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Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities.
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AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION via AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
(TRA) Transportation Pipeline Safety Reauthorization - House Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce Committee are all moving pipeline safety reauthorization legislation. o H.R. 5301, Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety bill passed by House T&I. o Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nations Energy to Assure Safety (PIPELINE Safety Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety legislation passed by the Senate Commerce Committee o Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026, pipeline safety legislation currently under consideration by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Aldyl A Pipeline. Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act (H.R. 8050), legislation requiring operators to report to PHMSA within 3 years the estimated total mileage of Aldyl A pipeline on their systems, and state pipeline safety programs and operator distribution integrity management programs to account for historic plastics [pipes] with known safety issues. Easing Gas/Electric Infrastructure Locating Costs Due to Federally Incentivized Broadband Build-Out - Relating to infrastructure development cost allocation
Source: Senate LDA
Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines. Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities. Draft State Energy Oversight Act - draft language related to assisting state energy offices Draft Federal Utility Affordability Program- draft language related to a federal arrears management/PIPP Program
Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Permitting Our Way to an Energy Resurgence (POWER) Act. Discussion draft legislation released by House Energy & Commerce Committee to streamline federal permitting for energy, pipeline, transmission, and industrial projects, improve permit certainty, and accelerate infrastructure development to support reliable and affordable energy Permitting Reform. Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (S. 5653). Broad legislation that offers permitting policy and related judicial review reforms within the NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, as well as permit certainty provisions to prevent the executive branch from cancelling permitted projects. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. State Energy Oversight Act -federal funding and oversight of state energy offices End Energy Hardship Act- federal arrears management/PIPP Program Process Rule- Codifying Department of Energy Process Rule. Affordability- natural gas and utility affordability matters.
Heating and Cooling Relief Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(BUD) Budget/Appropriations: H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026- supports funding for LIHEAP for FY26. H.R.6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026- supports FY26 funding for research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY27 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP); opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY27 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion and ensure the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations bill language- supporting no funds to implement the Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings rule/Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act. Appropriations report language- on updated cost analysis, with new cost assumptions, for any rule pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act finalized since January 1, 2022.
Heating and Cooling Relief Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026- supports funding for LIHEAP for FY26. H.R.6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026- supports FY26 funding for research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY27 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP); opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY27 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion and ensure the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations language supporting delay of implementation for Energy Independence and Security Act Section 433.
Heating and Cooling Relief Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(BUD) Budget/Appropriations: H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026- supports funding for LIHEAP for FY26. H.R.6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026- supports FY26 funding for research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY27 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP); opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY27 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion and ensure the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations bill language- supporting no funds to implement the Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings rule/Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act. Appropriations report language- on updated cost analysis, with new cost assumptions, for any rule pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act finalized since January 1, 2022.
Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Permitting Our Way to an Energy Resurgence (POWER) Act. Discussion draft legislation released by House Energy & Commerce Committee to streamline federal permitting for energy, pipeline, transmission, and industrial projects, improve permit certainty, and accelerate infrastructure development to support reliable and affordable energy Permitting Reform. Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (S. 5653). Broad legislation that offers permitting policy and related judicial review reforms within the NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, as well as permit certainty provisions to prevent the executive branch from cancelling permitted projects. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. State Energy Oversight Act -federal funding and oversight of state energy offices End Energy Hardship Act- federal arrears management/PIPP Program Process Rule- Codifying Department of Energy Process Rule. Affordability- natural gas and utility affordability matters.
Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities.
Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines. Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities. Draft State Energy Oversight Act - draft language related to assisting state energy offices Draft Federal Utility Affordability Program- draft language related to a federal arrears management/PIPP Program
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Permitting Our Way to an Energy Resurgence (POWER) Act. Discussion draft legislation released by House Energy & Commerce Committee to streamline federal permitting for energy, pipeline, transmission, and industrial projects, improve permit certainty, and accelerate infrastructure development to support reliable and affordable energy Permitting Reform. Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (S. 5653). Broad legislation that offers permitting policy and related judicial review reforms within the NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, as well as permit certainty provisions to prevent the executive branch from cancelling permitted projects. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. State Energy Oversight Act -federal funding and oversight of state energy offices End Energy Hardship Act- federal arrears management/PIPP Program Process Rule- Codifying Department of Energy Process Rule. Affordability- natural gas and utility affordability matters.
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines. Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities. Draft State Energy Oversight Act - draft language related to assisting state energy offices Draft Federal Utility Affordability Program- draft language related to a federal arrears management/PIPP Program
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities.
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Permitting Our Way to an Energy Resurgence (POWER) Act. Discussion draft legislation released by House Energy & Commerce Committee to streamline federal permitting for energy, pipeline, transmission, and industrial projects, improve permit certainty, and accelerate infrastructure development to support reliable and affordable energy Permitting Reform. Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (S. 5653). Broad legislation that offers permitting policy and related judicial review reforms within the NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, as well as permit certainty provisions to prevent the executive branch from cancelling permitted projects. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. State Energy Oversight Act -federal funding and oversight of state energy offices End Energy Hardship Act- federal arrears management/PIPP Program Process Rule- Codifying Department of Energy Process Rule. Affordability- natural gas and utility affordability matters.
H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities.
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines. Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities. Draft State Energy Oversight Act - draft language related to assisting state energy offices Draft Federal Utility Affordability Program- draft language related to a federal arrears management/PIPP Program
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines. Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities. Draft State Energy Oversight Act - draft language related to assisting state energy offices Draft Federal Utility Affordability Program- draft language related to a federal arrears management/PIPP Program
H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities.
