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program - issues related to FY26 Agriculture Appropriations - issues related to the USDA New Empowering Rural America and USDA Powering Affordable Clean Energy programs - issues related to broadband permitting - issues related to USDA permitting - issues related to Farm Bill RUS financing - issues related to energy efficiency programs at USDA - issues related to rural development programs at USDA - issues related to broadband mapping - issues related to USDA Rural Development - issues related to middle mile infrastructure - issues related to the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program - issues related to the Rural Energy Savings Program - The Reconnecting Rural America Act - The Rural Internet Improvement Act - H.R. 471 - Fix our Forests Act - issues related to wildfire insurance and strict liability - issues related to USDA Electric Loan Program - issues related to Rural Utilities Service guaranteed underwriter program funding - issues related to RUS-financed projects - issues related to the Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Program appropriations letter

- issues related to middle mile broadband - issues related to implementation of the BEAD program at NTIA - issues related to rural broadband deployment - issues related to improving the FCC's national broadband maps - issues related to broadband permitting - issues related to RDOF implementation - issues related to pole attachments - issues related to the FCC's Universal Service Fund - issues related to broadband affordability - issues related to USDA's ReConnect and Community Connect programs

- issues related to broadband permitting - H.R. 2073 - Defending Our Dams Act - H.R. 2432 - Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act - H.R. 1897 - ESA Amendments Act of 2025 - H.R. 1001 - to provide for a memorandum of understanding to address the impacts of a certain record of decision on the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund - issues related to the Lower Snake River Dams

- issues related to pole attachments - issues related to middle mile broadband

- issues related to USAID Cooperative Development Program - issues related to Power Africa - issues related to FY26 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill

Draft legislation regarding ERISA Preemption, telemedicine, rural health, group health plans, and flexible spending accounts H.R. 10545 - The American Relief Act - HDHP Telehealth Extension

Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, the roll of electric cooperatives with DoD facilities including associated responsibilities, processes, expectations and requirements. H.R. 5009 Servicemember Quality of life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act

Issues or concerns related to electric sector security in light of the geopolitical environment State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa

Issues related to electric vehicles and ev charging infrastructure Issues related to freight rail Issues related to drone use beyond line of site S.307/H.R. 3549 - Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 S. 2071 - Rail Reliability Service Act Issues related to the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Issues related to broadband deployment and rail crossings Issues related to carbon dioxide pipelines, including pipeline safety authorization H.R. 8610 - Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions Issues related to Middle Mile program at NTIA Issues related to the BEAD Program at NTIA Issues related to rural broadband deployment USDA's ReConnect Program Issues related to improving broadband availability maps Issues related to the implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to RDOF implementation Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband H.R. 3557 - the American Broadband Deployment Act Issues related to broadband affordability Issues related to the FCCs Universal Service Fund Issues related to the FCCs Affordable Connectivity program Issues related to Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion Siting of Telecommunications (FOREST) Act

Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to siting of energy infrastructure. Issues relating to S.3719, the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act. Issues relating to forest health on DOI lands. Issues relating to S. 4232 and H.R. 9249, addressing the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes H.R. 1577, the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 (BUILDER Act) Issues relating to H.J. Res 46 Issues related to S.J. Res 9 Issues related to S.J. Res 24 Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals, including draft legislation on energy, natural resources, and broadband permitting Issues related to the Lower Snake River Dams Issues related to USFS rulemakings Issues related to BLM rulemakings Issues related to the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Issues related to H.R. 3397 WEST Act Issues related to H.R. 8790 - Fix Our Forests Act Issues related to the power Marketing Administrations Issues related to Broadband permitting

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, existing standards, postures, supply chains, threat environment, procedures, roles, responsibilities and authoritiess. H.R. 9770 Cyber PIVOTT Act

H.J. Res. 27 and S.J. Res. 7 - Joint resolutions of disapproval of the Administrations Revised Definition of Waters of the United States Issues related to power sector CO2 and other emissions regulation. Issues related to EPAs steam electric effluent limitation guideline (ELG) regulations Issues related to EPAs greenhouse gas regulations for new natural gas and existing coal power plants Issues related to EPA's proposal to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing natural gas power plants H.J.Res. 163 and S.J.Res. 92 - Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval on EPA's final greenhouse gas regulations for new natural gas and existing coal power plants H.J. Res. 151 - Congressional Review Act resolution of disapproval on EPA's final ELG regulations and draft Senate CRA resolution Issues related to EPAs ozone transport rule and reliability impacts Issues related to EPAs Mercury and Air Toxics (MATS) Risk and Technology Review (RTR) regulation H.J.Res. 150 and S.J.Res. 88 - Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval on EPA's final MATS RTR regulation Issues related to CEQs proposed greenhouse gas guidance Issues related to H.R. 7023, the Creating Confidence in Water Permitting Act, including an amendment to limit improved permitting for transmission lines Issues related to EPA's particulate matter air standards reconsideration H.J.Res. 117 and S.J.Res 65 - Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval on EPA's final particulate matter air standards reconsideration

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Rural broadband deployment and USDA ReConnect program Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY2025 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to RUS at USDA Issues related to the USDA New Empowering Rural America and USDA Powering Affordable Clean Energy programs Issues related to forest health on USFS lands S. 130/H.R. 3216 - the Rural Internet Improvement Act Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Program appropriations letter Issues related to Section 22004 of the Inflation Reduction Act Issues related to permitting RUS-financed projects Issues related to the farm bill RUS financing Issues related to energy efficiency programs at USDA Issues related to rural development programs at USDA Issues related to broadband mapping Issues related to USDA Rural Development S. 1642/H.R. 4227 - the ReConnecting Rural America Act Issues related to middle mile infrastructure Issues related to broadband programs in the Farm Bill Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act H.R. 3849/ S. 1821 - Rural Energy Savings Act S. 2542 - LAST ACRE Act Issues related to S. 2269 the Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act H.R. 7923 - To limit USDA funding for ground-mounted solar energy systems, and for other purposes Issues related to land use and siting solar energy systems H.R. 8467 - the Farm, Food, and National Security Act H.R. 8230 - the Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications Act Issues related to funding for Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants Issues related to funding for Rural Energy Savings Program Issues related to FY25 Ag Appropriations Issues related to funding for the Rural Economic Development Load and Grant Program

Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, research and development, cyber resources, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threat environment, supply chain, and security postures. Issues related to the grid modernization. Issues related to the Power Marketing authorities and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to electric vehicles and EV infrastructure including grid infrastructure to support increased electrification. Issues related to mitigation and resilience of the grid due to weather and disasters. Issues related to energy efficiency standards to appliances (water heaters, heat pumps, etc.). Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1319 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage deployment, including demonstration projects. Draft legislation related to transmission permitting, siting and cost allocation. Issues related to Senator Hickenlooper's BIG WIRES bill. Issues related to the Southwest Power Fund Establishment Act. Draft legislation known as the Building American Energy Security Act of 2022. H.R. 1, The Lower Energy Costs Act. To reform the energy permitting process. H.R. 1058. Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act. This legislation would establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity. H.R. 1130. Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act. This legislation would amend the NGA to repeal all restrictions on the import and export of natural gas. H.R. 1115, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. This legislation would improve coordination among Federal and State agencies reviewing applications for the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines. The Building American Energy Security Act of 2023. To reform the permitting process. The SPUR Act. To reform the permitting process. The FASTER Act of 2023. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to the Keeping the Lights on Act (draft). To impact reliability issues. S. 1410, the Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023. To impact market manipulation issues. The Fiscal Responsibility Act. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to electric grid reliability. S. 1111, the ADVANCE Act of 2023, to support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, strengthen the domestic nuclear energy fuel cycle and supply chain, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy. H.R. 1793, the Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Issues related to Rep. Bill Johnsons bill to stop EPA from continuing to undermine reliable electricity Issues related to Rep. Miller-Meeks SPEED and Reliability Act of 2023 Guaranteeing Reliable Infrastructure Development (GRID) Act Issues related to nuclear energy, including policies to support continued operation of existing nuclear units and improvement and modernization of the nuclear energy regulatory process. S. 1521, the Community and Hydropower Improvement Act SPEED and Reliability Act of 2023 S. 4016 Help Hoover Dam Act HR 7176 - Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act - to facilitate the construction of LNG terminals. S. 3918 - Advancing GETs Act of 2024 - to facilitate the use of technologies to improve transmission capacity. HR 5803 - Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Act - to establish an investment tax credit for transmission. HR 6089 - Energy Choice Act - to prohibit States of local governments from preventing the connection of an energy service. S. 4753 - The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 to reform permitting laws to facilitate the development of energy products. GRID Act - to encourage the interconnection of dispatchable power Interconnection Queue Flexibility Act - to encourage the interconnection of dispatchable power S. 3918 - The Advancing Grid-Enhancing Technologies Act of 2024 - to encourage the use of grid-enhancing technologies S. 4753 - The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024

Issues related to Waters of the United States rulemakings Issues related to DOE Fossil Energy program funding Issues related to USDA ReConnect program and funding Issues related to DOE, DHS, DoD related to electric sector security, recovery or resilience Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related to FEMA funding Issues related to DOE funding Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service Issues related to coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program funding Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers Issues related to DOI Funding Issues related to obtaining appropriations for distribution transformers Issues related to Army Corps of Engineers Funding Issues related to utility pole attachments Issues related to the USDA New Empowering Rural America program Issues related to USDA Powering Affordable Clean Energy program Issues related to H.R. 3746, The Fiscal Responsibility Act Issues related to EPA air, water, and waste regulations for power plants Issues related to tax reform Issues related to the Lower Snake River Dams Issues related to USFS Funding Issues related to broadband funding Issues related to USAID funding for the Cooperative Development Program

Issue related to energy tax credits. S. 341/H.R. 889, The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act. Issues related to implementation of IRA. H.R. 3938 Build It in America Act. S1793 Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Act H.R.7024 Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals, including draft legislation on energy and natural resources permitting Issues related to The Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act Issues related to permitting modernization in H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to Council on Environmental Quality's NEPA Phase 2 regulation H.J.Res 168 and S.J.Res. 99 - Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval on CEQ's NEPA Phase 2 regulation

Draft retirement savings proposals impacting defined-benefit and defined-contribution plans

Issues related to USPS proposed service changes

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation, including final CCR Legacy Coal Ash regulation Issues related to federal and state CCR permitting programs and funding Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill H.J.Res 152 and S.J.Res 95 - Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval on EPA's final CCR Legacy Coal Ash regulation Issues related to PFAS CERCLA designation

Issues related to electric vehicles and ev charging infrastructure Issues related to freight rail Issues related to drone use beyond line of site S.307/H.R. 3549 - Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 S. 2071 - Rail Reliability Service Act Issues related to the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Issues related to broadband deployment and rail crossings Issues related to carbon dioxide pipelines, including pipeline safety authorization H.R. 8610 - Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act

Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, research and development, cyber resources, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threat environment, supply chain, and security postures. Issues related to the grid modernization. Issues related to the Power Marketing authorities and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to electric vehicles and EV infrastructure including grid infrastructure to support increased electrification. Issues related to mitigation and resilience of the grid due to weather and disasters. Issues related to energy efficiency standards to appliances (water heaters, heat pumps, etc.). Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1319 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage deployment, including demonstration projects. Draft legislation related to transmission permitting, siting and cost allocation. Issues related to Senator Hickenlooper's BIG WIRES bill. Issues related to the Southwest Power Fund Establishment Act. Draft legislation known as the Building American Energy Security Act of 2022. H.R. 1, The Lower Energy Costs Act. To reform the energy permitting process. H.R. 1058. Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act. This legislation would establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity. H.R. 1130. Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act. This legislation would amend the NGA to repeal all restrictions on the import and export of natural gas. H.R. 1115, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. This legislation would improve coordination among Federal and State agencies reviewing applications for the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines. The Building American Energy Security Act of 2023. To reform the permitting process. The SPUR Act. To reform the permitting process. The FASTER Act of 2023. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to the Keeping the Lights on Act (draft). To impact reliability issues. S. 1410, the Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023. To impact market manipulation issues. The Fiscal Responsibility Act. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to electric grid reliability. S. 1111, the ADVANCE Act of 2023, to support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, strengthen the domestic nuclear energy fuel cycle and supply chain, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy. H.R. 1793, the Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Issues related to Rep. Bill Johnsons bill to stop EPA from continuing to undermine reliable electricity Issues related to Rep. Miller-Meeks SPEED and Reliability Act of 2023 H.R. 4167, Protecting Americas Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act Guaranteeing Reliable Infrastructure Development (GRID) Act Issues related to nuclear energy, including policies to support continued operation of existing nuclear units and improvement and modernization of the nuclear energy regulatory process. S. 1521, the Community and Hydropower Improvement Act SPEED and Reliability Act of 2023 S. 4016 Help Hoover Dam Act S.3627 - Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 H.R.7171 - Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 HR 7176 - Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act - to facilitate the construction of LNG terminals. S. 3918 - Advancing GETs Act of 2024 - to facilitate the use of technologies to improve transmission capacity. HR 5803 - Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Act - to establish an investment tax credit for transmission. HR 6089 - Energy Choice Act - to prohibit States of local governments from preventing the connection of an energy service. S. 4753 - The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 to reform permitting laws to facilitate the development of energy products. GRID Act - to encourage the interconnection of dispatchable power Interconnection Queue Flexibility Act - to encourage the interconnection of dispatchable power S. 3918 - The Advancing Grid-Enhancing Technologies Act of 2024 - to encourage the use of grid-enhancing technologies

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Rural broadband deployment and USDA ReConnect program Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY2025 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to RUS at USDA Issues related to the USDA New Empowering Rural America and USDA Powering Affordable Clean Energy programs Issues related to forest health on USFS lands S. 130/H.R. 3216 - the Rural Internet Improvement Act Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Program appropriations letter Issues related to Section 22004 of the Inflation Reduction Act Issues related to permitting RUS-financed projects Issues related to the farm bill RUS financing Issues related to energy efficiency programs at USDA Issues related to rural development programs at USDA Issues related to broadband mapping Issues related to USDA Rural Development S. 1642/H.R. 4227 - the ReConnecting Rural America Act Issues related to middle mile infrastructure Issues related to broadband programs in the Farm Bill Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act H.R. 3849/ S. 1821 - Rural Energy Savings Act S. 2542 - LAST ACRE Act Issues related to S. 2269 the Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act H.R. 7923 - To limit USDA funding for ground-mounted solar energy systems, and for other purposes Issues related to land use and siting solar energy systems H.R. 8467 - the Farm, Food, and National Security Act H.R. 8230 - the Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications Act Issues related to funding for Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants Issues related to funding for Rural Energy Savings Program Issues related to FY25 Ag Appropriations Issues related to funding for the Rural Economic Development Load and Grant Program

Issues or concerns related to electric sector security in light of the geopolitical environment State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa

Issue related to energy tax credits. S. 341/H.R. 889, The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act. Issues related to implementation of IRA. H.R. 3938 Build It in America Act. S1793 Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Act H.R.7024 Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband H.R. 3565, the Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals, including draft legislation on energy and natural resources permitting Issues related to The Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act Issues related to permitting modernization in H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to Council on Environmental Quality's NEPA Phase 2 regulation H.J.Res 168 and S.J.Res. 99 - Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval on CEQ's NEPA Phase 2 regulation

H.J. Res. 27 and S.J. Res. 7 - Joint resolutions of disapproval of the Administrations Revised Definition of Waters of the United States Issues related to power sector CO2 and other emissions regulation. Issues related to EPAs steam electric effluent limitation guideline (ELG) regulations Issues related to EPAs greenhouse gas regulations for new natural gas and existing coal power plants Issues related to EPA's proposal to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing natural gas power plants H.J.Res. 163 and S.J.Res. 92 - Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval on EPA's final greenhouse gas regulations for new natural gas and existing coal power plants H.J. Res. 151 - Congressional Review Act resolution of disapproval on EPA's final ELG regulations and draft Senate CRA resolution Issues related to EPAs ozone transport rule and reliability impacts Issues related to EPAs Mercury and Air Toxics (MATS) Risk and Technology Review (RTR) regulation H.J.Res. 150 and S.J.Res. 88 - Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval on EPA's final MATS RTR regulation Issues related to CEQs proposed greenhouse gas guidance Issues related to H.R. 7023, the Creating Confidence in Water Permitting Act, including an amendment to limit improved permitting for transmission lines Issues related to EPA's particulate matter air standards reconsideration H.J.Res. 117 and S.J.Res 65 - Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval on EPA's final particulate matter air standards reconsideration

Issues related to the FEMA disaster relief, including severe and local impacts Issues related to FEMA Funding FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act Issues related to FEMA processes, including impacts to small communities and the definition of emergency vs. permanent work. Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience (POWER) Act

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, existing standards, postures, supply chains, threat environment, procedures, roles, responsibilities and authoritiess. H.R. 9770, the Cyber PIVOTT Act

Issues relating to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Issues relating to the Migratory Birdy Treaty Act (MTBA) Issues relating to the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for the Monarch Butterfly Issues relating to Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Issues relating to the USFWS proposed rulemaking for the Tricolored Bat Issues related to sage grouse Issues related to Northern Long Eared Bat Issues related to the Monarch Butterfly Issues related to the Endangered Species Act rulemakings

Draft retirement savings proposals impacting defined-benefit and defined-contribution plans

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions Issues related to Middle Mile program at NTIA Issues related to the BEAD Program at NTIA Issues related to rural broadband deployment USDA's ReConnect Program Issues related to improving broadband availability maps Issues related to the implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to RDOF implementation Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband H.R. 3565 - the Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act H.R. 3557 - the American Broadband Deployment Act Issues related to broadband affordability Issues related to the FCCs Universal Service Fund Issues related to the FCCs Affordable Connectivity program CAREERS Act Broadband Industry Development Act S.3565 - the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act Issues related to Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion Siting of Telecommunications (FOREST) Act