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Permitting Our Way to an Energy Resurgence (POWER) Act. Discussion draft legislation released by House Energy & Commerce Committee to streamline federal permitting for energy, pipeline, transmission, and industrial projects, improve permit certainty, and accelerate infrastructure development to support reliable and affordable energy Permitting Reform. Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (S. 5653). Broad legislation that offers permitting policy and related judicial review reforms within the NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, as well as permit certainty provisions to prevent the executive branch from cancelling permitted projects. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. State Energy Oversight Act -federal funding and oversight of state energy offices End Energy Hardship Act- federal arrears management/PIPP Program Process Rule- Codifying Department of Energy Process Rule. Affordability- natural gas and utility affordability matters.
Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines. Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities. Draft State Energy Oversight Act - draft language related to assisting state energy offices Draft Federal Utility Affordability Program- draft language related to a federal arrears management/PIPP Program
Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities.
Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Permitting Our Way to an Energy Resurgence (POWER) Act. Discussion draft legislation released by House Energy & Commerce Committee to streamline federal permitting for energy, pipeline, transmission, and industrial projects, improve permit certainty, and accelerate infrastructure development to support reliable and affordable energy Permitting Reform. Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (S. 5653). Broad legislation that offers permitting policy and related judicial review reforms within the NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, as well as permit certainty provisions to prevent the executive branch from cancelling permitted projects. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. State Energy Oversight Act -federal funding and oversight of state energy offices End Energy Hardship Act- federal arrears management/PIPP Program Process Rule- Codifying Department of Energy Process Rule. Affordability- natural gas and utility affordability matters.
Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines. Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities. Draft State Energy Oversight Act - draft language related to assisting state energy offices Draft Federal Utility Affordability Program- draft language related to a federal arrears management/PIPP Program
Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Permitting Our Way to an Energy Resurgence (POWER) Act. Discussion draft legislation released by House Energy & Commerce Committee to streamline federal permitting for energy, pipeline, transmission, and industrial projects, improve permit certainty, and accelerate infrastructure development to support reliable and affordable energy Permitting Reform. Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (S. 5653). Broad legislation that offers permitting policy and related judicial review reforms within the NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, as well as permit certainty provisions to prevent the executive branch from cancelling permitted projects. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. State Energy Oversight Act -federal funding and oversight of state energy offices End Energy Hardship Act- federal arrears management/PIPP Program Process Rule- Codifying Department of Energy Process Rule. Affordability- natural gas and utility affordability matters.
Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities.
H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities.
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines. Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities. Draft State Energy Oversight Act - draft language related to assisting state energy offices Draft Federal Utility Affordability Program- draft language related to a federal arrears management/PIPP Program
Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 through 2035 This law, and the DHS programs it underpins, is the basis for public-private cyberthreat information sharing and related legal, regulatory, and public disclosure protections that protect private sector engagement. o HR. 5079, the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (WIMWIG Act), bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize CISA thru 2035. o S.1337, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, provides a clean ten year CISA extension. o Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) draft CISA modification and 2- year reauthorization legislation Draft Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization Legislation - Codify processes to streamline multi-agency cybersecurity regulatory, incident reporting, and cyber threat data sharing into a simpler overall regime with limited multi-agency requirements. H.R.5062 - Pipeline Security Act - Codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Pipeline Cybersecurity Legislation - Language that would require TSA to move forward with pipeline cybersecurity regulation and alter the TSA quasi-regulatory emergency security directive process. TSA Reauthorization. Preliminary legislation to reauthorize TSA operations. AGA and the Oils and Natural Gas (ONG) sector have submitted comments on TSAs surface transportation (pipeline) authorities.
(HOM) Homeland Security Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 through 2035 This law, and the DHS programs it underpins, is the basis for public-private cyberthreat information sharing and related legal, regulatory, and public disclosure protections that protect private sector engagement. o HR. 5079, the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (WIMWIG Act), bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize CISA thru 2035. o S.1337, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, provides a clean ten-year CISA extension. o Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) draft CISA modification and 2- year reauthorization legislation Draft Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization Legislation - Codify processes to streamline multi-agency cybersecurity regulatory, incident reporting, and cyber threat data sharing into a simpler overall regime with limited multi-agency requirements. H.R.5062 - Pipeline Security Act - Codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Pipeline Cybersecurity Legislation - Language that would require TSA to move forward with pipeline cybersecurity regulation and alter the TSA quasi-regulatory emergency security directive process. TSA Reauthorization. Preliminary legislation to reauthorize TSA operations. AGA and the Oils and Natural Gas (ONG) sector have submitted comments on TSAs surface transportation (pipeline) authorities.
(HOM) Homeland Security Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 through 2035 This law, and the DHS programs it underpins, is the basis for public-private cyberthreat information sharing and related legal, regulatory, and public disclosure protections that protect private sector engagement. o HR. 5079, the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (WIMWIG Act), bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize CISA thru 2035. o S.1337, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, provides a clean ten-year CISA extension. o Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) draft CISA modification and 2- year reauthorization legislation Draft Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization Legislation - Codify processes to streamline multi-agency cybersecurity regulatory, incident reporting, and cyber threat data sharing into a simpler overall regime with limited multi-agency requirements. H.R.5062 - Pipeline Security Act - Codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Pipeline Cybersecurity Legislation - Language that would require TSA to move forward with pipeline cybersecurity regulation and alter the TSA quasi-regulatory emergency security directive process. TSA Reauthorization. Preliminary legislation to reauthorize TSA operations. AGA and the Oils and Natural Gas (ONG) sector have submitted comments on TSAs surface transportation (pipeline) authorities.
Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 through 2035 This law, and the DHS programs it underpins, is the basis for public-private cyberthreat information sharing and related legal, regulatory, and public disclosure protections that protect private sector engagement. o HR. 5079, the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (WIMWIG Act), bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize CISA thru 2035. o S.1337, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, provides a clean ten year CISA extension. o Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) draft CISA modification and 2- year reauthorization legislation Draft Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization Legislation - Codify processes to streamline multi-agency cybersecurity regulatory, incident reporting, and cyber threat data sharing into a simpler overall regime with limited multi-agency requirements. H.R.5062 - Pipeline Security Act - Codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Pipeline Cybersecurity Legislation - Language that would require TSA to move forward with pipeline cybersecurity regulation and alter the TSA quasi-regulatory emergency security directive process. TSA Reauthorization. Preliminary legislation to reauthorize TSA operations. AGA and the Oils and Natural Gas (ONG) sector have submitted comments on TSAs surface transportation (pipeline) authorities.
Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(HOM) Homeland Security Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 through 2035 This law, and the DHS programs it underpins, is the basis for public-private cyberthreat information sharing and related legal, regulatory, and public disclosure protections that protect private sector engagement. o HR. 5079, the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (WIMWIG Act), bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize CISA thru 2035. o S.1337, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, provides a clean ten-year CISA extension. o Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) draft CISA modification and 2- year reauthorization legislation Draft Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization Legislation - Codify processes to streamline multi-agency cybersecurity regulatory, incident reporting, and cyber threat data sharing into a simpler overall regime with limited multi-agency requirements. H.R.5062 - Pipeline Security Act - Codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Pipeline Cybersecurity Legislation - Language that would require TSA to move forward with pipeline cybersecurity regulation and alter the TSA quasi-regulatory emergency security directive process. TSA Reauthorization. Preliminary legislation to reauthorize TSA operations. AGA and the Oils and Natural Gas (ONG) sector have submitted comments on TSAs surface transportation (pipeline) authorities.
Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(HOM) Homeland Security Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 through 2035 This law, and the DHS programs it underpins, is the basis for public-private cyberthreat information sharing and related legal, regulatory, and public disclosure protections that protect private sector engagement. o HR. 5079, the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (WIMWIG Act), bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize CISA thru 2035. o S.1337, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, provides a clean ten-year CISA extension. o Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) draft CISA modification and 2- year reauthorization legislation Draft Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization Legislation - Codify processes to streamline multi-agency cybersecurity regulatory, incident reporting, and cyber threat data sharing into a simpler overall regime with limited multi-agency requirements. H.R.5062 - Pipeline Security Act - Codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Pipeline Cybersecurity Legislation - Language that would require TSA to move forward with pipeline cybersecurity regulation and alter the TSA quasi-regulatory emergency security directive process. TSA Reauthorization. Preliminary legislation to reauthorize TSA operations. AGA and the Oils and Natural Gas (ONG) sector have submitted comments on TSAs surface transportation (pipeline) authorities.
Pipeline Safety Reauthorization - House Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce Committee are all drafting new pipeline safety reauthorization legislation. o H.R. 5301, Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety bill passed by House T&I. o Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nations Energy to Assure Safety (PIPELINE Safety Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety legislation passed by the Senate Commerce Committee o Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026, draft pipeline safety legislation currently under consideration by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Aldyl A Pipeline. Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act (H.R. 8050), legislation requiring operators to report to PHMSA within 3 years the estimated total mileage of Aldyl A pipeline on their systems, and state pipeline safety programs and operator distribution integrity management programs to account for historic plastics [pipes] with known safety issues. Easing Gas/Electric Infrastructure Locating Costs Due to Federally Incentivized Broadband Build-Out - Relating to infrastructure development cost allocation.
(TRA) Transportation Pipeline Safety Reauthorization - House Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce Committee are all moving pipeline safety reauthorization legislation. o H.R. 5301, Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety bill passed by House T&I. o Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nations Energy to Assure Safety (PIPELINE Safety Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety legislation passed by the Senate Commerce Committee o Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026, pipeline safety legislation currently under consideration by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Aldyl A Pipeline. Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act (H.R. 8050), legislation requiring operators to report to PHMSA within 3 years the estimated total mileage of Aldyl A pipeline on their systems, and state pipeline safety programs and operator distribution integrity management programs to account for historic plastics [pipes] with known safety issues. Easing Gas/Electric Infrastructure Locating Costs Due to Federally Incentivized Broadband Build-Out - Relating to infrastructure development cost allocation.
(TRA) Transportation Pipeline Safety Reauthorization - House Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce Committee are all moving pipeline safety reauthorization legislation. o H.R. 5301, Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety bill passed by House T&I. o Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nations Energy to Assure Safety (PIPELINE Safety Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety legislation passed by the Senate Commerce Committee o Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026, pipeline safety legislation currently under consideration by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Aldyl A Pipeline. Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act (H.R. 8050), legislation requiring operators to report to PHMSA within 3 years the estimated total mileage of Aldyl A pipeline on their systems, and state pipeline safety programs and operator distribution integrity management programs to account for historic plastics [pipes] with known safety issues. Easing Gas/Electric Infrastructure Locating Costs Due to Federally Incentivized Broadband Build-Out - Relating to infrastructure development cost allocation
Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines. Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities. Draft State Energy Oversight Act - draft language related to assisting state energy offices Draft Federal Utility Affordability Program- draft language related to a federal arrears management/PIPP Program
Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities.
Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Permitting Our Way to an Energy Resurgence (POWER) Act. Discussion draft legislation released by House Energy & Commerce Committee to streamline federal permitting for energy, pipeline, transmission, and industrial projects, improve permit certainty, and accelerate infrastructure development to support reliable and affordable energy Permitting Reform. Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (S. 5653). Broad legislation that offers permitting policy and related judicial review reforms within the NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, as well as permit certainty provisions to prevent the executive branch from cancelling permitted projects. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. State Energy Oversight Act -federal funding and oversight of state energy offices End Energy Hardship Act- federal arrears management/PIPP Program Process Rule- Codifying Department of Energy Process Rule. Affordability- natural gas and utility affordability matters.
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(BUD) Budget/Appropriations: H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026- supports funding for LIHEAP for FY26. H.R.6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026- supports FY26 funding for research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY27 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP); opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY27 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion and ensure the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations bill language- supporting no funds to implement the Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings rule/Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act. Appropriations report language- on updated cost analysis, with new cost assumptions, for any rule pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act finalized since January 1, 2022.