Draft legislation regarding ERISA Preemption, telemedicine, rural health, group health plans, and flexible spending accounts Issues related to the American Privacy Rights Act

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation, including final CCR Legacy Coal Ash regulation Issues related to federal and state CCR permitting programs and funding Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill H.J.Res 152 and S.J.Res 95 - Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval on EPA's final CCR Legacy Coal Ash regulation

Issues related to Basel III FDIC, OCC, and Federal Reserve regulations

Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to siting of energy infrastructure. Issues relating to S.3719, the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act. Issues relating to forest health on DOI lands. Issues relating to S. 4232 and H.R. 9249, addressing the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes H.R. 1577, the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 (BUILDER Act) Issues relating to H.J. Res 46 Issues related to S.J. Res 9 Issues related to S.J. Res 24 Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals, including draft legislation on energy, natural resources, and broadband permitting Issues related to the Lower Snake River Dams Issues related to USFS rulemakings Issues related to BLM rulemakings Issues related to the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Issues related to H.R. 3397 WEST Act Issues related to H.R. 8790 - Fix Our Forests Act Issues related to the power Marketing Administrations

Issues or concerns related to electric sector security in light of the geopolitical environment State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, existing standards, postures, supply chains, threat environment, procedures, roles, responsibilities and authoritiess. H.R. 1160 Cyber Incident Reporting

H.J. Res. 27 and S.J. Res. 7 - Joint resolutions of disapproval of the Administrations Revised Definition of Waters of the United States Issues related to power sector CO2 and other emissions regulation. Issues related to EPAs steam electric effluent limitation guideline (ELG) regulations Issues related to EPAs greenhouse gas regulations for new natural gas and existing coal power plants Issues related to EPA's proposal to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing natural gas power plants H.J.Res. 163 and S.J.Res. 92 - Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval on EPA's final greenhouse gas regulations for new natural gas and existing coal power plants H.J. Res. 151 - Congressional Review Act resolution of disapproval on EPA's final ELG regulations and draft Senate CRA resolution Issues related to EPAs ozone transport rule and reliability impacts Issues related to EPAs Mercury and Air Toxics (MATS) Risk and Technology Review (RTR) regulation H.J.Res. 150 and S.J.Res. 88 - Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval on EPA's final MATS RTR regulation Issues related to CEQs proposed greenhouse gas guidance Issues related to H.R. 7023, the Creating Confidence in Water Permitting Act, including an amendment to limit improved permitting for transmission lines Issues related to EPA's particulate matter air standards reconsideration H.J.Res. 117 and S.J.Res 65 - Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval on EPA's final particulate matter air standards reconsideration

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Rural broadband deployment and USDA ReConnect program Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY2024 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to RUS at USDA Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to forest health on USFS lands S. 130/H.R. 3216 - the Rural Internet Improvement Act Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Program appropriations letter Issues related to Section 22004 of the Inflation Reduction Act Issues related to permitting RUS-financed projects Issues related to the farm bill RUS financing Issues related to energy efficiency programs at USDA Issues related to rural development programs at USDA Issues related to broadband mapping Issues related to USDA Rural Development S. 1642/H.R. 4227 - the ReConnecting Rural America Act Issues related to middle mile infrastructure Issues related to broadband programs in the Farm Bill Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act H.R. 3849/ S. 1821 - Rural Energy Savings Act S. 2542 - LAST ACRE Act Issues related to S. 2269 the Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act H.R. 7923 - To limit USDA funding for ground-mounted solar energy systems, and for other purposes Issues related to land use and siting solar energy systems H.R. 8467 - the Farm, Food, and National Security Act H.R. 8230 - the Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications Act Issues related to funding for Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants Issues related to funding for Rural Energy Savings Program

Issues relating to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Issues relating to the Migratory Birdy Treaty Act (MTBA) Issues relating to the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for the Monarch Butterfly Issues relating to Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Issues relating to the USFWS proposed rulemaking for the Tricolored Bat Issues related to sage grouse Issues related to Northern Long Eared Bat Issues related to the Monarch Butterfly Issues related to the Endangered Species Act rulemakings

Issues related to electric vehicles and ev charging infrastructure Issues related to freight rail Issues related to drone use beyond line of site S.307/H.R. 3549 - Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 S. 2071 - Rail Reliability Service Act Issues related to the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Issues related to broadband deployment and rail crossings Issues related to carbon dioxide pipelines, including pipeline safety authorization

Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to siting of energy infrastructure. Issues relating to S.3719, the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act. Issues relating to forest health on DOI lands. Issues relating to S. 4232 and H.R. 9249, addressing the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes H.R. 1577, the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 (BUILDER Act) Issues relating to H.J. Res 46 Issues related to S.J. Res 9 Issues related to S.J. Res 24 Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals, including draft legislation on energy, natural resources, and broadband permitting Issues related to the Lower Snake River Dams Issues related to USFS rulemakings Issues related to BLM rulemakings Issues related to the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Issues related to H.R. 3397 WEST Act

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation, including final CCR Legacy Coal Ash regulation Issues related to federal and state CCR permitting programs and funding Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill H.J.Res 152 and S.J.Res 95 - Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval on EPA's final CCR Legacy Coal Ash regulation

Draft retirement savings proposals impacting defined-benefit and defined-contribution plans

Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, research and development, cyber resources, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threat environment, supply chain, and security postures. Issues related to the grid modernization. Issues related to the Power Marketing authorities and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to electric vehicles and EV infrastructure including grid infrastructure to support increased electrification. Issues related to mitigation and resilience of the grid due to weather and disasters. Issues related to energy efficiency standards to appliances (water heaters, heat pumps, etc.). Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1319 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage deployment, including demonstration projects. Draft legislation related to transmission permitting, siting and cost allocation. Issues related to Senator Hickenlooper's BIG WIRES bill. Issues related to the Southwest Power Fund Establishment Act. Draft legislation known as the Building American Energy Security Act of 2022. H.R. 1160 Cyber Incident Reporting. H.R. 1, The Lower Energy Costs Act. To reform the energy permitting process. H.R. 1058. Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act. This legislation would establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity. H.R. 1130. Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act. This legislation would amend the NGA to repeal all restrictions on the import and export of natural gas. H.R. 1115, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. This legislation would improve coordination among Federal and State agencies reviewing applications for the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines. The Building American Energy Security Act of 2023. To reform the permitting process. The SPUR Act. To reform the permitting process. The FASTER Act of 2023. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to the Keeping the Lights on Act (draft). To impact reliability issues. S. 1410, the Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023. To impact market manipulation issues. The Fiscal Responsibility Act. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to electric grid reliability. S. 1111, the ADVANCE Act of 2023, to support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, strengthen the domestic nuclear energy fuel cycle and supply chain, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy. H.R. 1793, the Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Issues related to Rep. Bill Johnsons bill to stop EPA from continuing to undermine reliable electricity Issues related to Rep. Miller-Meeks SPEED and Reliability Act of 2023 H.R. 4167, Protecting Americas Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act Guaranteeing Reliable Infrastructure Development (GRID) Act Issues related to nuclear energy, including policies to support continued operation of existing nuclear units and improvement and modernization of the nuclear energy regulatory process. S. 1521, the Community and Hydropower Improvement Act SPEED and Reliability Act of 2023 S. 4016 Help Hoover Dam Act S.3627 - Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 H.R.7171 - Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 HR 7176 - Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act - to facilitate the construction of LNG terminals. S. 3918 - Advancing GETs Act of 2024 - to facilitate the use of technologies to improve transmission capacity. HR 5803 - Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Act - to establish an investment tax credit for transmission. HR 6089 - Energy Choice Act - to prohibit States of local governments from preventing the connection of an energy service.

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions Issues related to Middle Mile program at NTIA Issues related to the BEAD Program at NTIA Issues related to rural broadband deployment USDA's ReConnect Program Issues related to improving broadband availability maps Issues related to the implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to RDOF implementation Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband H.R. 3565 - the Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act H.R. 3557 - the American Broadband Deployment Act Issues related to broadband affordability Issues related to the FCCs Universal Service Fund Issues related to the FCCs Affordable Connectivity program CAREERS Act Broadband Industry Development Act S.3565 - the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act Issues related to Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion Siting of Telecommunications (FOREST) Act

Draft legislation regarding ERISA Preemption, telemedicine, rural health, group health plans, and flexible spending accounts Issues related to the American Privacy Rights Act

Issue related to energy tax credits. S. 341/H.R. 889, The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act. Issues related to implementation of IRA. H.R. 3938 Build It in America Act. S1793 Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Act H.R.7024 Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

Issues related to Waters of the United States rulemakings Issues related to DOE Fossil Energy program funding Issues related to USDA ReConnect program and funding Issues related to DOE, DHS, DoD related to electric sector security, recovery or resilience Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related to FEMA funding Issues related to DOE funding Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service Issues related to coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program funding Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers Issues related to DOI Funding Issues related to obtaining appropriations for distribution transformers Issues related to Army Corps of Engineers Funding Issues related to utility pole attachments Issues related to the USDA New Empowering Rural America program Issues related to USDA Powering Affordable Clean Energy program Issues related to H.R. 3746, The Fiscal Responsibility Act Issues related to EPA air, water, and waste regulations for power plants Issues related to tax reform Issues related to the Lower Snake River Dams Issues related to USFS Funding

Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, the roll of electric cooperatives with DoD facilities including associated responsibilities, processes, expectations and requirements.

Issues related to the FEMA disaster relief, including severe and local impacts Issues related to FEMA Funding FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act Issues related to FEMA processes, including impacts to small communities and the definition of emergency vs. permanent work.

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, existing standards, postures, supply chains, threat environment, procedures, roles, responsibilities and authoritiess. H.R. 1160 Cyber Incident Reporting

Issues related to electric vehicles and ev charging infrastructure Issues related to freight rail Issues related to drone use beyond line of site S.307/H.R. 3549, Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 S. 2071, Rail Reliability Service Act Issues related to the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Issues related to broadband deployment and rail crossings

Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, the roll of electric cooperatives with DoD facilities including associated responsibilities, processes, expectations and requirements.

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation Issues related to federal and state CCR permitting programs and funding Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill

Draft legislation regarding ERISA Preemption, telemedicine, rural health, group health plans, and flexible spending accounts

Draft retirement savings proposals impacting defined-benefit and defined-contribution plans

Issues relating to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Issues relating to the Migratory Birdy Treaty Act (MTBA) Issues relating to the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for the Monarch Butterfly Issues relating to Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Issues relating to the USFWS proposed rulemaking for the Tricolored Bat Issues related to sage grouse Issues related to Northern Long Eared Bat Issues related to the Monarch Butterfly

Issues or concerns related to electric sector security in light of the geopolitical environment State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Rural broadband deployment and USDA ReConnect program Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY2024 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to RUS at USDA Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to forest health on USFS lands S. 130/H.R. 3216, the Rural Internet Improvement Act Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Program appropriations letter Issues related to Section 22004 of the Inflation Reduction Act Issues related to permitting RUS-financed projects Issues related to the farm bill RUS financing Issues related to energy efficiency programs at USDA Issues related to rural development programs at USDA Issues related to broadband mapping Issues related to USDA Rural Development S. 1642/H.R. 4227, the ReConnecting Rural America Act Issues related to middle mile infrastructure Issues related to broadband programs in the Farm Bill Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act H.R. 3849/ S. 1821, Rural Energy Savings Act S. 2542 LAST ACRE Act Issues related to S. 2269 the Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act H.R. 7923, To limit USDA funding for ground-mounted solar energy systems, and for other purposes Issues related to land use and siting solar energy systems

Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, research and development, cyber resources, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threat environment, supply chain, and security postures. Issues related to the grid modernization. Issues related to the Power Marketing authorities and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to electric vehicles and EV infrastructure including grid infrastructure to support increased electrification. Issues related to mitigation and resilience of the grid due to weather and disasters. Issues related to energy efficiency standards to appliances (water heaters, heat pumps, etc.). Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1319 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage deployment, including demonstration projects. Draft legislation related to transmission permitting, siting and cost allocation. Issues related to Senator Hickenlooper's BIG WIRES bill. Issues related to the Southwest Power Fund Establishment Act. Draft legislation known as the Building American Energy Security Act of 2022. H.R. 1160 Cyber Incident Reporting. H.R. 1, The Lower Energy Costs Act. To reform the energy permitting process. H.R. 1058. Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act. This legislation would establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity. H.R. 1130. Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act. This legislation would amend the NGA to repeal all restrictions on the import and export of natural gas. H.R. 1115, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. This legislation would improve coordination among Federal and State agencies reviewing applications for the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines. The Building American Energy Security Act of 2023. To reform the permitting process. The SPUR Act. To reform the permitting process. The FASTER Act of 2023. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to the Keeping the Lights on Act (draft). To impact reliability issues. S. 1410, the Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023. To impact market manipulation issues. The Fiscal Responsibility Act. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to electric grid reliability. S. 1111, the ADVANCE Act of 2023, to support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, strengthen the domestic nuclear energy fuel cycle and supply chain, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy. H.R. 1793, the Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Issues related to Rep. Bill Johnsons bill to stop EPA from continuing to undermine reliable electricity Issues related to Rep. Miller-Meeks SPEED and Reliability Act of 2023 H.R. 4167, Protecting Americas Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act Guaranteeing Reliable Infrastructure Development (GRID) Act Issues related to nuclear energy, including policies to support continued operation of existing nuclear units and improvement and modernization of the nuclear energy regulatory process. S. 1521, the Community and Hydropower Improvement Act SPEED and Reliability Act of 2023 S. 4016 Help Hoover Dam Act S.3627 - Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 H.R.7171 - Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024

H.J. Res. 27 and S.J. Res. 7 - Joint resolutions of disapproval of the Administrations Revised Definition of Waters of the United States Issues related to power sector CO2 and other emissions regulation. Issues related to EPAs proposed steam electric effluent limitation guideline (ELG) regulations Issues related to EPAs proposed greenhouse gas regulations for new and existing power plants Issues related to EPAs ozone transport rule and reliability impacts, including Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval of EPAs final ozone transport rule Issues related to EPAs proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Risk and Technology Review regulation Issues related to CEQs proposed greenhouse gas guidance Issues related to H.R. 7023, the Creating Confidence in Water Permitting Act, including an amendment to limit improved permitting for transmission lines

Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband H.R. 3565, the Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act

Issues related to the FEMA disaster relief, including severe and local impacts Issues related to FEMA Funding FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act Issues related to FEMA processes, including impacts to small communities and the definition of emergency vs. permanent work.

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions Issues related to Middle Mile program at NTIA Issues related to the BEAD Program at NTIA Issues related to rural broadband deployment USDA's ReConnect Program Issues related to improving broadband availability maps Issues related to the implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to RDOF implementation Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband H.R. 3565, the Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act H.R. 3557, the American Broadband Deployment Act Issues related to broadband affordability Issues related to the FCCs Universal Service Fund Issues related to the FCCs Affordable Connectivity program CAREERS Act Broadband Industry Development Act S.3565, the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act

Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to siting of energy infrastructure. Issues relating to S.3719, the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act. Issues relating to forest health on DOI lands. Issues relating to S. 4232 and H.R. 9249, addressing the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes H.R. 1577, the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 (BUILDER Act) Issues relating to H.J. Res 46 Issues related to S.J. Res 9 Issues related to S.J. Res 24 Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals, including draft legislation on energy, natural resources, and broadband permitting Issues related to the Lower Snake River Dams

Issue related to energy tax credits. S. 341/H.R. 889, The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act. Issues related to implementation of IRA. H.R. 3938 Build It in America Act. S1793 Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Act

Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, the roll of electric cooperatives with DoD facilities including associated responsibilities, processes, expectations and requirements.

Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, research and development, cyber resources, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threat environment, supply chain, and security postures. Issues related to the grid modernization. Issues related to the Power Marketing authorities and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to electric vehicles and EV infrastructure including grid infrastructure to support increased electrification. Issues related to mitigation and resilience of the grid due to weather and disasters. Issues related to energy efficiency standards to appliances (water heaters, heat pumps, etc.). Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1319 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage deployment, including demonstration projects. Draft legislation related to transmission permitting, siting and cost allocation. Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers. Issues related to Senator Hickenlooper's BIG WIRES bill. Issues related to the Southwest Power Fund Establishment Act. Draft legislation known as the Building American Energy Security Act of 2022. H.R. 1160 Cyber Incident Reporting. H.R. 1, The Lower Energy Costs Act. To reform the energy permitting process. H.R. 1058. Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act. This legislation would establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity. H.R. 1130. Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act. This legislation would amend the NGA to repeal all restrictions on the import and export of natural gas. H.R. 1115, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. This legislation would improve coordination among Federal and State agencies reviewing applications for the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines. The Building American Energy Security Act of 2023. To reform the permitting process. The SPUR Act. To reform the permitting process. The FASTER Act of 2023. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to the Keeping the Lights on Act (draft). To impact reliability issues. S. 1410, the Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023. To impact market manipulation issues. The Fiscal Responsibility Act. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to electric grid reliability. S. 1111, the ADVANCE Act of 2023, to support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, strengthen the domestic nuclear energy fuel cycle and supply chain, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy. H.R. 1793, the Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Issues related to Rep. Bill Johnsons bill to stop EPA from continuing to undermine reliable electricity Issues related to Rep. Miller-Meeks SPEED and Reliability Act of 2023 H.R. 4167, Protecting Americas Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act Guaranteeing Reliable Infrastructure Development (GRID) Act Issues related to nuclear energy, including policies to support continued operation of existing nuclear units and improvement and modernization of the nuclear energy regulatory process. S. 1521, the Community and Hydropower Improvement Act

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals, including draft legislation on energy and natural resources permitting Issues related to The Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act Issues related to permitting modernization in H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation Issues related to federal and state CCR permitting programs and funding Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Rural broadband deployment and USDA ReConnect program Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY2024 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to RUS at USDA Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to forest health on USFS lands S. 130/H.R. 3216, the Rural Internet Improvement Act Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Program appropriations letter Issues related to Section 22004 of the Inflation Reduction Act Issues related to permitting RUS-financed projects Issues related to the farm bill RUS financing Issues related to energy efficiency programs at USDA Issues related to rural development programs at USDA ReConnect Community Partnership Act Issues related to broadband mapping Issues related to USDA Rural Development S. 1642/H.R. 4227, the ReConnecting Rural America Act H.R. 3964, the Rural Broadband Modernization Act Issues related to middle mile infrastructure Issues related to broadband programs in the Farm Bill Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act H.R. 3849/ S. 1821, Rural Energy Savings Act S. 2542 LAST ACRE Act Issues related to S. 2269 the Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act

Issues related to the FEMA disaster relief, including severe and local impacts Issues related to FEMA Funding FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act Issues related to FEMA processes, including impacts to small communities and the definition of emergency vs. permanent work.