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(BUD) Budget/Appropriations: H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026- supports funding for LIHEAP for FY26. H.R.6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026- supports FY26 funding for research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY27 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP); opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY27 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion and ensure the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations bill language- supporting no funds to implement the Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings rule/Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act. Appropriations report language- on updated cost analysis, with new cost assumptions, for any rule pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act finalized since January 1, 2022.
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026- supports funding for LIHEAP for FY26. H.R.6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026- supports FY26 funding for research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY27 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP); opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY27 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion and ensure the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations language supporting delay of implementation for Energy Independence and Security Act Section 433.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(BUD) Budget/Appropriations: H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026- supports funding for LIHEAP for FY26. H.R.6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026- supports FY26 funding for research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY27 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP); opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY27 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion and ensure the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations bill language- supporting no funds to implement the Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings rule/Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act. Appropriations report language- on updated cost analysis, with new cost assumptions, for any rule pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act finalized since January 1, 2022.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026- supports funding for LIHEAP for FY26. H.R.6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026- supports FY26 funding for research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY27 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP); opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY27 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion and ensure the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations language supporting delay of implementation for Energy Independence and Security Act Section 433.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(BUD) Budget/Appropriations: H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026- supports funding for LIHEAP for FY26. H.R.6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026- supports FY26 funding for research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY27 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP); opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY27 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion and ensure the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations bill language- supporting no funds to implement the Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings rule/Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act. Appropriations report language- on updated cost analysis, with new cost assumptions, for any rule pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act finalized since January 1, 2022.
Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act
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Pipeline Safety Reauthorization - House Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce Committee are all drafting new pipeline safety reauthorization legislation. o H.R. 5301, Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety bill passed by House T&I. o Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nations Energy to Assure Safety (PIPELINE Safety Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety legislation passed by the Senate Commerce Committee o Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026, draft pipeline safety legislation currently under consideration by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Aldyl A Pipeline. Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act (H.R. 8050), legislation requiring operators to report to PHMSA within 3 years the estimated total mileage of Aldyl A pipeline on their systems, and state pipeline safety programs and operator distribution integrity management programs to account for historic plastics [pipes] with known safety issues. Easing Gas/Electric Infrastructure Locating Costs Due to Federally Incentivized Broadband Build-Out - Relating to infrastructure development cost allocation.
Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(TRA) Transportation Pipeline Safety Reauthorization - House Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce Committee are all moving pipeline safety reauthorization legislation. o H.R. 5301, Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety bill passed by House T&I. o Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nations Energy to Assure Safety (PIPELINE Safety Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety legislation passed by the Senate Commerce Committee o Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026, pipeline safety legislation currently under consideration by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Aldyl A Pipeline. Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act (H.R. 8050), legislation requiring operators to report to PHMSA within 3 years the estimated total mileage of Aldyl A pipeline on their systems, and state pipeline safety programs and operator distribution integrity management programs to account for historic plastics [pipes] with known safety issues. Easing Gas/Electric Infrastructure Locating Costs Due to Federally Incentivized Broadband Build-Out - Relating to infrastructure development cost allocation
Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(TRA) Transportation Pipeline Safety Reauthorization - House Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce Committee are all moving pipeline safety reauthorization legislation. o H.R. 5301, Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety bill passed by House T&I. o Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nations Energy to Assure Safety (PIPELINE Safety Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety legislation passed by the Senate Commerce Committee o Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026, pipeline safety legislation currently under consideration by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Aldyl A Pipeline. Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act (H.R. 8050), legislation requiring operators to report to PHMSA within 3 years the estimated total mileage of Aldyl A pipeline on their systems, and state pipeline safety programs and operator distribution integrity management programs to account for historic plastics [pipes] with known safety issues. Easing Gas/Electric Infrastructure Locating Costs Due to Federally Incentivized Broadband Build-Out - Relating to infrastructure development cost allocation.
Heating and Cooling Relief Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026- supports funding for LIHEAP for FY26. H.R.6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026- supports FY26 funding for research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY27 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP); opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY27 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion and ensure the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations language supporting delay of implementation for Energy Independence and Security Act Section 433.
Heating and Cooling Relief Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(BUD) Budget/Appropriations: H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026- supports funding for LIHEAP for FY26. H.R.6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026- supports FY26 funding for research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY27 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP); opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY27 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion and ensure the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations bill language- supporting no funds to implement the Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings rule/Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act. Appropriations report language- on updated cost analysis, with new cost assumptions, for any rule pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act finalized since January 1, 2022.
Heating and Cooling Relief Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(BUD) Budget/Appropriations: H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026- supports funding for LIHEAP for FY26. H.R.6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026- supports FY26 funding for research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY27 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP); opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY27 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion and ensure the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations bill language- supporting no funds to implement the Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings rule/Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act. Appropriations report language- on updated cost analysis, with new cost assumptions, for any rule pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act finalized since January 1, 2022.
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act
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(HOM) Homeland Security Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 through 2035 This law, and the DHS programs it underpins, is the basis for public-private cyberthreat information sharing and related legal, regulatory, and public disclosure protections that protect private sector engagement. o HR. 5079, the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (WIMWIG Act), bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize CISA thru 2035. o S.1337, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, provides a clean ten-year CISA extension. o Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) draft CISA modification and 2- year reauthorization legislation Draft Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization Legislation - Codify processes to streamline multi-agency cybersecurity regulatory, incident reporting, and cyber threat data sharing into a simpler overall regime with limited multi-agency requirements. H.R.5062 - Pipeline Security Act - Codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Pipeline Cybersecurity Legislation - Language that would require TSA to move forward with pipeline cybersecurity regulation and alter the TSA quasi-regulatory emergency security directive process. TSA Reauthorization. Preliminary legislation to reauthorize TSA operations. AGA and the Oils and Natural Gas (ONG) sector have submitted comments on TSAs surface transportation (pipeline) authorities.