Draft retirement savings proposals impacting defined-benefit and defined-contribution plans

Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to siting of energy infrastructure. Issues relating to S.3719, the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act. Issues relating to forest health on DOI lands. Issues relating to S. 4232 and H.R. 9249, addressing the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes H.R. 1577, the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 (BUILDER Act) Issues relating to H.J. Res 46 Issues related to S.J. Res 9 Issues related to S.J. Res 24 Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals, including draft legislation on energy and natural resources permitting Issues related to the Lower Snake River Dams

Draft legislation regarding ERISA Preemption, telemedicine, rural health, group health plans, and flexible spending accounts

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, existing standards, postures, supply chains, threat environment, procedures, roles, responsibilities and authoritiess. H.R. 1160 Cyber Incident Reporting

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions Issues related to Middle Mile program at NTIA Issues related to the BEAD Program at NTIA Issues related to rural broadband deployment USDA's ReConnect Program Issues related to improving broadband availability maps Issues related to the implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to RDOF implementation Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband H.R. 3565, the Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act H.R. 3557, the American Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3343, the Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act The Fair Access to Internet Ready (FAIR) Poles Act Issues related to broadband affordability Issues related to the FCCs Universal Service Fund Issues related to the FCCs Affordable Connectivity program CAREERS Act Broadband Industry Development Act S.3565, the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act

Issues or concerns related to electric sector security in light of the geopolitical environment State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa

Issues related to electric vehicles and ev charging infrastructure Issues related to freight rail Issues related to drone use beyond line of site S.307/H.R. 3549, Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 S. 2071, Rail Reliability Service Act Issues related to the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)

Issues related to Waters of the United States rulemakings Issues related to DOE Fossil Energy program funding Issues related to USDA ReConnect program and funding Issues related to DOE, DHS, DoD related to electric sector security, recovery or resilience Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related to FEMA funding Issues related to DOE funding Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service Issues related to coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program funding Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers Issues related to DOI Funding Issues related to obtaining appropriations for distribution transformers Issues related to Army Corps of Engineers Funding Issues related to utility pole attachments Issues related to the USDA New Empowering Rural America program Issues related to USDA Powering Affordable Clean Energy program Issues related to H.R. 3746, The Fiscal Responsibility Act Issues related to EPA air, water, and waste regulations for power plants

Draft legislation regarding ERISA Preemption, telemedicine, rural health, group health plans, and flexible spending accounts

Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, the roll of electric cooperatives with DoD facilities including associated responsibilities, processes, expectations and requirements.

H.J. Res. 27 and S.J. Res. 7 - Joint resolutions of disapproval of the Administrations Revised Definition of Waters of the United States Issues related to power sector CO2 and other emissions regulation. Issues related to EPAs proposed steam electric effluent limitation guideline (ELG) regulations Issues related to EPAs proposed greenhouse gas regulations for new and existing power plants Issues related to EPAs ozone transport rule and reliability impacts, including Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval of EPAs final ozone transport rule Issues related to EPAs proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Risk and Technology Review regulation Issues related to CEQs proposed greenhouse gas guidance

Issue related to energy tax credits. S. 341/H.R. 889, The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act. Issues related to implementation of IRA. H.R. 3938 Build It in America Act. S1793 Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Act

Issues related to Waters of the United States rulemakings Issues related to DOE Fossil Energy program funding Issues related to USDA ReConnect program and funding Issues related to DOE, DHS, DoD related to electric sector security, recovery or resilience Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related to FEMA funding Issues related to DOE funding Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service Issues related to coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program funding Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers Issues related to DOI Funding Issues related to obtaining appropriations for distribution transformers Issues related to Army Corps of Engineers Funding Issues related to utility pole attachments Issues related to the USDA New Empowering Rural America program Issues related to USDA Powering Affordable Clean Energy program Issues related to H.R. 3746, The Fiscal Responsibility Act Issues related to EPA air, water, and waste regulations for power plants

Issues related to electric vehicles and ev charging infrastructure Issues related to freight rail Issues related to drone use beyond line of site S.307/H.R. 3549, Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 S. 2071, Rail Reliability Service Act Issues related to the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)

Draft retirement savings proposals impacting defined-benefit and defined-contribution plans

Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband The Fair Access to Internet Ready (FAIR) Poles Act H.R. 3565, the Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act

Issues relating to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Issues relating to the Migratory Birdy Treaty Act (MTBA) Issues relating to the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for the Monarch Butterfly Issues relating to Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Issues relating to the USFWS proposed rulemaking for the Tricolored Bat Issues related to sage grouse Issues related to Northern Long Eared Bat Issues related to the Monarch Butterfly

Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to siting of energy infrastructure. Issues relating to S.3719, the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act. Issues relating to forest health on DOI lands. Issues relating to S. 4232 and H.R. 9249, addressing the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes H.R. 1577, the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 (BUILDER Act) Issues relating to H.J. Res 46 Issues related to S.J. Res 9 Issues related to S.J. Res 24 Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals, including draft legislation on energy and natural resources permitting Issues related to the Lower Snake River Dams

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions Issues related to Middle Mile program at NTIA Issues related to the BEAD Program at NTIA Issues related to rural broadband deployment USDA's ReConnect Program Issues related to improving broadband availability maps Issues related to the implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to RDOF implementation Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband H.R. 3565, the Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act H.R. 3557, the American Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3343, the Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act The Fair Access to Internet Ready (FAIR) Poles Act Issues related to broadband affordability Issues related to the FCCs Universal Service Fund Issues related to the FCCs Affordable Connectivity program CAREERS Act Broadband Industry Development Act S.3565, the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act

Issues related to the FEMA disaster relief, including severe and local impacts Issues related to FEMA Funding FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act Issues related to FEMA processes, including impacts to small communities and the definition of emergency vs. permanent work.

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation Issues related to federal and state CCR permitting programs and funding Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, existing standards, postures, supply chains, threat environment, procedures, roles, responsibilities and authoritiess. H.R. 1160 Cyber Incident Reporting

Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, research and development, cyber resources, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threat environment, supply chain, and security postures. Issues related to the grid modernization. Issues related to the Power Marketing authorities and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to electric vehicles and EV infrastructure including grid infrastructure to support increased electrification. Issues related to mitigation and resilience of the grid due to weather and disasters. Issues related to energy efficiency standards to appliances (water heaters, heat pumps, etc.). Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1319 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage deployment, including demonstration projects. Draft legislation related to transmission permitting, siting and cost allocation. Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers. Issues related to Senator Hickenlooper's BIG WIRES bill. Issues related to the Southwest Power Fund Establishment Act. Draft legislation known as the Building American Energy Security Act of 2022. H.R. 1160 Cyber Incident Reporting. H.R. 1, The Lower Energy Costs Act. To reform the energy permitting process. H.R. 1058. Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act. This legislation would establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity. H.R. 1130. Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act. This legislation would amend the NGA to repeal all restrictions on the import and export of natural gas. H.R. 1115, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. This legislation would improve coordination among Federal and State agencies reviewing applications for the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines. The Building American Energy Security Act of 2023. To reform the permitting process. The SPUR Act. To reform the permitting process. The FASTER Act of 2023. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to the Keeping the Lights on Act (draft). To impact reliability issues. S. 1410, the Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023. To impact market manipulation issues. The Fiscal Responsibility Act. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to electric grid reliability. S. 1111, the ADVANCE Act of 2023, to support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, strengthen the domestic nuclear energy fuel cycle and supply chain, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy. H.R. 1793, the Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Issues related to Rep. Bill Johnsons bill to stop EPA from continuing to undermine reliable electricity Issues related to Rep. Miller-Meeks SPEED and Reliability Act of 2023 H.R. 4167, Protecting Americas Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act Guaranteeing Reliable Infrastructure Development (GRID) Act Issues related to nuclear energy, including policies to support continued operation of existing nuclear units and improvement and modernization of the nuclear energy regulatory process. S. 1521, the Community and Hydropower Improvement Act

Draft retirement savings proposals impacting defined-benefit and defined-contribution plans

Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, the roll of electric cooperatives with DoD facilities including associated responsibilities, processes, expectations and requirements.

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Rural broadband deployment and USDA ReConnect program Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY2024 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to RUS at USDA Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to forest health on USFS lands S. 130/H.R. 3216, the Rural Internet Improvement Act Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Program appropriations letter Issues related to Section 22004 of the Inflation Reduction Act Issues related to permitting RUS-financed projects Issues related to the farm bill RUS financing Issues related to energy efficiency programs at USDA Issues related to rural development programs at USDA ReConnect Community Partnership Act Issues related to broadband mapping Issues related to USDA Rural Development S. 1642/H.R. 4227, the ReConnecting Rural America Act H.R. 3964, the Rural Broadband Modernization Act Issues related to middle mile infrastructure Issues related to broadband programs in the Farm Bill Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act H.R. 3849/ S. 1821, Rural Energy Savings Act S. 2542 LAST ACRE Act Issues related to S. 2269 the Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act

Issues relating to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Issues relating to the Migratory Birdy Treaty Act (MTBA) Issues relating to the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for the Monarch Butterfly Issues relating to Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Issues relating to the USFWS proposed rulemaking for the Tricolored Bat Issues related to sage grouse Issues related to Northern Long Eared Bat Issues related to the Monarch Butterfly

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, existing standards, postures, supply chains, threat environment, procedures, roles, responsibilities and authoritiess. H.R. 1160 Cyber Incident Reporting

Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband The Fair Access to Internet Ready (FAIR) Poles Act H.R. 3565, the Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions Issues related to Middle Mile program at NTIA Issues related to the BEAD Program at NTIA Issues related to rural broadband deployment USDA's ReConnect Program Issues related to improving broadband availability maps Issues related to the implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to RDOF implementation Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband H.R. 3565, the Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act H.R. 3557, the American Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3343, the Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act The Fair Access to Internet Ready (FAIR) Poles Act Issues related to broadband affordability Issues related to the FCCs Universal Service Fund Issues related to the FCCs Affordable Connectivity program

Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to siting of energy infrastructure. Issues relating to S.3719, the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act. Issues relating to forest health on DOI lands. Issues relating to S. 4232 and H.R. 9249, addressing the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes H.R. 1577, the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 (BUILDER Act) H.R. 1355, the Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act (TAPP American Resources Act) Draft legislation entitled the Transparency and Production of American Energy Act (TAP American Energy Act) H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act Issues relating to H.J. Res 46 Issues related to S.J. Res 9 Issues related to S.J. Res 24

Issues related to Waters of the United States rulemakings Issues related to DOE Fossil Energy program funding Issues related to USDA ReConnect program and funding Issues related to DOE, DHS, DoD related to electric sector security, recovery or resilience Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related to FEMA funding Issues related to DOE funding Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service Issues related to coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program funding Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers Issues related to DOI Funding Issues related to obtaining appropriations for distribution transformers Issues related to Army Corps of Engineers Funding Issues related to utility pole attachments Issues related to the USDA New Empowering Rural America program Issues related to USDA Powering Affordable Clean Energy program Issues related to H.R. 3746, The Fiscal Responsibility Act Issues related to EPA air, water, and waste regulations for power plants

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation Issues related to federal and state CCR permitting programs and funding Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill

Issue related to energy tax credits. S. 341/H.R. 889, The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act. Issues related to implementation of IRA. H.R. 3938 Build It in America Act. S1793 Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Act

Issues related to electric vehicles and ev charging infrastructure Issues related to freight rail Issues related to drone use beyond line of site S.307/H.R. 3549, Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 S. 2071, Rail Reliability Service Act

Draft legislation regarding ERISA Preemption, telemedicine, rural health, group health plans, and flexible spending accounts

H.J. Res. 27 and S.J. Res. 7 - Joint resolutions of disapproval of the Administrations Revised Definition of Waters of the United States Issues related to power sector CO2 and other emissions regulation. Issues related to EPAs proposed steam electric effluent limitation guideline (ELG) regulations Issues related to EPAs proposed greenhouse gas regulations for new and existing power plants Issues related to EPAs ozone transport rule and reliability impacts, including Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval of EPAs final ozone transport rule Issues related to EPAs proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Risk and Technology Review regulation Issues related to CEQs proposed greenhouse gas guidance

Issues related to the FEMA disaster relief, including severe and local impacts Issues related to FEMA Funding FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act Issues related to FEMA processes, including impacts to small communities and the definition of emergency vs. permanent work.

Issues or concerns related to electric sector security in light of the geopolitical environment State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals, including draft legislation on energy and natural resources permitting H.R. 1577, the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 (BUILDER Act) H.R. 1355, the Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act (TAPP American Resources Act) Draft legislation entitled the Transparency and Production of American Energy Act (TAP American Energy Act) H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act Issues related to The Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act H.R. 3746, NEPA modernization proposals included in the Fiscal Responsibility Act Issues related to permitting modernization in H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 Issues related to permitting modernization in H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023

Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, the roll of electric cooperatives with DoD facilities including associated responsibilities, processes, expectations and requirements.

Issues related to electric vehicles and ev charging infrastructure Issues related to freight rail Issues related to drone use beyond line of site S.307/H.R. 3549, Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 S. 2071, Rail Reliability Service Act

Issues or concerns related to electric sector security in light of the geopolitical environment State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa

H.J. Res. 27 and S.J. Res. 7 - Joint resolutions of disapproval of the Administrations Revised Definition of Waters of the United States Issues related to power sector CO2 and other emissions regulation. Issues related to EPAs proposed steam electric effluent limitation guideline (ELG) regulations Issues related to EPAs proposed greenhouse gas regulations for new and existing power plants Issues related to EPAs ozone transport rule and reliability impacts, including Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval of EPAs final ozone transport rule Issues related to EPAs proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Risk and Technology Review regulation Issues related to CEQs proposed greenhouse gas guidance

Issues relating to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Issues relating to the Migratory Birdy Treaty Act (MTBA) Issues relating to the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for the Monarch Butterfly Issues relating to Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Issues relating to the USFWS proposed rulemaking for the Tricolored Bat Issues related to sage grouse Issues related to Northern Long Eared Bat

Draft legislation regarding ERISA Preemption, telemedicine, rural health, group health plans, ERISA Preemption and flexible spending accounts

Issues related to the FEMA disaster relief, including severe and local impacts Issues related to FEMA Funding FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act Issues related to FEMA processes, including impacts to small communities and the definition of emergency vs. permanent work.

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation Issues related to federal and state CCR permitting programs and funding Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Rural broadband deployment and USDA ReConnect program Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY2024 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to RUS at USDA Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to forest health on USFS lands S. 130/H.R. 3216, the Rural Internet Improvement Act Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Program appropriations letter Issues related to Section 22004 of the Inflation Reduction Act Issues related to permitting RUS-financed projects Issues related to the farm bill RUS financing Issues related to energy efficiency programs at USDA Issues related to rural development programs at USDA ReConnect Community Partnership Act Issues related to broadband mapping Issues related to USDA Rural Development S. 1642/H.R. 4227, the ReConnecting Rural America Act H.R. 3964, the Rural Broadband Modernization Act Issues related to middle mile infrastructure Issues related to broadband programs in the Farm Bill Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act H.R. 3849/ S. 1821, Rural Energy Savings Act

Issue related to energy tax credits. S. 341/H.R. 889, The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act. Issues related to implementation of IRA. H.R. 3938 Build It in America Act.

Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, research and development, cyber resources, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threat environment, supply chain, and security postures. Issues related to the grid modernization. Issues related to the Power Marketing authorities and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to electric vehicles and EV infrastructure including grid infrastructure to support increased electrification. Issues related to mitigation and resilience of the grid due to weather and disasters. Issues related to energy efficiency standards to appliances (water heaters, heat pumps, etc.). Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1319 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage deployment, including demonstration projects. Draft legislation related to transmission permitting, siting and cost allocation. Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers. Issues related to Senator Hickenlooper's BIG WIRES bill. Issues related to the Southwest Power Fund Establishment Act. Draft legislation known as the Building American Energy Security Act of 2022. H.R. 1160 Cyber Incident Reporting. H.R. 1, The Lower Energy Costs Act. To reform the energy permitting process. H.R. 1058. Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act. This legislation would establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity. H.R. 1130. Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act. This legislation would amend the NGA to repeal all restrictions on the import and export of natural gas. H.R. 1115, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. This legislation would improve coordination among Federal and State agencies reviewing applications for the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines. The Building American Energy Security Act of 2023. To reform the permitting process. The SPUR Act. To reform the permitting process. The FASTER Act of 2023. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to the Keeping the Lights on Act (draft). To impact reliability issues. S. 1410, the Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023. To impact market manipulation issues. The Fiscal Responsibility Act. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to electric grid reliability. S. 1111, the ADVANCE Act of 2023, to support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, strengthen the domestic nuclear energy fuel cycle and supply chain, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy.

Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to siting of energy infrastructure. Issues relating to S.3719, the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act. Issues relating to forest health on DOI lands. Issues relating to S. 4232 and H.R. 9249, addressing the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes H.R. 1577, the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 (BUILDER Act) H.R. 1355, the Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act (TAPP American Resources Act) Draft legislation entitled the Transparency and Production of American Energy Act (TAP American Energy Act) H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act Issues relating to H.J. Res 46

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions Issues related to Middle Mile program at NTIA Issues related to the BEAD Program at NTIA Issues related to rural broadband deployment USDA's ReConnect Program Issues related to improving broadband availability maps Issues related to the implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to RDOF implementation Community Broadband Act Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband H.R. 3565, the Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act H.R. 3557, the American Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3309, the Standard FEES Act H.R. 3299, the DIGITAL Applications Act H.R. 3283, the Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act H.R. 3343, the Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act The Fair Access to Internet Ready (FAIR) Poles Act

Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband The Fair Access to Internet Ready (FAIR) Poles Act H.R. 3565, the Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act

Issues relating to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Issues relating to the Migratory Birdy Treaty Act (MTBA) Issues relating to the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for the Monarch Butterfly Issues relating to Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Issues relating to the USFWS proposed rulemaking for the Tricolored Bat Issues related to sage grouse

Issues related to electric vehicles and ev charging infrastructure Issues related to freight rail Issues related to drone use beyond line of site

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, existing standards, postures, supply chains, threat environment, procedures, roles, responsibilities and authoritiess. H.R. 1160 Cyber Incident Reporting

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions Issues related to Middle Mile program at NTIA Issues related to the BEAD Program at NTIA Issues related to rural broadband deployment USDA's ReConnect Program Issues related to improving broadband availability maps Issues related to the implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to RDOF implementation Community Broadband Act Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals, including draft legislation on energy and natural resources permitting H.R. 1577, the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 (BUILDER Act) H.R. 1355, the Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act (TAPP American Resources Act) Draft legislation entitled the Transparency and Production of American Energy Act (TAP American Energy Act) H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act

Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to siting of energy infrastructure. Issues relating to S.3719, the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act. Issues relating to forest health on DOI lands. Issues relating to S. 4232 and H.R. 9249, addressing the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes H.R. 1577, the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 (BUILDER Act) H.R. 1355, the Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act (TAPP American Resources Act) Draft legislation entitled the Transparency and Production of American Energy Act (TAP American Energy Act) H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act

Issues related to the FEMA disaster relief, including severe and local impacts Issues related to FEMA Funding FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act Issues related to FEMA processes, including impacts to small communities and the definition of emergency vs. permanent work.

Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, the roll of electric cooperatives with DoD facilities including associated responsibilities, processes, expectations and requirements.

The GRID Broadband Act of 2022 Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband

Issues related to Waters of the United States rulemakings Issues related to DOE Fossil Energy program funding Issues related to USDA ReConnect program and funding Issues related to DOE, DHS, DoD related to electric sector security, recovery or resilience Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related to FEMA funding Issues related to DOE funding Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service Issues related to coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program funding Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers Issues related to DOI Funding Issues related to obtaining appropriations for distribution transformers Issues related to Army Corps of Engineers Funding

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation Issues related to federal and state CCR permitting programs and funding Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill

Issues or concerns related to electric sector security in light of the geopolitical environment State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa

Issues related to EPA's ozone transport rule and reliability impacts. Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), including commercial demonstration projects as authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. H.J. Res. 27 and S.J. Res. 7 - Joint resolutions of disapproval of the Administrations Revised Definition of Waters of the United States Issues related to power sector CO2 and other emissions regulation. Issues related to EPAs proposed steam electric effluent limitation guideline (ELG) regulations

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Rural broadband deployment and USDA ReConnect program Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY2024 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to RUS at USDA Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to forest health on USFS lands S. 130, the Rural Internet Improvement Act Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Program appropriations letter Issues related to Section 22004 of the Inflation Reduction Act Issues related to permitting RUS-financed projects Issues related to the farm bill RUS financing Issues related to energy efficiency programs at USDA Issues related to rural development programs at USDA ReConnect Community Partnership Act Issues related to broadband mapping Issues related to USDA Rural Development

Draft retirement savings proposals impacting defined-benefit and defined-contribution plans

Draft legislation regarding telemedicine, rural health, group health plans and flexible spending accounts

Issue related to energy tax credits. S. 341/H.R. 889, The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act. Issues related to implementation of IRA.

Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, the roll of electric cooperatives with DoD facilities including associated responsibilities, processes, expectations and requirements.

Issues related to H.R. 7776 and S. 4137 the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to siting of energy infrastructure. Issues relating to S.3719, the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act. Issues relating to forest health on DOI lands. Issues relating to S. 4232 and H.R. 9249, addressing the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes

Issues related to H.R. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021. Issues related to H.R. 4521, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021. Issues related to H.R. 8068, the Tribal Energy Investment Act of 2022. Issues related to the Fiscal Year 2023 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Funding Bill Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, research and development, cyber resources, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threat environment, supply chain, and security postures. HR 3119/S 2302 - Energy Emergency Leadership Act H.R. 6804: Energy Product Reliability Act. The bill would establish FERCs authority to establish reliability standards for natural gas pipelines. H.R. 5376:tBuild Back Better Act. The bill would appropriate funds to the development of long-distance transmission lines, improve siting and wholesale electricity markets. S. 1015, the Interregional Transmission Planning Improvement Act. The bill would require FERC to issue a rule to improve the interregional transmission planning process. Issues related to the CLEAN Future Act discussion draft regarding grid modernization. Issues related to the LIFT America Act discussion draft regarding grid modernization. H.R. 3979: Protecting National Gas Consumers from Overcharges Act of 2021. The bill would establish FERC refund authority to address overcharges. H.R. 6084: Energy Product Reliability Act. The bill would authorize FERC to establish reliability standards for natural gas pipelines. S. 3908: ENSURE Act. The bill would encourage FERC to process applications for the construction of natural gas pipelines. S. 3879: CHARGE Act. The bill would impact the interregional transmission planning process, transmission cost allocation, and grid interconnection policies. S. 2651: SITE Act. The bill would authorize FERC to site long-range transmission lines. Issues related to the Power Marketing authorities and the Tennessee Valley Authority. No Exhaust Act of 2021 (H.R. 2852) Issues related to electric vehicles and EV infrastructure including grid infrastructure to support increased electrification Issues related to mitigation and resilience of the grid due to weather and disasters Issues related to energy efficiency standards to appliances (water heaters, heat pumps, etc.) Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1319 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage deployment, including demonstration projects. Draft legislation related to transmission permitting, siting and cost allocation. Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers Issues related to Senator Hickenloopers BIG WIRES bill Issues related to S.3719, the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act H.R. 1588, the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act H.R. 9576, Leveraging our Water and Energy Data to Reduce Energy Bills Act of 2022 Draft legislation known as the Building American Energy Security Act of 2022

Issues related to Waters of the United States rulemakings Issues related to EPAs proposed ozone transport rule Issues related to DOE Fossil Energy program funding Issues related to USDA ReConnect program Issues related to DOE, DHS, DoD related to electric sector security, recovery or resilience H.R. 2244 RUS Repricing Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related to FEMA funding Issues related to DOE funding Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service. Issues related to coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program funding. Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers Issues related to DOI Funding Issues related to obtaining appropriations for distribution transformers

Issue related to energy tax credits HR 1062, Access 45Q Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and allow an elective payment of the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration. HR 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act - clean energy tax credits, direct payment of energy tax credits S. 5021/HR 9449, the Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation.

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions Issues related to Middle Mile program at NTIA Issues related to the BEAD Program at NTIA Issues related to rural broadband deployment USDAs ReConnect Program Issues related to improving broadband availability maps Issues related to the implementation of IIJA broadband programs S. 4763, the GRID Broadband Act of 2022 S. 5137, the Rural Internet Improvement Act and "issues related to broadband permitting" Issues related to RDOF implementation

Issues related to the FEMA disaster relief, including severe and local impacts Issues related to FEMA Funding Resilient America (H.R. 5689) FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act (H.R. 2669/S. 2212) SPEED Recovery Act (H.R. 5641) Achieving Equity in Disaster Response, Recovery, and Resilience Act (S. 3502) Issues related to FEMA processes, including impacts to small communities and the definition of emergency vs. permanent work.

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals, including draft legislation on energy and natural resources permitting Issues related to NEPA and environmental permitting modernization proposals

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, existing standards, postures, supply chains, threat environment, procedures, roles, responsibilities and authorities. S. 3600 Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022 H.R. 5491 Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act S. 2491 Defense of United States Infrastructure Act of 2021

Issues relating to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Issues relating to the Migratory Birdy Treaty Act (MTBA) Issues relating to the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for the Monarch Butterfly Issues relating to Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Issues relating to the USFWS proposed rulemaking for the Tricolored Bat

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Rural broadband deployment and USDA ReConnect program Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY2023 Agriculture Appropriations H.R. 2244 and S. 978 RUS Repricing Legislation Issues related to RUS at USDA HR 5376: Inflation Reduction Act - Funding for USDA Electric Cooperative Program Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to forest health on USFS lands S. 5137, the Rural Internet Improvement Act and "issues related to broadband permitting" Issues related to implementation of IIJA broadband programs

Issues or concerns related to electric sector security in light of the geopolitical environment. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa

Issues related to pole attachments S. 4763, the GRID Broadband Act of 2022

Issues related to EPAs proposed ozone transport rule and reliability impacts Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), including commercial demonstration projects as authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Issues related to the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the United States and the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Issues related to power sector CO2 and other emissions regulation.

Draft legislation regarding flexible spending accounts, cobra, telemedicine Telehealth Expansion Act (S. 1706) H.R. 5981 - Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021 H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; Health provisions impacting group health plans

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, existing standards, postures, supply chains, threat environment, procedures, roles, responsibilities and authorities. S. 3600 Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022 H.R. 5491 Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act S. 2491 Defense of United States Infrastructure Act of 2021

Issues related to pole attachments S. 4763, the GRID Broadband Act of 2022

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Rural broadband deployment and USDA ReConnect program Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY2023 Agriculture Appropriations H.R. 2244 and S. 978 RUS Repricing Legislation Issues related to RUS at USDA HR 5376: Inflation Reduction Act - Funding for USDA Electric Cooperative Program Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to forest health on USFS lands

Issues related to H.R. 7776 and S. 4137 the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to siting of energy infrastructure. Issues relating to S.3719, the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act. Issues related to forest health on DOI lands.

Issue related to energy tax credits HR 1062, Access 45Q Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and allow an elective payment of the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration. HR 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act - clean energy tax credits, direct payment of energy tax credits

Issues relating to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Issues relating to the Migratory Birdy Treaty Act (MTBA) Issues relating to the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for the Monarch Butterfly

Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, the roll of electric cooperatives with DoD facilities including associated responsibilities, processes, expectations and requirements.

Draft legislation regarding flexible spending accounts, cobra, telemedicine Telehealth Expansion Act (S. 1706) H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act; Health provisions impacting group health plans H.R. 5981 - Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions Issues related to broadband mapping at the FCC Issues related to Middle Mile program at NTIA Issues related to the BEAD Program at NTIA Issues related to rural broadband deployment USDAs ReConnect Program Issues related to improving broadband availability maps Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to the implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions S. 4763, the GRID Broadband Act of 2022

H.R. 6738, Retirement Tax Credit Parity for Cooperatives and Charities Act H.R 2954, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act (SECURE 2.0) H.R. 7310, the Protecting Americas Retirement Security Act S. 4353, the Retirement Improvement and Savings Enhancement to Supplement Healthy Investments for the Nest Egg (RISE & SHINE) Act. S. 4808, the Enhancing American Retirement Now (EARN) Act, passed by Senate Finance Committee on June, 22 2022 Draft retirement savings proposals

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation.

Issues or concerns related to electric sector security in light of the geopolitical environment. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa

Issues related to the FEMA disaster relief, including severe and local impacts Issues related to FEMA Funding Resilient America (H.R. 5689) FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act (H.R. 2669/S. 2212) SPEED Recovery Act (H.R. 5641) Achieving Equity in Disaster Response, Recovery, and Resilience Act (S. 3502) Issues related to FEMA processes, including impacts to small communities and the definition of emergency vs. permanent work.

Issues related to electric vehicles and ev charging infrastructure Issues related to freight rail S. 4959 Reliable Rail Service Act - A bill to amend section 11101 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that rail carriers provide transportation or service in a manner that fulfills the shipper's reasonable service requirements. HR 8649: Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act

Issues related to EPAs proposed ozone transport rule and reliability impacts Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), including commercial demonstration projects as authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Issues related to the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the United States and the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Issues related to power sector CO2 and other emissions regulation.

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals, including draft legislation on energy and natural resources permitting

Issues related to Waters of the United States rulemakings Issues related to EPAs proposed ozone transport rule Issues related to DOE Fossil Energy program funding Issues related to USDA ReConnect program Issues related to DOE, DHS, DoD related to electric sector security, recovery or resilience H.R. 2244 RUS Repricing Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related to FEMA funding Issues related to DOE funding Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service. Issues related to coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program funding. Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers Issues related to DOI Funding

Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, the roll of electric cooperatives with DoD facilities including associated responsibilities, processes, expectations and requirements.

Issues related to Waters of the United States rulemakings Issues related to EPAs proposed ozone transport rule Issues related to DOE Fossil Energy program funding Issues related to USDA ReConnect program Issues related to DOE, DHS, DoD related to electric sector security, recovery or resilience H.R. 2244 RUS Repricing Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related to FEMA funding Issues related to DOE funding Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service. Issues related to coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program funding.

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals.

Issues relating to the Endangered Species Act Issues relating to the Migratory Birdy Treaty Act Issues relating to the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for the Monarch Butterfly

Draft legislation regarding flexible spending accounts, cobra, telemedicine Telehealth Expansion Act (S. 1706) H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act; Health provisions impacting group health plans

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Rural broadband deployment and USDA ReConnect program Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY2023 Agriculture Appropriations H.R. 2244 and S. 978 RUS Repricing Legislation Issues related to RUS at USDA

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions Issues related to broadband mapping at the FCC Issues related to Middle Mile program at NTIA Issues related to the BEAD Program at NTIA Issues related to rural broadband deployment USDAs ReConnect Program Issues related to improving broadband availability maps Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to the implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions

Issues or concerns related to electric sector security in light of the geopolitical environment. State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa

H.R. 6738, Retirement Tax Credit Parity for Cooperatives and Charities Act H.R 2954, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act (SECURE 2.0) H.R. 7310, the Protecting Americas Retirement Security Act S. 4353, the Retirement Improvement and Savings Enhancement to Supplement Healthy Investments for the Nest Egg (RISE & SHINE) Act. S. ____, the Enhancing American Retirement Now (EARN) Act, passed by Senate Finance Committee on June, 22 2022 e.Draft retirement savings proposals

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, existing standards, postures, supply chains, threat environment, procedures, roles, responsibilities and authorities. S. 3600 Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022 H.R. 5491 Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act S. 2491 Defense of United States Infrastructure Act of 2021

Issues related to H.R. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021. Issues related to H.R. 4521, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021. Issues related to H.R. 8068, the Tribal Energy Investment Act of 2022. Issues related to the Fiscal Year 2023 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Funding Bill Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, research and development, cyber resources, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threat environment, supply chain, and security postures. HR 3119/S 2302 - Energy Emergency Leadership Act H.R. 6804: Energy Product Reliability Act. The bill would establish FERCs authority to establish reliability standards for natural gas pipelines. H.R. 5376:tBuild Back Better Act. The bill would appropriate funds to the development of long-distance transmission lines, improve siting and wholesale electricity markets. S. 1015, the Interregional Transmission Planning Improvement Act. The bill would require FERC to issue a rule to improve the interregional transmission planning process. Issues related to the CLEAN Future Act discussion draft regarding grid modernization. Issues related to the LIFT America Act discussion draft regarding grid modernization. H.R. 3979: Protecting National Gas Consumers from Overcharges Act of 2021. The bill would establish FERC refund authority to address overcharges. H.R. 6084: Energy Product Reliability Act. The bill would authorize FERC to establish reliability standards for natural gas pipelines. S. 3908: ENSURE Act. The bill would encourage FERC to process applications for the construction of natural gas pipelines. S. 3879: CHARGE Act. The bill would impact the interregional transmission planning process, transmission cost allocation, and grid interconnection policies. S. 2651: SITE Act. The bill would authorize FERC to site long-range transmission lines. Issues related to the Power Marketing authorities and the Tennessee Valley Authority. No Exhaust Act of 2021 (H.R. 2852) Issues related to electric vehicles and EV infrastructure including grid infrastructure to support increased electrification Issues related to mitigation and resilience of the grid due to weather and disasters Issues related to energy efficiency standards to appliances (water heaters, heat pumps, etc.) Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1319 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage deployment, including demonstration projects.

H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act - direct payment of clean energy tax credits Issue related to energy tax credits HR 1062, Access 45Q Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and allow an elective payment of the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration.