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act
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(HOM) Homeland Security Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 through 2035 This law, and the DHS programs it underpins, is the basis for public-private cyberthreat information sharing and related legal, regulatory, and public disclosure protections that protect private sector engagement. o HR. 5079, the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (WIMWIG Act), bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize CISA thru 2035. o S.1337, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, provides a clean ten-year CISA extension. o Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) draft CISA modification and 2- year reauthorization legislation Draft Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization Legislation - Codify processes to streamline multi-agency cybersecurity regulatory, incident reporting, and cyber threat data sharing into a simpler overall regime with limited multi-agency requirements. H.R.5062 - Pipeline Security Act - Codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Pipeline Cybersecurity Legislation - Language that would require TSA to move forward with pipeline cybersecurity regulation and alter the TSA quasi-regulatory emergency security directive process. TSA Reauthorization. Preliminary legislation to reauthorize TSA operations. AGA and the Oils and Natural Gas (ONG) sector have submitted comments on TSAs surface transportation (pipeline) authorities.
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 through 2035 This law, and the DHS programs it underpins, is the basis for public-private cyberthreat information sharing and related legal, regulatory, and public disclosure protections that protect private sector engagement. o HR. 5079, the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (WIMWIG Act), bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize CISA thru 2035. o S.1337, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, provides a clean ten year CISA extension. o Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) draft CISA modification and 2- year reauthorization legislation Draft Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization Legislation - Codify processes to streamline multi-agency cybersecurity regulatory, incident reporting, and cyber threat data sharing into a simpler overall regime with limited multi-agency requirements. H.R.5062 - Pipeline Security Act - Codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Pipeline Cybersecurity Legislation - Language that would require TSA to move forward with pipeline cybersecurity regulation and alter the TSA quasi-regulatory emergency security directive process. TSA Reauthorization. Preliminary legislation to reauthorize TSA operations. AGA and the Oils and Natural Gas (ONG) sector have submitted comments on TSAs surface transportation (pipeline) authorities.
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines. Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities. Draft State Energy Oversight Act - draft language related to assisting state energy offices Draft Federal Utility Affordability Program- draft language related to a federal arrears management/PIPP Program
H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities.
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Permitting Our Way to an Energy Resurgence (POWER) Act. Discussion draft legislation released by House Energy & Commerce Committee to streamline federal permitting for energy, pipeline, transmission, and industrial projects, improve permit certainty, and accelerate infrastructure development to support reliable and affordable energy Permitting Reform. Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (S. 5653). Broad legislation that offers permitting policy and related judicial review reforms within the NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, as well as permit certainty provisions to prevent the executive branch from cancelling permitted projects. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. State Energy Oversight Act -federal funding and oversight of state energy offices End Energy Hardship Act- federal arrears management/PIPP Program Process Rule- Codifying Department of Energy Process Rule. Affordability- natural gas and utility affordability matters.
American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026
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(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines. Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities. Draft State Energy Oversight Act - draft language related to assisting state energy offices Draft Federal Utility Affordability Program- draft language related to a federal arrears management/PIPP Program
American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Permitting Our Way to an Energy Resurgence (POWER) Act. Discussion draft legislation released by House Energy & Commerce Committee to streamline federal permitting for energy, pipeline, transmission, and industrial projects, improve permit certainty, and accelerate infrastructure development to support reliable and affordable energy Permitting Reform. Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (S. 5653). Broad legislation that offers permitting policy and related judicial review reforms within the NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, as well as permit certainty provisions to prevent the executive branch from cancelling permitted projects. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. State Energy Oversight Act -federal funding and oversight of state energy offices End Energy Hardship Act- federal arrears management/PIPP Program Process Rule- Codifying Department of Energy Process Rule. Affordability- natural gas and utility affordability matters.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
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(TAX) Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Inflation Reduction Act Implementation Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Section 48 Investment Tax Credit implementation Miscellaneous Corporate Tax Matters Retaining a low corporate tax rate Preserving corporate SALT deduction Parity for capital gains and dividends Tariffs Impacts of tariffs on consumer energy bills H.R.1 Budget Reconciliation - o Corporate tax rate o IRA Tax Credits o Corporate Alternate Minimum Tax fix o Permitting regulatory relief o 45V Hydrogen production tax credit H.R. 2872 - Resilience Act of 2025. Fix for Corporate Alternate Minimum Tax
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Inflation Reduction Act Implementation Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Section 48 Investment Tax Credit implementation Miscellaneous Corporate Tax Matters Retaining a low corporate tax rate Preserving corporate SALT deduction Parity for capital gains and dividends Tariffs Impacts of tariffs on consumer energy bills H.R.1 Budget Reconciliation - o Corporate tax rate o IRA Tax Credits o Corporate Alternate Minimum Tax fix o Permitting regulatory relief o 45V Hydrogen production tax credit H.R. 2872 - Resilience Act of 2025. Fix for Corporate Alternate Minimum
Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act- Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable c ontinued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces.
Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. H.R. 3668. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, H.R. 3898 Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act- Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. Selected House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies Lobbied
Heating and Cooling Relief Act
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H.R.5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 -Keeps government running/funding programs like LIHEAP. Also includes an anomaly to extend authorization for CISA. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY25 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program; opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY25 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion, and ensuring the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations language supporting delay of implementation for Energy Independence and Security Act Section 433
Heating and Cooling Relief Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(BUD) Budget/Appropriations: H.R.5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 - Keeps government running/funding programs like LIHEAP. Also includes an anomaly to extend authorization for CISA. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY25 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY25 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion, and ensuring the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations language supporting delay of implementation for Energy Independence and Security Act Section 433
Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act
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(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. H.R. 3668. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, H.R. 3898 Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act- Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. Selected House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies Lobbied
Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act
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H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act- Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable c ontinued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces.
(TAX) Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Inflation Reduction Act Implementation Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Section 48 Investment Tax Credit implementation Miscellaneous Corporate Tax Matters Retaining a low corporate tax rate Preserving corporate SALT deduction Parity for capital gains and dividends Tariffs Impacts of tariffs on consumer energy bills H.R.1 Budget Reconciliation - o Corporate tax rate o IRA Tax Credits o Corporate Alternate Minimum Tax fix o Permitting regulatory relief o 45V Hydrogen production tax credit H.R. 2872 - Resilience Act of 2025. Fix for Corporate Alternate Minimum Tax
Inflation Reduction Act Implementation Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Section 48 Investment Tax Credit implementation Miscellaneous Corporate Tax Matters Retaining a low corporate tax rate Preserving corporate SALT deduction Parity for capital gains and dividends Tariffs Impacts of tariffs on consumer energy bills H.R.1 Budget Reconciliation - o Corporate tax rate o IRA Tax Credits o Corporate Alternate Minimum Tax fix o Permitting regulatory relief o 45V Hydrogen production tax credit H.R. 2872 - Resilience Act of 2025. Fix for Corporate Alternate Minimum
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. H.R. 3668. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, H.R. 3898 Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act- Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. Selected House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies Lobbied
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act- Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable c ontinued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces.
H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act- Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable c ontinued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces.
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. H.R. 3668. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, H.R. 3898 Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act- Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. Selected House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies Lobbied
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. H.R. 3668. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, H.R. 3898 Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act- Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. Selected House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies Lobbied
H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act- Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable c ontinued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces.
Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act
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H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act- Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable c ontinued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces.
Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. H.R. 3668. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, H.R. 3898 Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act- Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. Selected House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies Lobbied
Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act
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H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act- Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable c ontinued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces.
Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act
Client: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION · Firm: AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. H.R. 3668. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, H.R. 3898 Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act- Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. Selected House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies Lobbied
H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act- Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable c ontinued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces.
Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 through 2035- This law, and the DHS pro grams it underpins, is the basis for public-private cyberthreat information sharing and related legal, regulatory, and public disclosure protections that protect private sector engagement. o HR. 5079, the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (WIMWIG Act), bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize CISA thru 2035. o S.1337, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, provides a clean ten year CISA extension. o Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) draft CISA modification and 2- year reauthorization legislation Draft Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization Legislation - Codify processes to streamline multi-agency cybersecurity regulatory, incident reporting, and cyber threat data sharing into a simpler overall regime with limited multi-agency requirements. H.R.5062 - Pipeline Security Act - Codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Pipeline Cybersecurity Legislation - Language that would require TSA to move forward with pipeline cybersecurity regulation and alter the TSA quasi-regulatory emergency security directive process. TSA Reauthorization. Preliminary legislation to reauthorize TSA operations. AGA and the ONG sector have submitted comments on tweaking TSA;s surface transportation (pipeline) authorities.
(HOM) Homeland Security Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 through 2035- This law, and the DHS programs it underpins, is the basis for public-private cyberthreat information sharing and related legal, regulatory, and public disclosure protections that protect private sector engagement. o HR. 5079, the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (WIMWIG Act), bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize CISA thru 2035. o S.1337, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, provides a clean ten year CISA extension. o Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) draft CISA modification and 2- year reauthorization legislation Draft Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization Legislation - Codify processes to streamline multi-agency cybersecurity regulatory, incident reporting, and cyber threat data sharing into a simpler overall regime with limited multi-agency requirements. H.R.5062 - Pipeline Security Act - Codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Pipeline Cybersecurity Legislation - Language that would require TSA to move forward with pipeline cybersecurity regulation and alter the TSA quasi-regulatory emergency security directive process.
Pipeline Safety Reauthorization - House Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce Committee are all drafting new pipeline safety reauthorization legislation. o H.R. 5301, Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety bill passed by House T&I. o Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nations Energy to Assure Safety (PIPELINE Safety Act) Act of 2025, draft pipeline safety legislation from Senate Commerce Committee o Draft pipeline safety legislation is currently being written by House Energy and Commerce Committee. Easing Gas/Electric Infrastructure Locating Costs Due to Federally Incentivized Broadband Build-Out - Relating to infrastructure development cost allocation.
(TRA) Transportation Pipeline Safety Reauthorization - House Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce Committee are all drafting new pipeline safety reauthorization legislation. o H.R. 5301, Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety bill passed by House T&I. o Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nations Energy to Assure Safety (PIPELINE Safety Act) Act of 2025, draft pipeline safety legislation from Senate Commerce Committee o Draft pipeline safety legislation currently being written by House Energy and Commerce Committee. Easing Gas/Electric Infrastructure Locating Costs Due to Federally Incentivized Broadband Build-Out - Relating to infrastructure development cost allocation.
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
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(BUD) Budget/Appropriations: H.R.5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 - Keeps government running/funding programs like LIHEAP. Also includes an anomaly to extend authorization for CISA. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY25 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY25 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion, and ensuring the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations language supporting delay of implementation for Energy Independence and Security Act Section 433
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
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H.R.5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 -Keeps government running/funding programs like LIHEAP. Also includes an anomaly to extend authorization for CISA. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY25 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program; opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY25 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion, and ensuring the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations language supporting delay of implementation for Energy Independence and Security Act Section 433
Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025
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H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act- Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable c ontinued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces.