Issues related to the Disaster Relief Fund, including severe and local impacts Issues related to FEMA Funding Resilient America (H.R. 5689) FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act (H.R. 2669/S. 2212) SPEED Recovery Act (H.R. 5641) Achieving Equity in Disaster Response, Recovery, and Resilience Act (S. 3502) Issues related to FEMA processes, including impacts to small communities and the definition of emergency vs. permanent work.

Issues related to reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act. Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to siting of energy infrastructure.

Issues related to reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act. Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to siting of energy infrastructure.

Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, research and development, cyber resources, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threat environment, supply chain, and security postures. HR 3119/S 2302 - Energy Emergency Leadership Act H.R. 6804: Energy Product Reliability Act. The bill would establish FERCs authority to establish reliability standards for natural gas pipelines. H.R. 5376:tBuild Back Better Act. The bill would appropriate funds to the development of long-distance transmission lines, improve siting and wholesale electricity markets. S. 1015, the Interregional Transmission Planning Improvement Act. The bill would require FERC to issue a rule to improve the interregional transmission planning process. Issues related to the CLEAN Future Act discussion draft regarding grid modernization. Issues related to the LIFT America Act discussion draft regarding grid modernization. H.R. 3979: Protecting National Gas Consumers from Overcharges Act of 2021. The bill would establish FERC refund authority to address overcharges. H.R. 6084: Energy Product Reliability Act. The bill would authorize FERC to establish reliability standards for natural gas pipelines. S. 3908: ENSURE Act. The bill would encourage FERC to process applications for the construction of natural gas pipelines. S. 3879: CHARGE Act. The bill would impact the interregional transmission planning process, transmission cost allocation, and grid interconnection policies. S. 2651: SITE Act. The bill would authorize FERC to site long-range transmission lines. Issues related to the Power Marketing authorities and the Tennessee Valley Authority. No Exhaust Act of 2021 (H.R. 2852) Issues related to electric vehicles and EV infrastructure Issues related to mitigation and resilience of the grid due to weather and disasters Issues related to energy efficiency standards to appliances (water heaters, heat pumps, etc.) Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1319 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage deployment, including demonstration projects.

Issues relating to the Endangered Species Act Issues relating to the Migratory Birdy Treaty Act Issues relating to the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for the Monarch Butterfly

H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act - direct payment of clean energy tax credits Issue related to energy tax credits HR 1062, Access 45Q Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and allow an elective payment of the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration.

Issues related to USDA ReConnect program Issues related to DOE, DHS, DoD related to electric sector security, recovery or resilience H.R. 2244 RUS Repricing Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues replated to FEMA funding Issues related to DOE funding Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service. Issues related to coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program funding.

Rural broadband deployment and USDA ReConnect program Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY2023 Agriculture Appropriations H.R. 2244 and S. 978 RUS Repricing Legislation Issues related to RUS at USDA Issues related to a proposed voluntary USDA program to assist electric cooperatives in deploying clean energy sources.

Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), including commercial demonstration projects as authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Issues related to the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the United States and the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Issues related to power sector CO2 regulation.

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, existing standards, postures, supply chains, threat environment, procedures, roles, responsibilities and authorities. S. 3600 Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022 H.R. 5491 Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act S. 2491 Defense of United States Infrastructure Act of 2021

Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, the roll of electric cooperatives with DoD facilities including associated responsibilities, processes, expectations and requirements.

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals.

Issues related to FEMA Funding Resilient America (H.R. 5689) FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act (H.R. 2669/S. 2212) SPEED Recovery Act (H.R. 5641) Achieving Equity in Disaster Response, Recovery, and Resilience Act (S. 3502) Issues related to FEMA processes, including impacts to small communities and the definition of emergency vs. permanent work.

Issues related to electric vehicles and ev charging infrastructure

H.R. 6738, Retirement Tax Credit Parity for Cooperatives and Charities Act

Issues related to rural broadband deployment USDAs ReConnect Program Issues related to improving broadband availability maps Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to the implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions

Draft legislation regarding flexible spending accounts, cobra, telemedicine Telehealth Expansion Act (S. 1706) H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act; Health provisions impacting group health plans

Issues related to pole attachments

Issues associated with research and development for security in the electric sector. H.R. 4939 Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act Issues related to DOE energy and science research, development, and demonstration programs including funding for such programs.

Issues related to electric cooperative interests in postal policy, including the Postal Regulatory Commission rate increase proposal.

Draft legislation regarding flexible spending accounts, cobra, telemedicine Telehealth Expansion Act (S. 1706) H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act; Health provisions impacting group health plans

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and modernization proposals. Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation.

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa

H.R. 6804, the Energy Product Reliability Act. The bill would establish FERC,s authority to establish reliability standards for natural gas pipelines. Issues related to climate and the clean electricity performance program S. 2318 Demand Response Management Act of 2021 S. 2370 Zero-Emission Homes Act of 2021 H.R. 3684: INVEST in America Act. The bill would allocate funds for energy-efficient transformers and smart grid investments. It expands the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissions authority to site transmission lines. The bill also addresses issues involving wildfire mitigation, cybersecurity, and demand response, carbon capture, direct air capture, hydrogen, and clean energy on former mine lands. (You can use this sentence to replace the sentence: Senate energy bill discussion draft.) Draft Budget Reconciliation Bill: The bill would allocate funds for transmission line investments and the siting of transmission lines. It also allocates funds for Department of Energy loan guarantees to facilitate the financing for innovative technologies to encourage renewable energy and carbon reduction projects. H.R. 2721 - Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021 S. 1015, Interregional Transmission Planning Improvement Act of 2021. The bill would require FERC to issue a rule to improve the interregional transmission planning process Impact Issues related to the energy provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (bipartisan infrastructure bill), including issues involving transmission planning and construction, siting, resilience, wildfire mitigation, cybersecurity, and demand response, carbon capture, direct air capture, hydrogen, and clean energy on former mine lands, Issues relating to the Power Marketing Administrations. Issues related to the CLEAN Future Act discussion draft regarding grid modernization Issues related to the LIFT America discussion draft regarding grid modernization Issues related to amending the Natural Gas Act to establish FERC refund authority Issues related to expanding transmission facilities Issues related to encouraging demand response Issues related to ensuring a disaster-resilient power grid Issues related to electric vehicles (EV), including charging infrastructure, rebate program for EV supply equipment, serving underserved communities, mapping to predict EV demand and electric school busses. S. 508 - A bill to establish a working group on electric vehicles S. 507 - Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021 S. 506 - Clean School Bus Act of 2021 S. 504 - Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2021 S. 502 - MAZE in Transit Act S. 494 - Green Bus Tax Credit Act of 2021 Issues related to energy efficiency standards for water heaters Issues related to mitigation and resiliency of the grid due to weather and disasters S.704 - Disaster Safe Power Grid Act of 2021 Issues related to energy transmission and storage Issues related to proposed infrastructure legislation Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, research and development, cyber resources and education, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threats, supply chain availability, and security, and security postures. S. 2377, Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 2931 Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act S. 1400 Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act H.R. 2928/S.2199 Cyber Sense Act H.R. 1374 Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act H.R.3119/H.R.2302 - Energy Emergency Leadership Act

Issues relating to the Endangered Species Act Issues relating to the Migratory Birdy Treaty Act Issues relating to the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for the Monarch Butterfly

Issues related to climate and the clean electricity program. Issues related to Department of Energy appropriations, including fossil energy and carbon capture, utilization, and storage RD&D funding. Issues related to coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program funding Issue related to USPS postage increases and FSGG appropriations. Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service. Federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Issues related to rural broadband deployment in Agriculture and FSGG appropriations Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related to FEMA funding Issues related to DOE appropriations HR 2244 RUS Repricing Legislation Issues related to RUS at USDA Department of Energy, Homeland Security, and Defense. Issues related to electric sector security including funding for cybersecurity, research, community infrastructures, and recovery.

HR 1062 ACCESS 45Q Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and allow an elective payment of the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration. Carbon Capture Modernization Act (S. 661/H.R. 1760) to make technical corrections to the 48A tax credit and enable installation of carbon capture on new and existing power plants. Issues related to direct pay tax credits Issues related to storage, transmission, microgrids, carbon capture, renewable tax credits Issues related to nuclear production tax credits HR 848 GREEN Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. HR.1760 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the qualifying advanced coal project credit, and for other purposes. S.986 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a 5-year extension the carbon oxide sequestration credit, and for other purposes. S. 627 Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2021 S. 759 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for the production of refined coal. S 1298 Clean Energy for America Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for increased investment in clean energy S.2118 Clean Energy for America Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for increased investment in clean energy H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act - clean energy tax credits direct payment

Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), including commercial demonstration projects (including in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3648, the bipartisan infrastructure bill). The SCALE Act (S. 799/H.R. 1992), which would assist in overcoming barriers to CO2 pipelines, storage, and permitting and further support CO2 utilization programs (including in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3648, the bipartisan infrastructure bill). Issues related to the development of a federal clean electricity standard, including the proposed Clean Electricity Performance Program (including in H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act). Issues related to electric cooperative efforts to reduce carbon emissions, including a proposed voluntary USDA program to assist electric cooperatives in transitioning to cleaner energy sources (including in H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act). Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the United States and the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, including legislation to codify a WOTUS definition. Issues related to power sector CO2 regulations

Resilient American draft legislation Achieving Equity in Disaster Response, Recovery, and Resilience Act draft legislation H.R. 2669/S.2212- FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act H.R. 1066 Wildfire Recovery Act S. 704 Disaster Safe Power Grid Act Issues related to FEMA funding Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including investing in resiliency pre-disaster (e.g. BRIC program) and post-disaster (e.g. DRF emergency work category), making the interest on post-disaster loans eligible for FEMA reimbursement, and increasing FEMAs small project threshold. Issues related to FEMAs NOPR Cost of Assistance Estimates in the Disaster Declaration Process for the Public Assistance Program Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating, and recovering from incidents including prioritization, FEMA processes, and programs.

Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, and electric cooperatives roles, responsibilities, processes and requirements with DoD facilities. HR 4350/S. 2792 National Defense Authorization Act

Issues relating to vegetation management Issues relating to wildfire detection, relief, and recovery Issues relating to the conservation of the monarch butterfly Issues relating to the Bonneville Power Administration Issues relating to the Western Area Power Administration Issues relating to the Southwestern Power Administration Issues relating to rights-of-way utility access to public lands Issues relating to wildfire Issues relating to the Power Marketing Administrations

Issues relating to the Tennessee Valley Authority Issues relating to the Power Marketing Administrations

Issues relating to the U.S. Forest Service H.R. 940 - Clearing Lines Along Electrical At-Risk Zones Act H.R. 939 - Combustion Avoidance Along Rural Roads Act Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations Rural broadband deployment Rural development and implementation of 2018 Farm Bill H.R. 2244 and S.978 RUS Repricing Legislation Issues related to RUS at USDA Issues related to a proposed voluntary USDA program to assist electric cooperatives in transitioning to cleaner energy sources (including in H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act).

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing, and incident reporting, existing standards, postures, threat environment, procedures, roles and responsibilities, and authorities H.R.1833/S. 2439 DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act House draft Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021 S. 2407 Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 20212021 S.2875 Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021 S. 1316 Cyber Response and Recovery Act S. 1350 National Risk Management Act H.R. 3223 CISA Cyber Exercise Act H.R. 3264/S. 2525 Domains Critical to Homeland Security Act Issues related to cyber solariums commission's recommendations S. 2491 Defense of United States Infrastructure Act of 2021 S. 2666, the Sanction and Stop Ransomware Act H.R. 5491 Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act Issues related to the pandemic including authorities, processes, supply chain, and posture as well as the role and needs of essential workers during national emergencies. Issues associated with research and development for security in the electric sector.

Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, and electric cooperatives roles, responsibilities, processes and requirements with DoD facilities. HR 4350/S. 2792 National Defense Authorization Act

Draft legislation regarding flexible spending accounts, cobra, telemedicine Proposed policies in Administrations American Families Plan" Telehealth Expansion Act (S. 1706)

Issues relating to the Endangered Species Act Issues relating to the Migratory Birdy Treaty Act Issues relating to the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for the Monarch Butterfly

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation.

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing, and incident reporting, existing standards, postures, threat environment, procedures, roles and responsibilities, and authorities H.R.1833/S. 2439 DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act House draft Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021 S. 2407 Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 20212021 S.2875 Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021 S. 1316 Cyber Response and Recovery Act (Portman/Peters) S. 1350 National Risk Management Act H.R. 3223 CISA Cyber Exercise Act H.R. 3264/S. 2525 Domains Critical to Homeland Security Act Issues related to cyber solariums commissions recommendations S. 2491 Defense of United States Infrastructure Act of 2021 S. 2666, the Sanction and Stop Ransomware Act H.R. 5491 Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act Issues related to the pandemic including authorities, processes, supply chain, and posture as well as the role and needs of essential workers during national emergencies. Issues associated with research and development for security in the electric sector.

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and modernization proposals. Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage

Issues associated with research and development for security in the electric sector. Draft Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act Issues related to DOE energy and science research, development, and demonstration programs including funding for such programs.

Resilient American draft legislation H.R. 2669/S.2212- FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act H.R. 1066 Wildfire Recovery Act S. 704 Disaster Safe Power Grid Act Issues related to FEMA funding Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including investing in resiliency pre-disaster (e.g. BRIC program) and post-disaster (e.g. DRF emergency work category), making the interest on post-disaster loans eligible for FEMA reimbursement, and increasing FEMAs small project threshold. Issues related to FEMAs NOPR Cost of Assistance Estimates in the Disaster Declaration Process for the Public Assistance Program Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating, and recovering from incidents including prioritization, FEMA processes, and programs.

H.R. 3684 - INVEST in America Act S. 1931 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 Issues related to infrastructure policy Issues related to electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure (grant programs) HR 3684 INVEST in America Act provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT)

Issues relating to the Tennessee Valley Authority Issues relating to the Power Marketing Administrations

Issues related to climate and the clean electricity program. Issues related to Department of Energy appropriations, including fossil energy and carbon capture, utilization, and storage RD&D funding. Issues related to coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program funding Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service. Federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Issues related to rural broadband deployment in Agriculture and FSGG appropriations Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related to FEMA funding Issues related to DOE appropriations HR 2244 RUS Repricing Legislation Issues related to RUS at USDA Department of Energy, Homeland Security, and Defense. Issues related to electric sector security including funding for cybersecurity, research, community infrastructures, and recovery.

HR 1062 ACCESS 45Q Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and allow an elective payment of the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration. Carbon Capture Modernization Act (S. 661/H.R. 1760) to make technical corrections to the 48A tax credit and enable installation of carbon capture on new and existing power plants. Issues related to direct pay tax credits Issues related to storage, transmission, microgrids, carbon capture, renewable tax credits Issues related to nuclear production tax credits HR 848 GREEN Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. HR.1760 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the qualifying advanced coal project credit, and for other purposes. S.986 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a 5-year extension the carbon oxide sequestration credit, and for other purposes. S. 627 Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2021 S. 759 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for the production of refined coal. S 1298 Clean Energy for America Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for increased investment in clean energy S.2118 Clean Energy for America Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for increased investment in clean energy H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act - clean energy tax credits direct payment

Draft legislation regarding defined benefit and defined contribution retirement savings proposals HR 2954, Securing a Strong Retirement Act (SECURE 2.0) S. 1703, Improving Access to Retirement Savings Act S. 1770, Retirement Security & Savings Act

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa

Issues related to climate and the clean electricity performance program S. 2318 Demand Response Management Act of 2021 S. 2370 Zero-Emission Homes Act of 2021 H.R. 3684: INVEST in America Act. The bill would allocate funds for energy-efficient transformers and smart grid investments. It expands the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissions authority to site transmission lines. The bill also addresses issues involving wildfire mitigation, cybersecurity, and demand response, carbon capture, direct air capture, hydrogen, and clean energy on former mine lands. (You can use this sentence to replace the sentence: Senate energy bill discussion draft.) Draft Budget Reconciliation Bill: The bill would allocate funds for transmission line investments and the siting of transmission lines. It also allocates funds for Department of Energy loan guarantees to facilitate the financing for innovative technologies to encourage renewable energy and carbon reduction projects. H.R. 2721 - Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021 S. 1015, Interregional Transmission Planning Improvement Act of 2021. The bill would require FERC to issue a rule to improve the interregional transmission planning process impact Issues related to the energy provisions of H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act (bipartisan infrastructure bill), including issues involving transmission planning and construction, siting, resilience, wildfire mitigation, cybersecurity, and demand response, carbon capture, direct air capture, hydrogen, and clean energy on former mine lands, Issues relating to the Power Marketing Administrations. Issues related to the CLEAN Future Act discussion draft regarding grid modernization Issues related to the LIFT America discussion draft regarding grid modernization Issues related to amending the Natural Gas Act to establish FERC refund authority Issues related to expanding transmission facilities Issues related to encouraging demand response Issues related to ensuring a disaster-resilient power grid Issues related to electric vehicles (EV), including charging infrastructure, rebate program for EV supply equipment, serving underserved communities, mapping to predict EV demand and electric school busses. S. 508 - A bill to establish a working group on electric vehicles S. 507 - Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021 S. 506 - Clean School Bus Act of 2021 S. 504 - Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2021 S. 502 - MAZE in Transit Act S. 494 - Green Bus Tax Credit Act of 2021 Issues related to energy efficiency standards for water heaters Issues related to mitigation and resiliency of the grid due to weather and disasters S.704 - Disaster Safe Power Grid Act of 2021 Issues related to energy transmission and storage Issues related to proposed infrastructure legislation Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, research and development, cyber resources and education, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threats, supply chain availability, and security, and security postures. S. 2377, Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 2931 Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act S. 1400 Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act H.R. 2928/S.2199 Cyber Sense Act H.R. 1374 Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act H.R.3119/H.R.2302 - Energy Emergency Leadership Act H.R. 2928/S.2199 Cyber Sense Act of 2021

Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), including commercial demonstration projects. The SCALE Act (S. 799/H.R. 1992), which would assist in overcoming barriers to CO2 pipelines, storage, and permitting and further support CO2 utilization programs. Issues related to the development of a federal clean electricity standard, including the proposed Clean Electricity Performance Program Issues related to electric cooperative efforts to reduce carbon emissions, including a proposed voluntary USDA program to assist electric cooperatives in transitioning to cleaner energy sources. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the United States and the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, including legislation to codify a WOTUS definition. Issues related to power sector CO2 regulations Issues related to NPDES permitting program changes including proposed amendments to H.R. 1915 Issues relating to the Water Resources Development Act

Issues related to electric cooperative interests in postal policy, including the Postal Regulatory Commission rate increase proposal.