Heating and Cooling Relief Act
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H.R.5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 -Keeps government running/funding programs like LIHEAP. Also includes an anomaly to extend authorization for CISA. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY25 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program; opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY25 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion, and ensuring the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations language supporting delay of implementation for Energy Independence and Security Act Section 433
Heating and Cooling Relief Act
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(BUD) Budget/Appropriations: H.R.5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 - Keeps government running/funding programs like LIHEAP. Also includes an anomaly to extend authorization for CISA. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY25 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY25 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion, and ensuring the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations language supporting delay of implementation for Energy Independence and Security Act Section 433
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act
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Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 through 2035- This law, and the DHS pro grams it underpins, is the basis for public-private cyberthreat information sharing and related legal, regulatory, and public disclosure protections that protect private sector engagement. o HR. 5079, the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (WIMWIG Act), bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize CISA thru 2035. o S.1337, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, provides a clean ten year CISA extension. o Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) draft CISA modification and 2- year reauthorization legislation Draft Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization Legislation - Codify processes to streamline multi-agency cybersecurity regulatory, incident reporting, and cyber threat data sharing into a simpler overall regime with limited multi-agency requirements. H.R.5062 - Pipeline Security Act - Codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Pipeline Cybersecurity Legislation - Language that would require TSA to move forward with pipeline cybersecurity regulation and alter the TSA quasi-regulatory emergency security directive process. TSA Reauthorization. Preliminary legislation to reauthorize TSA operations. AGA and the ONG sector have submitted comments on tweaking TSA;s surface transportation (pipeline) authorities.
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act
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(HOM) Homeland Security Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 through 2035- This law, and the DHS programs it underpins, is the basis for public-private cyberthreat information sharing and related legal, regulatory, and public disclosure protections that protect private sector engagement. o HR. 5079, the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (WIMWIG Act), bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize CISA thru 2035. o S.1337, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, provides a clean ten year CISA extension. o Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) draft CISA modification and 2- year reauthorization legislation Draft Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization Legislation - Codify processes to streamline multi-agency cybersecurity regulatory, incident reporting, and cyber threat data sharing into a simpler overall regime with limited multi-agency requirements. H.R.5062 - Pipeline Security Act - Codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Pipeline Cybersecurity Legislation - Language that would require TSA to move forward with pipeline cybersecurity regulation and alter the TSA quasi-regulatory emergency security directive process.
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. H.R. 3668. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, H.R. 3898 Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act- Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. Selected House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies Lobbied
H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act- Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable c ontinued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces.
California Compact Protection Act
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Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 through 2035- This law, and the DHS pro grams it underpins, is the basis for public-private cyberthreat information sharing and related legal, regulatory, and public disclosure protections that protect private sector engagement. o HR. 5079, the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (WIMWIG Act), bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize CISA thru 2035. o S.1337, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, provides a clean ten year CISA extension. o Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) draft CISA modification and 2- year reauthorization legislation Draft Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization Legislation - Codify processes to streamline multi-agency cybersecurity regulatory, incident reporting, and cyber threat data sharing into a simpler overall regime with limited multi-agency requirements. H.R.5062 - Pipeline Security Act - Codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Pipeline Cybersecurity Legislation - Language that would require TSA to move forward with pipeline cybersecurity regulation and alter the TSA quasi-regulatory emergency security directive process. TSA Reauthorization. Preliminary legislation to reauthorize TSA operations. AGA and the ONG sector have submitted comments on tweaking TSA;s surface transportation (pipeline) authorities.
California Compact Protection Act
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(HOM) Homeland Security Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 through 2035- This law, and the DHS programs it underpins, is the basis for public-private cyberthreat information sharing and related legal, regulatory, and public disclosure protections that protect private sector engagement. o HR. 5079, the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (WIMWIG Act), bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize CISA thru 2035. o S.1337, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, provides a clean ten year CISA extension. o Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) draft CISA modification and 2- year reauthorization legislation Draft Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization Legislation - Codify processes to streamline multi-agency cybersecurity regulatory, incident reporting, and cyber threat data sharing into a simpler overall regime with limited multi-agency requirements. H.R.5062 - Pipeline Security Act - Codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Pipeline Cybersecurity Legislation - Language that would require TSA to move forward with pipeline cybersecurity regulation and alter the TSA quasi-regulatory emergency security directive process.
(DEF) Defense: National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) - (1) Language supporting a defense carveout for Energy Independence and Security Act Section 433, Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings and language and (2) language to update and reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act thru 2035.
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Permitting Our Way to an Energy Resurgence (POWER) Act. Discussion draft legislation released by House Energy & Commerce Committee to streamline federal permitting for energy, pipeline, transmission, and industrial projects, improve permit certainty, and accelerate infrastructure development to support reliable and affordable energy Permitting Reform. Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (S. 5653). Broad legislation that offers permitting policy and related judicial review reforms within the NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, as well as permit certainty provisions to prevent the executive branch from cancelling permitted projects. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. State Energy Oversight Act -federal funding and oversight of state energy offices End Energy Hardship Act- federal arrears management/PIPP Program Process Rule- Codifying Department of Energy Process Rule. Affordability- natural gas and utility affordability matters.
(TAX) Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Inflation Reduction Act Implementation o Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Energy Tax o American Energy Dominance Act Section 179D: Permanently restores the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction without a scheduled sunset date Section 45L: Extends the New Energy Efficient Home Credit through December 31, 2032 Section 45V: Extends the Clean Hydrogen Production Credit construction deadline from January 1, 2028, to January 1, 2033 o Building energy efficiency tax credit draft language o Energy efficiency tax credits Miscellaneous Corporate Tax Matters o Retaining a low corporate tax rate o Preserving corporate SALT deduction o Parity for capital gains and dividends Tariffs o Impacts of tariffs on consumer energy bills
(BUD) Budget/Appropriations: H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026- supports funding for LIHEAP for FY26. H.R.6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026- supports FY26 funding for research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY27 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP); opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY27 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion and ensure the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations bill language- supporting no funds to implement the Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings rule/Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act. Appropriations report language- on updated cost analysis, with new cost assumptions, for any rule pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act finalized since January 1, 2022.