Issues related to maintaining and deploying broadband connectivity throughout COVID-19 pandemic Issues related to improving broadband availability maps S. 1822 - (116th) Broadband DATA Act - all sections. Issues related to broadband deployment, funding and adoption Draft legislation regarding recent and future reverse auction proceedings at the FCC Draft legislation regarding middle mile broadband infrastructure Draft legislation regarding smart grid investments for connectivity Draft legislation to fund broadband deployment through states S. 436 - American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021 S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act S. 922 - - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021 S.944 - State Funding for Internet Expansion Act of 2021 S. 2071 - BRIDGE Act - all sections. S. 1460 - Community Broadband Act H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - all broadband sections. H.R.1362 - Broadening Online Opportunities through Simple Technologies (BOOST) Act H.R. 1631 - Community Broadband Act H.R. 1783 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act H.R. 2183 - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021 H.R. 2398 - Broadband Speed Act - all sections. H.R.2400 - Community Broadband Mapping Act - all sections. H.R. 3369 - Broadband for Rural America Act H.R. 3435 - American Broadband Act H.R. 4374 - The Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act

H.R. 3684 - INVEST in America Act S. 1931 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 Issues related to infrastructure policy Issues related to electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure (grant programs) HR 3684 INVEST in America Act provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT)

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing and incident reporting, existing standards, postures, threat environment, procedures, roles and responsibilities and authorities H.R.1833 DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act of 2021 Draft Warner/Rubio Cyber Incident Reporting Act S. 1316 Cyber Response and Recovery Act (Portman/Peters) S. 1350 National Risk Management Act H.R. 3223 CISA Cyber Exercise Act Issues related to cyber solariums commissions recommendations Issues related to pandemic including authorities, processes, supply chain, and posture as well as the role and needs of essential workers during national emergencies. Issues associated with research and development for security in the electric sector.

Issues related to Department of Energy appropriations, including fossil energy and carbon capture, utilization, and storage RD&D funding. Issues related to coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program funding Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service. Federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Issues related to rural broadband deployment in Agriculture and FSGG appropriations American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related to mortgage, rental, and utility assistance Issues related to FEMA funding Issues related to DOE appropriations HR 2244 RUS Repricing Legislation Issues related to RUS at USDA Department of Energy, Homeland Security, and Defense. Issues related to electric sector security including funding for cybersecurity, research, community infrastructures, and recovery.

H.R. 2669 - FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act H.R. 1066 Wildfire Recovery Act S. 704 Disaster Safe Power Grid Act Issues related to FEMA funding Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including investing in resiliency pre-disaster (e.g. BRIC program) and post-disaster (e.g. DRF emergency work category), making the interest on post-disaster loans eligible for FEMA reimbursement, and increasing FEMAs small project threshold. Issues related to FEMAs NOPR Cost of Assistance Estimates in the Disaster Declaration Process for the Public Assistance Program Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating, and recovering from incidents including prioritization, FEMA processes, and programs.

Draft legislation regarding defined benefit and defined contribution retirement savings proposals HR 2954, Securing a Strong Retirement Act (SECURE 2.0) S. 1703, Improving Access to Retirement Savings Act S. 1770, Retirement Security & Savings Act

HR 1062 ACCESS 45Q Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and allow an elective payment of the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration. Carbon Capture Modernization Act (S. 661/H.R. 1760) to make technical corrections to the 48A tax credit and enable installation of carbon capture on new and existing power plants. Issues related to direct pay tax credits Issues related to storage, transmission, microgrids, carbon capture, renewable tax credits Issues related to nuclear production tax credits HR 848 GREEN Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. HR.1760 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the qualifying advanced coal project credit, and for other purposes. S.986 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a 5-year extension the carbon oxide sequestration credit, and for other purposes. S. 627 Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2021 S. 759 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for the production of refined coal. S 1298 Clean Energy for America Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for increased investment in clean energy S.2118 Clean Energy for America Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for increased investment in clean energy

Issues associated with research and development for security in the electric sector. Draft Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act Issues related to DOE energy and science research, development, and demonstration programs including funding for such programs.

Issues related to electric cooperative interests in postal policy, including the Postal Regulatory Commission rate increase proposal.

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and modernization proposals, including H.R. 2515 Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage

Draft legislation regarding flexible spending accounts, cobra, telemedicine Proposed policies in Administrations American Families Plan" Telehealth Expansion Act (S. 1706)

Issues relating to the Endangered Species Act Issues relating to the Migratory Birdy Treaty Act Issues relating to the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances for the Monarch Butterfly

Issues relating to the Tennessee Valley Authority Issues relating to the Power Marketing Administrations

Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), including commercial demonstration projects. The SCALE Act (S. 799/H.R. 1992), which would assist in overcoming barriers to CO2 pipelines, storage, and permitting and further support CO2 utilization programs. Issues related to the development of a federal clean electricity standard. Issues related to electric cooperative efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the United States and the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, including H.Res.318 and S.Res. 17. Issues related to power sector CO2 regulations Issues related to NPDES permitting program changes including proposed amendments to H.R. 1915 Issues relating to the Water Resources Development Act Issues related to a proposed program to assist electric cooperatives in transitioning to cleaner energy sources.

H.R. 2721 - Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021 S. 1015, Interregional Transmission Planning Improvement Act of 2021. The bill would require FERC to issue a rule to improve the interregional transmission planning process Senate energy bill discussion draft. The bill includes language to impact issues involving transmission planning and construction, siting, resilience, wildfire mitigation, cybersecurity, and demand response, carbon capture, direct air capture, hydrogen, and clean energy on former mine lands, Issues related to hydrogen technology research, development, and deployment, including in the power sector. Draft comprehensive energy infrastructure legislation, including provisions related to carbon capture, direct air capture, hydrogen, and clean energy on former mine lands H.R. 2245, to establish a White House Council on Energy Transitions to assist coal communities impacted by power plant closures. Issues relating to the Power Marketing Administrations. Issues related to the CLEAN Future Act discussion draft regarding grid modernization Issues related to the LIFT America discussion draft regarding grid modernization Issues related to amending the Natural Gas Act to establish FERC refund authority Issues related to expanding transmission facilities Issues related to encouraging demand response Issues related to ensuring a disaster-resilient power grid Issues related to electric vehicles (EV), including charging infrastructure, rebate program for EV supply equipment, serving underserved communities, mapping to predict EV demand and electric school busses. S. 508 - A bill to establish a working group on electric vehicles S. 507 - Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021 S. 506 - Clean School Bus Act of 2021 S. 504 - Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2021 S. 502 - MAZE in Transit Act S. 494 - Green Bus Tax Credit Act of 2021 Issues related to DOE appropriations and funding energy priorities (e.g. grant programs, research and development, etc.) Issues related to energy efficiency standards for water heaters Issues related to mitigation and resiliency of the grid due to weather and disasters S.704 - Disaster Safe Power Grid Act of 2021 Issues related to energy transmission and storage Issues related to proposed infrastructure legislation Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, research and development, cyber resources and education, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threats, supply chain availability, and security, and security postures. H.R. 1374 Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act H.R. 1119 Stopping Chinese Communist Involvement in the Power Grid Act (Duncan) H.R. 2931 Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act S. 1400 Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act Draft Energy Cybersecurity Act H.R. 2928/S.2199 Draft Cyber Sense Act H.R. 1374 Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act H.R.3119 - Energy Emergency Leadership Act S. 1359, Partnerships for Energy Security and Innovation Act (Coons):

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation, including H.R. 2396.

Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, and electric cooperatives roles, responsibilities, processes and requirements with DoD facilities. National Defense Authorization Act 2021 Draft GRID Act

Issues related to maintaining and deploying broadband connectivity throughout COVID-19 pandemic Issues related to improving broadband availability maps S. 1822 - (116th) Broadband DATA Act - all sections. Issues related to broadband deployment, funding and adoption Draft legislation regarding recent and future reverse auction proceedings at the FCC Draft legislation regarding middle mile broadband infrastructure Draft legislation regarding smart grid investments for connectivity Draft legislation to fund broadband deployment through states S. 436 - American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021 S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act S. 922 - - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021 S.944 - State Funding for Internet Expansion Act of 2021 S. 2071 - BRIDGE Act - all sections. S. 1460 - Community Broadband Act H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - all broadband sections. H.R.1362 - Broadening Online Opportunities through Simple Technologies (BOOST) Act H.R. 1631 - Community Broadband Act H.R. 1783 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act H.R. 2183 - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021 H.R. 2398 - Broadband Speed Act - all sections. H.R.2400 - Community Broadband Mapping Act - all sections. H.R. 3369 - Broadband for Rural America Act H.R. 3435 - American Broadband Act H.R. 4374 - The Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act

H.R. 1066 Wildfire Recovery Act S. 704 Disaster Safe Power Grid Act Issues related to FEMA funding Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including investing in resiliency pre-disaster (e.g. BRIC program) and post-disaster (e.g. DRF emergency work category), making the interest on post-disaster loans eligible for FEMA reimbursement, and increasing FEMAs small project threshold. Issues related to FEMAs NOPR Cost of Assistance Estimates in the Disaster Declaration Process for the Public Assistance Program Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating, and recovering from incidents including prioritization, FEMA processes, and programs.

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and modernization proposals. Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation. Issues related to Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage

Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, and electric cooperatives roles, responsibilities, processes and requirements with DoD facilities. National Defense Authorization Act 2021 Draft GRID Act

HR 1062 ACCESS 45Q Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and allow an elective payment of the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration. Carbon Capture Modernization Act (S. 661/H.R. 1760) to make technical corrections to the 48A tax credit and enable installation of carbon capture on new and existing power plants. Issues related to direct pay tax credits Issues related to storage, transmission, microgrids, carbon capture, renewable tax credits HR 848 GREEN Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. HR.1760 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the qualifying advanced coal project credit, and for other purposes. S.986 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a 5-year extension the carbon oxide sequestration credit, and for other purposes. S. 627 Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2021 S. 759 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for production of refined coal.

Issues related to Department of Energy appropriations, including fossil energy and carbon capture, utilization, and storage RD&D funding. Issues related to coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program funding and Waters of the United States (WOTUS)/Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) rulemaking. Issues related to electric cooperative interests in postal policy, including the Postal Regulatory Commission rate increase proposal. Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service. Federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Issues related to rural broadband deployment in Agriculture and FSGG appropriations American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related to mortgage, rental, and utility assistance Issues related to FEMA funding Issues related to DOE appropriations HR 2244 RUS Repricing Legislation Issues related to RUS at USDA Department of Energy, Homeland Security, and Defense. Issues related to electric sector security including funding for cybersecurity, research, community infrastructures, and recovery.

Issues related to infrastructure policy Issues related to electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure (grant programs)

Issues related to maintaining and deploying broadband connectivity throughout COVID-19 pandemic Issues related to improving broadband availability maps S. 1822 - (116th) Broadband DATA Act - all sections. Issues related to recent and future reverse auction proceedings at the FCC Issues related to broadband deployment, funding and adoption. S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act H.R. 1783 - To make high-speed broadband internet service accessible and affordable to all Americans, and for other purposes. H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - all broadband sections. S. ___/H.R. 1631 - Community Broadband Act S.944 - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a program to expand access to broadband in unserved and underserved areas, and for other purposes. H.R.2400 - To allow Rural Utilities Service telecommunications grants to be made for the collection of broadband infrastructure data by local governments, economic development or other community organizations, electric or telephone cooperatives, and small internet providers. H.R.1362 - Broadening Online Opportunities through Simple Technologies (BOOST) Act

H.R. 940 - Clearing Lines Along Electrical At-Risk Zones Act H.R. 939 - Combustion Avoidance Along Rural Roads Act Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations S.4152 - A bill to provide for the adjustment or modification by the Secretary of Agriculture of loans for critical rural utility service providers, and for other purposes - all sections H.R.7483 - To provide for the adjustment or modification by the Secretary of Agriculture of loans for critical rural utility service providers, and for other purposes - all sections Rural broadband deployment Rural development and implementation of 2018 Farm Bill HR 2244 RUS Repricing Legislation Issues related to RUS at USDA

H.R. 2245, to establish a White House Council on Energy Transitions to assist coal communities impacted by power plant closures. Issues relating to the Power Marketing Administrations. Issues related to the CLEAN Future Act discussion draft regarding grid modernization Issues related to the LIFT America discussion draft regarding grid modernization Issues related to amending the Natural Gas Act to establish FERC refund authority Issues related to expanding transmission facilities Issues related to encouraging demand response Issues related to ensuring a disaster resilient power grid Issues related electric vehicles (EV), including charging infrastructure, rebate program for EV supply equipment, serving underserved communities, mapping to predict EV demand and electric school busses. S. 508 - A bill to establish a working group on electric vehicles S. 507 - Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021 S. 506 - Clean School Bus Act of 2021 S. 504 - Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2021 S. 502 - MAZE in Transit Act S. 494 - Green Bus Tax Credit Act of 2021 Issues related to DOE appropriations and funding energy priorities (e.g. grant programs, research and development, etc.) Issues related to energy efficiency standards for water heaters Issues related to mitigation and resiliency of the grid due to weather and disasters S.704 - Disaster Safe Power Grid Act of 2021 Issues related to energy transmission and storage Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, research and development, cyber resources and education, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threats, supply chain, and security postures. H.R. 1374 Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act H.R.1119 Stopping Chinese Communist Involvement in the Power Grid Act (Duncan): Draft Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act Draft Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act Draft Energy Cybersecurity Act Draft Cyber Sense Act

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing and incident reporting, existing standards, postures, threat environment, procedures, roles and responsibilities and authorities H.R.1833 DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act of 2021 Issues related to cyber solariums commissions recommendations Issues related to pandemic including authorities, processes, supply chain, and posture as well as the role and needs of essential workers during national emergencies. Issues associated with research and development for security in the electric sector.

Draft legislation regarding defined benefit and defined contribution retirement savings proposals

Draft legislation regarding flexible spending accounts, cobra, telemedicine

Issues related to infrastructure policy Issues related to electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure (grant programs)

Issues related to Department of Energy appropriations, including fossil energy and carbon capture, utilization, and storage RD&D funding. Issues related to coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program funding and Waters of the United States (WOTUS)/Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) rulemaking. Issues related to electric cooperative interests in postal policy, including the Postal Regulatory Commission rate increase proposal. Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service. Federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Issues related to rural broadband deployment in Agriculture and FSGG appropriations American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related to mortgage, rental, and utility assistance Issues related to FEMA funding Issues related to DOE appropriations HR 2244 RUS Repricing Legislation Issues related to RUS at USDA Department of Energy, Homeland Security, and Defense. Issues related to electric sector security including funding for cybersecurity, research, community infrastructures, and recovery.

HR 1062 ACCESS 45Q Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and allow an elective payment of the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration. Carbon Capture Modernization Act (S. 661/H.R. 1760) to make technical corrections to the 48A tax credit and enable installation of carbon capture on new and existing power plants. Issues related to direct pay tax credits Issues related to storage, transmission, microgrids, carbon capture, renewable tax credits HR 848 GREEN Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. HR.1760 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the qualifying advanced coal project credit, and for other purposes. S.986 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a 5-year extension the carbon oxide sequestration credit, and for other purposes. S. 627 Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2021 S. 759 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for production of refined coal.

H.R. 1066 Wildfire Recovery Act S. 704 Disaster Safe Power Grid Act Issues related to FEMA funding Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including investing in resiliency pre-disaster (e.g. BRIC program) and post-disaster (e.g. DRF emergency work category), making the interest on post-disaster loans eligible for FEMA reimbursement, and increasing FEMAs small project threshold. Issues related to FEMAs NOPR Cost of Assistance Estimates in the Disaster Declaration Process for the Public Assistance Program Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating, and recovering from incidents including prioritization, FEMA processes, and programs.

Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), including commercial demonstration projects. The SCALE Act (S. 799/H.R. 1992), which would assist in overcoming barriers to CO2 pipelines, storage, and permitting and further support CO2 utilization programs. Issues related to the development of a federal clean electricity standard. Issues related to electric cooperative efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the United States and the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Issues related to the Affordable Clean Energy rule and power sector CO2 regulations. Issues related to NPDES permitting program changes. Issues relating to the Water Resources Development Act

Issues related to maintaining and deploying broadband connectivity throughout COVID-19 pandemic Issues related to improving broadband availability maps S. 1822 - (116th) Broadband DATA Act - all sections. Issues related to recent and future reverse auction proceedings at the FCC Issues related to broadband deployment, funding and adoption. S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act H.R. 1783 - To make high-speed broadband internet service accessible and affordable to all Americans, and for other purposes. H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - all broadband sections. S. ___/H.R. 1631 - Community Broadband Act S.944 - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a program to expand access to broadband in unserved and underserved areas, and for other purposes. H.R.2400 - To allow Rural Utilities Service telecommunications grants to be made for the collection of broadband infrastructure data by local governments, economic development or other community organizations, electric or telephone cooperatives, and small internet providers. H.R.1362 - Broadening Online Opportunities through Simple Technologies (BOOST) Act

Draft legislation regarding defined benefit and defined contribution retirement savings proposals

Issues associated with research and development for security in the electric sector. Draft Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act Issues related to DOE energy and science research and development programs. Issues related to funding research, development and demonstration programs at DOE

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and modernization proposals. Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation. Issues related to Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage

H.R. 2245, to establish a White House Council on Energy Transitions to assist coal communities impacted by power plant closures. Issues relating to the Power Marketing Administrations. Issues related to the CLEAN Future Act discussion draft regarding grid modernization Issues related to the LIFT America discussion draft regarding grid modernization Issues related to amending the Natural Gas Act to establish FERC refund authority Issues related to expanding transmission facilities Issues related to encouraging demand response Issues related to ensuring a disaster resilient power grid Issues related electric vehicles (EV), including charging infrastructure, rebate program for EV supply equipment, serving underserved communities, mapping to predict EV demand and electric school busses. S. 508 - A bill to establish a working group on electric vehicles S. 507 - Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021 S. 506 - Clean School Bus Act of 2021 S. 504 - Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2021 S. 502 - MAZE in Transit Act S. 494 - Green Bus Tax Credit Act of 2021 Issues related to DOE appropriations and funding energy priorities (e.g. grant programs, research and development, etc.) Issues related to energy efficiency standards for water heaters Issues related to mitigation and resiliency of the grid due to weather and disasters S.704 - Disaster Safe Power Grid Act of 2021 Issues related to energy transmission and storage Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, research and development, cyber resources and education, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threats, supply chain, and security postures. H.R. 1374 Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act H.R.1119 Stopping Chinese Communist Involvement in the Power Grid Act (Duncan): Draft Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act Draft Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act Draft Energy Cybersecurity Act Draft Cyber Sense Act

Draft legislation regarding flexible spending accounts, cobra, telemedicine

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa

H.R. 5552, Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2020 Issues related to federal action on coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulation. Issues related to the Council on Environmental Quality National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) modernization proposal.

H.R. 7575, the Water Resources Development Act Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on and implementation of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) including the USE IT Act (H.R. 1166 and S. 383), focusing on regulatory relief for and technical and financial assistance for CCUS projects and CO2 pipelines. Issues related to H.R. 1497, the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act and NPDES permitting changes. S. 3591, Americas Water Infrastructure Act Issues related to electric cooperative efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Issues relating to the Memorandum of Understanding on Federal Hydropower H.R. 9054 - the Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act of 2020, provisions related to clean power technology deployment.

H.R. 2 - the Moving Forward Act - This bill addresses provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT) H.R.2 -INVEST in America Act (transportation provisions) Issues related to infrastructure policy S. 2730, the Drone Advisory Committee for 21st Century Act Issues related to unmanned aerial systems Issues related to the rail freight shipping and the Surface Transportation Board Issues related to electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging infrastructure, including S. 674/H.R. 2616- Clean Corridors Act of 2019, S. 2302 - Americas Transportation and Infrastructure Act of 2019.

Issues related to maintaining and deploying broadband connectivity throughout COVID-19 pandemic H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - COVID-19 and authorization broadband sections. S. 3569 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - all sections. H.R. 6394 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - all sections. S.4095 - A bill to provide emergency benefits for broadband service during periods relating to COVID-19, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 8368 - Rural Broadband Expansion Act - all sections. H.R. 8808 - EXTEND Act - all sections. S. 4792 - Remove Impediments for a Successful Economic Recovery (RISER) Act. Issues related to improving broadband availability maps S. 1822 - Broadband DATA Act - all sections. H.R. 4229 - Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act - all sections. H.R. 4227 - Mapping Accuracy Promotes Services Act - all sections. Issues related to broadband and future reverse auction proceedings at the FCC HR 7359 - To Accelerate Rural Broadband Deployment - all sections. S. 4021 - Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act- - all sections. H.R. 6723 - Universal Broadband act - all sections. S. 4015 - Rural Connectivity Advancement Program (RCAP) Act - all sections. H.R. 2929 - Rural Broadband Network Advancement Act of 2019 - all sections. H.R. 7160 - Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. Issues related to broadband funding and adoption. S. 4131 - A bill to make high-speed broadband internet service accessible and affordable to all Americans, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 2 -INVEST in America/Moving America Forward Act (broadband provisions) H.R. 7302 - To make high-speed broadband internet service accessible and affordable to all Americans, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 7494 - Broadband Adoption and Opportunity Act - all sections. S 4789 - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act - all sections. H.R. 8650 - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2020

Issues associated with cyber solariums commissions legislative recommendations S.3045/H.R. 5680 Cybersecurity Vulnerability Identification & Notification Act Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing, clearances, processes, existing standards, postures, procedures, roles and responsibilities and authorities. Issues related to pandemic including authorities, processes, supply chain, and posture. Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs), and the electric grid. Issues associated with research and development for the electric grid, including around grid security. Issues associated with the role and needs of essential workers during national emergencies.

National Defense Authorization Act Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, and electric cooperatives roles, responsibilities, processes and requirements with DoD facilities.

H.R. 5760 Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act Issues related to infrastructure policy. Issues related to energy storage (H.R. 2986/S.1602 - Better Energy Storage Technology Act and S. 1593/H.R. 2909 - Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019) Issues related to DOE energy and science research and development programs Issue related to the Energy Act of 2020, Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act (H.R. 4447), and American Energy Innovation Act (S. 2657), comprehensive energy and science research, development, and deployment legislation.

S. 4931, the Wildfire Resilient Power Lines Act. The bill would establish a grant program to reduce the risk of wildfires due to power lines. H.R. 113 - the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The bill contained several energy-related grant programs. H.R. 3079 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2019 Issues related to federal funding to address utility operational shortfalls as a result of COVID-19 Issues related to reauthorization of the Department of Energy Fossil Energy Office, including H.R. 3607, the Fossil Energy Research and Development Act. H.R. 4901, the ARPA-E Reauthorization Act H.R. 6084, the Water Power Research and Development Act Issues related to pandemic and recovery, including prioritization, supply chain, processes, and posture. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, research and development, cyber resources and education, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threats, supply chain, and security postures. S.3688 Energy Infrastructure Protection Act of 2020 H.R.7203 GRID Act of 2020 Issues related to S. 2657, the American Energy Innovation Act (Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act) S. 2556 Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act of 2019. S. 2333 Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2019. H.R. 5760 Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act. H.R. 359/S. 2095: Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act. H.R. 2130/S. 1065 State Cyber Resiliency Act H.R. 2114/S. 2094 Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act H.R. 360/S. 4795 Cyber Sense Act of 2019 H.R. 362 Energy Emergency Leadership Act Issues related to a comprehensive energy package, including several areas addressing streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hydropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations and improving vegetation management within utility rights-of-ways; electric vehicles and EV infrastructure. H.R. 5428 Grid Modernization Research and Development Act of 2019 Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act (LIFT Act). A bill to improve and modernize American energy infrastructure. H.R. 5718 - Legislation to amend the Natural Gas Act to establish FERC refund authority H.R. 5527 - The 21st Century Power Grid Act H.R. 1426 - Timely Review of Infrastructure Act Issues related to an expansion of FERC Jurisdiction. H.R 733/S.199 Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act. H.R. 4444/S.1931 WAPA Transparency Act. Issues related to electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging infrastructure, including S. 674/H.R. 2616- Clean Corridors Act of 2019, S. 2302 - Americas Transportation and Infrastructure Act of 2019, and H.R. 5545 - NO EXHAUST Act of 2020. Issues related to energy storage (H.R. 2986/S.1602 - Better Energy Storage Technology Act, S. 1593/H.R. 2909 - Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019 and H.R. 4447 - - Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act/Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act) H.R. 8807 EV MAP Act House Amendment 75 to H.R. 4447 -- to modify the definition of water heater under energy conservation standards, and for other purposes. Issue related to the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act (H.R. 4447), comprehensive energy and science research, development, and deployment legislation. House amendment 82 to H.R. 4447 that would require NERC (ERO) to file a reliability standard involving the bulk power system to FERC for approval. Issues related to DOE nuclear energy RD&D programs, including S. 903, the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act, H.R. 6097, the Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act H.R. 8267 - To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the definition of water heater under energy conservation standards, and for other purposes. H.R. 7186, the Utility Resilience and Reliability Act, that would require NERC (ERO) to file a reliability standard involving the bulk power system to FERC for approval. H.R. 9054, the Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act of 2020, provisions related to clean power technology deployment. Draft legislation related to support for communities with retired coal power plants.

Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to COVID-19 HR 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act Issues related to H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act S.4152 - A bill to provide for the adjustment or modification by the Secretary of Agriculture of loans for critical rural utility service providers, and for other purposes - all sections H.R.7483 - To provide for the adjustment or modification by the Secretary of Agriculture of loans for critical rural utility service providers, and for other purposes - all sections Rural broadband deployment Rural development and implementation of 2018 Farm Bill

Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. H.R 5059, a bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for the authority to reimburse local governments for interest expenses, and for other purposes. Issues related to pandemic resiliency needs including posture, prioritization, supply chain, authorities, processes, PPE support and access. S. 3806 Local Community Emergency Relief Act of 2020 H.R. 8266 FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020 Issues related to FEMA DRF reimbursements. H.R. 8701 FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa

HR 2 - INVEST in America Act (tax provisions) H.R. 7330 the GREEN Act H.R. 5523 - the Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act (ESIC) Issues related to grid modernization and tax credits for improvements to the electric grid and storage. S. 407/H.R.1796 - The Carbon Capture Modernization Act, dealing with Section 48A investment tax credits for advanced coal-based generation technology. H.R. 2256/S.1094 - Drive America Forward Act the bill expands the tax credit for new plug-in electric drive motor vehicles and extends the tax credit for new fuel cell motor vehicles. Issues related to the Investment Tax Credits 48 and 25D. H.R.3961/S.2289 - Renewable Energy Extension Act of 2019 Extension of Investment Tax Credits 48 and 25D H.R. 2704 Renewable Energy Transferability Act - allows for the transferability of tax credits. S. 3032 Renewable Energy Transferability of Act - allows for the transferability of tax credits for electric cooperatives. S.4966 - 45Q Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Tax Credit Amendments Act of 2020 Draft legislation intended to incentivize broadband infrastructure buildout via tax credits.

DRAFT Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation and Retirement Security legislation H.R. 5202/S.2913 Protecting Critical Services for Mothers and Babies Act. Draft Retirement Proposals H.R. 8083 - Preserving Employee Retirement Savings Act of 2020 H.R. 8696 - Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020

H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act - all broadband sections within appropriations, COVID-19 sections H.R. 6800 Heroes Act -This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 925 - The Heroes Act - all broadband sections. This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and federal hydropower. Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service. Interior and Environment Appropriations for coal combustion residuals(CCR) and Waters of the US (WOTUS) regulatory actions. Issues related to Department of Energy Appropriations, including fossil energy R&D funding. Federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Issues related to rural broadband deployment in Agriculture and FSGG appropriations Department of Energy, Homeland Security, and Defense. Issues related to electric sector security including funding for research, community infrastructures, and recovery. Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related to H.R. 748 - The CARES Act - This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Issues related to mortgage, rental, and utility assistance.

H.R. 7575 to the Water Resources Development Act Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on and implementation of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) including the USE IT Act (H.R. 1166 and S. 383), focusing on regulatory relief for and technical and financial assistance for CCUS projects and CO2 pipelines. Issues related to H.R. 1497, the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act and NPDES permitting changes. S. 3591, Americas Water Infrastructure Act Issues relating to the Memorandum of Understanding on Federal Hydropower

H.R. 3079 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2019 Issues related to federal funding to address utility operational shortfalls as a result of COVID-19 Issues related to reauthorization of the Department of Energy Fossil Energy Office, including H.R. 3607, the Fossil Energy Research and Development Act. H.R. 4901, the ARPA-E Reauthorization Act H.R. 6084, the Water Power Research and Development Act Issues related to pandemic and recovery, including prioritization, supply chain, processes and posture. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, research and development, cyber resources and education, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threats, supply chain, and security postures. S.3688 Energy Infrastructure Protection Act of 2020 â-¡ H.R.7203 GRID Act of 2020 Issues related to S. 2657, the American Energy Innovation Act (Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act) S. 2556 Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act of 2019. S. 2333 Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2019. H.R. 5760 Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act. H.R. 359/S. 2095: Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act. H.R. 2130/S. 1065 State Cyber Resiliency Act H.R. 2114/S. 2094 Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act H.R. 360/S. 4795 Cyber Sense Act of 2019 H.R. 362 Energy Emergency Leadership Act Issues related to a comprehensive energy package, including several areas addressing streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hydropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations and improving vegetation management within utility rights-of-ways; electric vehicles and EV infrastructure. H.R. 5428 Grid Modernization Research and Development Act of 2019 Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act (LIFT Act). A bill to improve and modernize American energy infrastructure. H.R. 5718 - Legislation to amend the Natural Gas Act to establish FERC refund authority H.R. 5527 - The 21st Century Power Grid Act H.R. 1426 - Timely Review of Infrastructure Act Issues related to an expansion of FERC Jurisdiction. H.R 733/S.199 Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act. H.R. 4444/S.1931 WAPA Transparency Act. Issues related to electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging infrastructure, including S. 674/H.R. 2616- Clean Corridors Act of 2019, S. 2302 - Americas Transportation and Infrastructure Act of 2019, and H.R. 5545 - NO EXHAUST Act of 2020. H.R. 4447 - Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act Issues related to energy storage (H.R. 2986/S.1602 - Better Energy Storage Technology Act, S. 1593/H.R. 2909 - Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019 and H.R. 4447 - - Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act) House Amendment 75 to H.R. 4447 -- to modify the definition of water heater under energy conservation standards, and for other purposes. Rep. Dingell introduced the bill. Issue related to the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act (H. R. 4447), comprehensive energy and science research, development, and deployment legislation. House amendment 82 to H.R. 4447 that would require NERC (ERO) to file a reliability standard involving the bulk power system to FERC for approval. Issues related to DOE nuclear energy RD&D programs, including S. 903, the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act, and H.R. 6097, the Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act H.R. 8267 - To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the definition of water heater under energy conservation standards, and for other purposes. Rep. Dingell introduced the bill. H.R. 7186, the Utility Resilience and Reliability Act, that would require NERC (ERO) to file a reliability standard involving the bulk power system to FERC for approval.

S. 1895 - The Lower Health Care Costs Act, surprise billing and transparency titles H.R. 3630 - No Surprises Act, surprise billing and transparency titles. Draft Health Plan Admin Proposals H.R.266 - Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act

Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to COVID-19 HR 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act Issues related to H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act S.4152 - A bill to provide for the adjustment or modification by the Secretary of Agriculture of loans for critical rural utility service providers, and for other purposes - all sections H.R.7483 - To provide for the adjustment or modification by the Secretary of Agriculture of loans for critical rural utility service providers, and for other purposes - all sections H.R. 5859 Trillion Trees Act. H.R. 2607 Resilient Federal Forests Act. Rural broadband deployment Rural development and implementation of 2018 Farm Bill

DRAFT Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation and Retirement Security legislation H.R. 5202/S.2913 Protecting Critical Services for Mothers and Babies Act. Draft Retirement Proposals H.R. 8083 - Preserving Employee Retirement Savings Act of 2020-

H.R. 733/ S. 199 Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act S. 4589, Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020 S.4431, the Daines-Feinstein, Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa

Issues associated with cyber solariums commissions legislative recommendations S.3045/H.R. 5680 Cybersecurity Vulnerability Identification & Notification Act Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing, clearances, processes, existing standards, postures, procedures, roles and responsibilities and authorities. Issues related to pandemic including authorities, processes, supply chain and posture. Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. S. 881 Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act Issues associated with research and development for the electric grid, including around grid security.

Issues related to the Paycheck Protection Program and other potential Small Business Administration assistance programs under COVID-19 relief packages

Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. H.R 5059, a bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for the authority to reimburse local governments for interest expenses, and for other purposes. Issues related to pandemic resiliency needs including posture, prioritization, supply chain, authorities, processes, PPE support and access. S. 3806 Local Community Emergency Relief Act of 2020 H.R. 8266 FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020 Issues related to FEMA DRF reimbursements.

H.R. 5760 Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act Issues related to infrastructure policy. Issues related to energy storage (H.R. 2986/S.1602 - Better Energy Storage Technology Act and S. 1593/H.R. 2909 - Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019) Issues related to DOE energy and science research and development programs Issue related to the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act (H.R. 4447), comprehensive energy and science research, development, and deployment legislation.

Issues related to maintaining broadband connectivity throughout COVID-19 pandemic S. 3569 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - all sections. H.R. 6394 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - all sections. S.4095 - A bill to provide emergency benefits for broadband service during periods relating to COVID-19, and for other purpose - all sections. Issues related to improving broadband availability maps S. 1822 - Broadband DATA Act - all sections. H.R. 4229 - Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act - all sections. H.R. 4227 - Mapping Accuracy Promotes Services Act - all sections. Issues related to proceedings at the FCC regarding future reverse auctions. H.R.7022 - To direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to accelerate the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction - all sections. HR 7359 - To Accelerate Rural Broadband Deployment - all sections. HR 7447 - To direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to accelerate the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction, and for other purposes. S. 4201 - A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to accelerate the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction, and for other purposes. S. 4021 - A bill to accelerate rural broadband - all sections. Issues related to broadband in FCC proceedings. H.R. 6723 - Universal Broadband act - all sections. H.R. 2929 - Rural Broadband Network Advancement Act of 2019 - all sections. H.R. 7160 - Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. Issues related to broadband funding and adoption. S. 4015 - Rural Connectivity Advancement Program (RCAP) Act - all sections. S. 4131 - A bill to make high-speed broadband internet service accessible and affordable to all Americans, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 2 -INVEST in America/Moving America Forward Act (broadband provisions) H.R. 7302 - To make high-speed broadband internet service accessible and affordable to all Americans, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 7494 - Broadband Adoption and Opportunity Act - all sections.

H.R. 2 - the Moving Forward Act - This bill addresses provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT) H.R.2 -INVEST in America Act (transportation provisions) Issues related to infrastructure policy Issues related to unmanned aerial systems Implementation of S.1272 Drone Federalism Act of 2017. Provides for preservation for State, Local and Tribal authorities and private property rights and other purposes with respect to UAS Issues related to the rail freight shipping and the Surface Transportation Board Issues related to electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging infrastructure, including S. 674/H.R. 2616- Clean Corridors Act of 2019, S. 2302 - Americas Transportation and Infrastructure Act of 2019.

H.R. 6800 Heroes Act -This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 925 - The Heroes Act - all broadband sections. This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and federal hydropower. Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service. Interior and Environment Appropriations for coal combustion residuals residuals (CCR), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Waters of the US (WOTUS) regulatory actions. Issues related to Department of Energy Appropriations, including fossil energy R&D funding. Federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Issues related to rural broadband deployment in Agriculture and FSGG appropriations Department of Energy, Homeland Security and Defense. Issues related to electric sector security including funding for research, community infrastructures and recovery. Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related to H.R. 748 - The CARES Act - This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Issues related to mortgage, rental and utility assistance.

H.R. 5552, Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2020 Issues related to federal action on coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulation. Issues related to the Council on Environmental Quality National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) modernization proposal.

H.R. 5760 Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act Issues related to infrastructure policy. Issues related to unmanned aerial systems. Issues related to energy storage (H.R. 2986/S.1602 - Better Energy Storage Technology Act and S. 1593/H.R. 2909 - Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019) Issues related to DOE energy and science research and development programs

H.R. 2 - the Moving Forward Act - This bill addresses provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT) H.R.2 -INVEST in America Act (transportation provisions) Issues related to infrastructure policy Issues related to unmanned aerial systems Implementation of S.1272 Drone Federalism Act of 2017. Provides for preservation for State, Local and Tribal authorities and private property rights and other purposes with respect to UAS Issues related to the rail freight shipping and the Surface Transportation Board Issues related to electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging infrastructure, including S. 674/H.R. 2616- Clean Corridors Act of 2019, S. 2302 - Americas Transportation and Infrastructure Act of 2019.

America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) including the USE IT Act (H.R. 1166 and S. 383), focusing on regulatory relief for and technical and financial assistance for CCUS projects and CO2 pipelines. Issues related to H.R. 1497, the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act and NPDES permitting changes. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to legislative efforts on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

H.R. 3079 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2019 Issues related to federal funding to address utility operational shortfalls as a result of COVID-19 Issues related to reauthorization of the Department of Energy Fossil Energy Office. Issues related to pandemic and recovery, including prioritization, supply chain, processes and posture. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, research and development, cyber resources and education, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threats, supply chain, and security postures. S.3688 Energy Infrastructure Protection Act of 2020  H.R.7203 GRID Act of 2020 Issues related to S. 2657, the American Energy Innovation Act (Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act) S. 2556 Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act of 2019. S. 2333 Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2019. H.R. 5760 Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act. H.R. 359/S. 2095: Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act. Issues related to a comprehensive energy package, including several areas addressing streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hydropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations and improving vegetation management within utility rights-of-ways; electric vehicles and EV infrastructure. H.R. 5428 Grid Modernization Research and Development Act of 2019 Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act (LIFT Act). A bill to improve and modernize American energy infrastructure. H.R. 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability (CARES) Act H.R. 5718 - legislation to amend the Natural Gas Act to establish FERC refund authority H.R. 5527 - the 21st Century Power Grid Act H.R. 1426 - Timely Review of Infrastructure Act Issues related to an expansion of FERC Jurisdiction. H.R 733/S.199 Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act. H.R. 4444/S.1931 WAPA Transparency Act. Issues Related the development of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Issues related to electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging infrastructure, including S. 674/H.R. 2616- Clean Corridors Act of 2019, S. 2302 - Americas Transportation and Infrastructure Act of 2019, and H.R. 5545 - NO EXHAUST Act of 2020. Issues related to energy storage (H.R. 2986/S.1602 - Better Energy Storage Technology Act, S. 1593/H.R. 2909 - Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019 and H.R. 4447 - - Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act) Issues related to DOE energy and science research and development programs S. 903 -The Nuclear Energy Leadership Act H.R. 2 - The Moving Forward Act

Issues related to broadband & Federal Communications Commission funding in FY 2021 Appropriations Issues related to maintaining broadband connectivity throughout COVID-19 pandemic H.R. - 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act - Issues related to broadband connectivity in Division B and Section 11004 S. 1822 - Broadband DATA Act - all sections S. 3569 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - all sections H.R. 6394 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - all sections H.R. 2741 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows (LIFT) America Act - TITLE I H.R.3278 - Connect America Act of 2019 H.R. 4229 - Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act - all sections. H.R. 4227 - Mapping Accuracy Promotes Services Act - all sections. H.R. 5926 - RESILIENT Networks Act - all sections H.R. 6456 Serving Rural America Act - all sections

H.R. 733/ S. 199 Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act

H.R. 5552, Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2020 Issues related to federal action on coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulation. Issues related to the Council on Environmental Quality National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) modernization proposal. Issues related to the impact of wildfires on the power sector and the environment.

Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to COVID-19 HR 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. S.4152 - A bill to provide for the adjustment or modification by the Secretary of Agriculture of loans for critical rural utility service providers, and for other purposes - all sections H.R.7483 - To provide for the adjustment or modification by the Secretary of Agriculture of loans for critical rural utility service providers, and for other purposes - all sections H.R. 5859 Trillion Trees Act. H.R. 2607 Resilient Federal Forests Act. Rural broadband deployment Rural development and implementation of 2018 Farm Bill

H.R. 6800 Heroes Act -This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and federal hydropower. Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service. Issues related to Interior and Environment Appropriations, including funding for coal combustion residuals permitting programs. Issues related to Department of Energy Appropriations, including fossil energy R&D funding. Federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Issues related to rural broadband deployment in Agriculture and FSGG appropriations Department of Energy, Homeland Security and Defense. Issues related to electric sector security including funding for research, community infrastructures and recovery. Issues related to LIHEAP funding H.R. 748 - The CARES Act - This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Issues related to mortgage, rental and utility assistance.

Issues related to electric cooperative eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program, including the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (H.R. 266) and the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (H.R. 7010) Issues related to cooperative eligibility for Small Business Administration programs under COVID-19 relief packages.

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa

Issues associated with cyber solariums commissions legislative recommendations Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing, clearances, processes, existing standards, postures, procedures, roles and responsibilities and authorities. Issues related to pandemic including authorities, processes, supply chain and posture. Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. Issues associated with research and development for the electric grid, including around grid security.

Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. Issues related to pandemic resiliency needs including prioritization, supply chain, authorities, processes and posture.

HR 2 - INVEST in America Act (tax provisions) H.R. 7330 the GREEN Act H.R. 5523 - the Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act (ESIC) Issues related to grid modernization and tax credits for improvements to the electric grid and storage. S. 407/H.R.1796 - The Carbon Capture Modernization Act, dealing with Section 48A investment tax credits for advanced coal-based generation technology. H.R. 2256/S.1094 - Drive America Forward Act the bill expands the tax credit for new plug-in electric drive motor vehicles and extends the tax credit for new fuel cell motor vehicles. Issues related to the Investment Tax Credits 48 and 25D. H.R.3961/S.2289 - Renewable Energy Extension Act of 2019 Extension of Investment Tax Credits 48 and 25D H.R. 2704 Renewable Energy Transferability Act - allows for the transferability of tax credits. S. 3032 Renewable Energy Transferability of Act - allows for the transferability of tax credits for electric cooperatives.

Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and federal hydropower. Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service. Issues related to Interior and Environment Appropriations, including funding for coal combustion residuals permitting programs. Issues related to Department of Energy Appropriations, including fossil energy R&D funding. Federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Issues related to rural broadband deployment. Issues related to non-profit interests in postal policy, including commenting on the December 2019 Postal Regulatory Commission rate increase proposal. Department of Energy, Homeland Security and Defense. Issues related to electric sector security including funding for research, community infrastructures and recovery. Issues related to LIHEAP funding in the Labor HHS funding bill H.R. 748 - The CARES Act.

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing, clearances, processes, existing standards, postures, procedures, roles and responsibilities and authorities. Issues related to pandemic including authorities, processes, supply chain and posture. Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. Issues associated with research and development for the electric grid, including around grid security.

H.R. 5523 - the Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act (ESIC) Issues related to grid modernization and tax credits for improvements to the electric grid and storage. S. 407/H.R.1796 - The Carbon Capture Modernization Act, dealing with Section 48A investment tax credits for advanced coal-based generation technology. H.R. 2256/S.1094 - Drive America Forward Act the bill expands the tax credit for new plug-in electric drive motor vehicles and extends the tax credit for new fuel cell motor vehicles. Issues related to the Investment Tax Credits 48 and 25D. H.R.3961/S.2289 - Renewable Energy Extension Act of 2019 Extension of Investment Tax Credits 48 and 25D . H.R. 2704 Renewable Energy Transferability Act - allows for the transferability of tax credits. S. 3032 Renewable Energy Transferability of Act - allows for the transferability of tax credits for electric cooperatives.

DRAFT Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation and Retirement Security legislation H.R. 5202/S.2913 Protecting Critical Services for Mothers and Babies Act.

Issues related to cooperative eligibility for Small Business Administration programs under the CARES Act (H.R. 748) Issues related to electric cooperative eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program

Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including supplemental disaster emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. Issues related to pandemic resiliency needs including prioritization, supply chain, authorities, processes and posture. FEMA delays

National Defense Authorization Act Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, and electric cooperatives roles, responsibilities, processes and requirements with DoD facilities.

H.R. 5760 Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act Issues related to infrastructure policy. Issues related to unmanned aerial systems. Issues related to energy storage (H.R. 2986/S.1602 - Better Energy Storage Technology Act and S. 1593/H.R. 2909 - Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019) Issues related to DOE energy and science research and development programs (S. 2668/H.R. 2668 - solar r&d, S. 2660/H.R. 2660 wind r&d , S. 2714/H.R. 2714 ARPA-E reauthorization)

Issues related to federal action on coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulation. Issues related to the Council on Environmental Quality National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) modernization proposal. Issues related to the impact of wildfires on the power sector and the environment.

Issues related to broadband & Federal Communications Commission funding in FY 2021 Appropriations Issues related to maintaining broadband connectivity throughout COVID-19 pandemic HR 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act - Issues related to broadband connectivity in Division B and Section 11004. S. 1822 - Broadband DATA Act - all sections. S. 3569 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - all sections. H.R. 6394 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - all sections. H.R. 2741 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows (LIFT) America Act - TITLE I. H.R.3278 - Connect America Act of 2019 H.R. 4229 - Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act - all sections. H.R. 4227 - Mapping Accuracy Promotes Services Act - all sections. H.R. 5926 - RESILIENT Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 6456 Serving Rural America Act - all sections.

Issues related to infrastructure policy. Issues related to unmanned aerial systems. Implementation of S.1272 Drone Federalism Act of 2017. Provides for preservation for State, Local and Tribal authorities and private property rights and other purposes with respect to UAS. Issues related to the rail freight shipping and the Surface Transportation Board. Issues related to electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging infrastructure, including S. 674/H.R. 2616- Clear Corridors Act of 2019, S. 2302 - Americas Transportation and Infrastructure Act of 2019.

Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), surprise billing and transparency titles No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630), surprise billing and transparency titles.

Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to the Clean Air Act and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) including the USE IT Act (H.R. 1166 and S. 383), focusing on regulatory relief for and technical and financial assistance for CCUS projects and CO2 pipelines. Issues related to legislative efforts on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including federal energy/renewable portfolio standards. Issues related to H.R. 1497, the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act and NPDES permitting changes.

Issues related to electric cooperatives roles and interests as small businesses.

H.R. 748 / S. 684, the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), surprise billing and transparency titles No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630), surprise billing and transparency titles. H.R.1865 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020

DRAFT PBGC and Retirement Security legislation H.R. 1994 - Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage retirement savings, and for other purposes. H.R.1865 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020. H.R. 5202/S.2913 Protecting Critical Services for Mothers and Babies Act.

Issues pertaining to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Endangered Species Act Amendments discussion draft. The discussion draft reauthorizes the ESA for the first time since 1992. Issues related to federal action on coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulation. Issues related to permanent and interim storage of spent nuclear fuel.

Issues related to rural broadband deployment. Issues related to rural development and implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill.

Issues related to legislation to encourage broadband deployment in rural communities S. 842 - Improving Broadband Mapping Act of 2019 S. 1289 - Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act, all sections S. 1294 - Broadband Interagency Coordination Act - all sections. H.R. 4283 - Broadband Interagency Coordination Act of 2019 - all sections. S.1485 - Map Improvement Act of 2019 - all sections. S.1522 - Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 - all sections. H.R. 3162 - Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 - all sections. S.1822 - Broadband DATA Act - all sections H.R. 2741 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows (LIFT) America Act - TITLE I H.R. 4229 Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act - all sections. H.R. 4227 Mapping Accuracy Promotes Services (MAPS) Act - all sections. S. 2816 Broadband Parity Act of 2019 - all sections. H.R. 4641 Broadband Speed Act - all sections. H.R. 4642 Community Broadband Mapping Act - all sections. Issues related to Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation. Issues related to proceedings at the FCC regarding Future Reverse auctions. Issues related to spectrum allocation in FCC proceedings. Issues related to broadband regulation in FCC proceedings Issues related to communications and grid security. Issues related to robocalls. S. 151 TRACED Act H.R. 3375 - The Stopping Bad Robocalls Act - all sections. Issues related to provision of video service S. 2789 Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019 - all sections. H.R. 5035 Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019 - all sections. H.R. 3994 - Modern Television Act of 2019 - all sections.

Issues related to PBGC Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for Rural Utilities Services. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Act. Department of Energy, Homeland Security and Defense. Issues related to electric sector security including funding for research, community infrastructures and recovery. Issues related to LIHEAP funding in the Labor HHS funding bill. Issues related to rural broadband deployment. H.R.3164 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 - Title III. H.R.3055 - Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 - all sections. H.R.3351 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2020 - all sections. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and federal hydropower. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program Power Africa funding and the 150 account in FY18 appropriations. Issues related to retirement security. Issues related to Interior and Environment Appropriations, including funding for coal combustion residuals permitting programs. Issues related to Department of Energy Appropriations, including fossil energy R&D funding. Issues related to non-profit interests in postal policy. H.R. 1158, Consolidated Appropriations Act - sections related to rural video issues. H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - sections related to pension programs and grants received by 501(c)12 entities

Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to the Clean Air Act and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) including S. 383, the USE IT Act, focusing on regulatory relief for and technical and financial assistance for CCUS projects and CO2 pipelines. Issues related to targeted reforms to the Clean Air Acts New Source Review permitting program. Issues related to legislative efforts on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including federal energy/renewable portfolio standards. Issues related to H.R. 1497, the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act and NPDES permitting changes.

Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to the funding of the Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa in the FY 2020.

H.R. 4634/S. 2877 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of

Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including supplemental disaster emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. Issues related to Section 118 of the IRC as the result of H.R. 1

Issues related to grid modernization and tax credits for improvements to the electric grid and storage. S. 407/H.R.1796 - The Carbon Capture Modernization Act, dealing with Section 48A investment tax credits for advanced coal-based generation technology. H.R. 2147 RURAL Act Modification of income for determining tax-exempt status electric and telephone cooperatives S.1032 - RURAL Act Modification of income for determining tax-exempt status electric and telephone cooperatives H.R. 2256/S.1094 - Drive America Forward Act the bill expands the tax credit for new plug-in electric drive motor vehicles and extends the tax credit for new fuel cell motor vehicles Issues related to the Investment Tax Credits 48 and 25D H.R.3961/S.2289 - Renewable Energy Extension Act of 2019 Extension of Investment Tax Credits 48 and 25D H.R. 2704 Renewable Energy Transferability Act - allows for the transferability of tax credits S. 3032 Renewable Energy Transferability of Act - allows for the transferability of tax credits for electric cooperatives

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing, clearances, processes, existing standards, postures, and procedures, roles and responsibilities. Issues related specifically to planning, assessments, research and exercises around impacts or recovering from an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) high-altitude nuclear attack on the electric grid and other critical infrastructures. Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. S. 881: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act H.R. 680/S. 174 Securing Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 2500/S.1215 National Defense Authorization Act FY20 Space weather and EMPS. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure including clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues associated with research and development for the electric grid, including around grid security. Draft Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act Seeking to provide for a comprehensive interdisciplinary research and development to strengthen the electric sectors ability to neutralize cyber attacks.

Issues related to electric security including processes, clearances, partnerships, threats and security postures.

H.R. 2500/S.1215 National Defense Authorization Act FY20 Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, and electric cooperatives roles, responsibilities, processes and requirements with DoD facilities.