(HOM) Homeland Security Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 through 2035 This law, and the DHS programs it underpins, is the basis for public-private cyberthreat information sharing and related legal, regulatory, and public disclosure protections that protect private sector engagement. o HR. 5079, the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (WIMWIG Act), bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize CISA thru 2035. o S.1337, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, provides a clean ten-year CISA extension. o Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) draft CISA modification and 2- year reauthorization legislation Draft Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization Legislation - Codify processes to streamline multi-agency cybersecurity regulatory, incident reporting, and cyber threat data sharing into a simpler overall regime with limited multi-agency requirements. H.R.5062 - Pipeline Security Act - Codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Pipeline Cybersecurity Legislation - Language that would require TSA to move forward with pipeline cybersecurity regulation and alter the TSA quasi-regulatory emergency security directive process. TSA Reauthorization. Preliminary legislation to reauthorize TSA operations. AGA and the Oils and Natural Gas (ONG) sector have submitted comments on TSAs surface transportation (pipeline) authorities.
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(TRA) Transportation Pipeline Safety Reauthorization - House Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce Committee are all moving pipeline safety reauthorization legislation. o H.R. 5301, Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety bill passed by House T&I. o Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nations Energy to Assure Safety (PIPELINE Safety Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety legislation passed by the Senate Commerce Committee o Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026, pipeline safety legislation currently under consideration by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Aldyl A Pipeline. Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act (H.R. 8050), legislation requiring operators to report to PHMSA within 3 years the estimated total mileage of Aldyl A pipeline on their systems, and state pipeline safety programs and operator distribution integrity management programs to account for historic plastics [pipes] with known safety issues. Easing Gas/Electric Infrastructure Locating Costs Due to Federally Incentivized Broadband Build-Out - Relating to infrastructure development cost allocation.
(DEF) Defense: National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) - (1) Language supporting a defense carveout for Energy Independence and Security Act Section 433, Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings and language and (2) language to update and reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act thru 2035.
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines. Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Permitting Reform. American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (S. 4944), Expedites pipeline development by reforming the NEPA and Clean Water Act permitting processes, and designating FERC as the lead agency to coordinate interstate natural gas pipeline permitting reviews. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626; Draft Senate EPCA reform text - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities. Draft State Energy Oversight Act - draft language related to assisting state energy offices Draft Federal Utility Affordability Program- draft language related to a federal arrears management/PIPP Program
(HOM) Homeland Security Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 through 2035 This law, and the DHS programs it underpins, is the basis for public-private cyberthreat information sharing and related legal, regulatory, and public disclosure protections that protect private sector engagement. o HR. 5079, the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (WIMWIG Act), bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize CISA thru 2035. o S.1337, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, provides a clean ten-year CISA extension. o Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) draft CISA modification and 2- year reauthorization legislation Draft Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization Legislation - Codify processes to streamline multi-agency cybersecurity regulatory, incident reporting, and cyber threat data sharing into a simpler overall regime with limited multi-agency requirements. H.R.5062 - Pipeline Security Act - Codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Pipeline Cybersecurity Legislation - Language that would require TSA to move forward with pipeline cybersecurity regulation and alter the TSA quasi-regulatory emergency security directive process. TSA Reauthorization. Preliminary legislation to reauthorize TSA operations. AGA and the Oils and Natural Gas (ONG) sector have submitted comments on TSAs surface transportation (pipeline) authorities.
(BUD) Budget/Appropriations: H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026- supports funding for LIHEAP for FY26. H.R.6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026- supports FY26 funding for research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY27 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP); opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY27 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion and ensure the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations bill language- supporting no funds to implement the Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings rule/Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act. Appropriations report language- on updated cost analysis, with new cost assumptions, for any rule pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act finalized since January 1, 2022.
(TAX) Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Inflation Reduction Act Implementation o Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Energy Tax o American Energy Dominance Act Miscellaneous Corporate Tax Matters o Retaining a low corporate tax rate o Preserving corporate SALT deduction o Parity for capital gains and dividends Tariffs o Impacts of tariffs on consumer energy bills
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
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2026 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces. Hydrogen - domestic hydrogen production and end use Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) - need for the greenhouse gas reporting program and its use by gas utilities.
H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026- supports funding for LIHEAP for FY26. H.R.6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026- supports FY26 funding for research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY27 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP); opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY27 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion and ensure the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations language supporting delay of implementation for Energy Independence and Security Act Section 433.
Inflation Reduction Act Implementation Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Miscellaneous Corporate Tax Matters Retaining a low corporate tax rate Preserving corporate SALT deduction Parity for capital gains and dividends Tariffs Impacts of tariffs on consumer energy bills
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) - language supporting a defense carveout for Energy Independence and Security Act Section 433, Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings.
Pipeline Safety Reauthorization - House Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce Committee are all drafting new pipeline safety reauthorization legislation. o H.R. 5301, Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety bill passed by House T&I. o Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nations Energy to Assure Safety (PIPELINE Safety Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety legislation passed by the Senate Commerce Committee o Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026, draft pipeline safety legislation currently under consideration by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Aldyl A Pipeline. Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act (H.R. 8050), legislation requiring operators to report to PHMSA within 3 years the estimated total mileage of Aldyl A pipeline on their systems, and state pipeline safety programs and operator distribution integrity management programs to account for historic plastics [pipes] with known safety issues. Easing Gas/Electric Infrastructure Locating Costs Due to Federally Incentivized Broadband Build-Out - Relating to infrastructure development cost allocation.
Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) of 2015 through 2035 This law, and the DHS programs it underpins, is the basis for public-private cyberthreat information sharing and related legal, regulatory, and public disclosure protections that protect private sector engagement. o HR. 5079, the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (WIMWIG Act), bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize CISA thru 2035. o S.1337, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, provides a clean ten year CISA extension. o Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) draft CISA modification and 2- year reauthorization legislation Draft Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization Legislation - Codify processes to streamline multi-agency cybersecurity regulatory, incident reporting, and cyber threat data sharing into a simpler overall regime with limited multi-agency requirements. H.R.5062 - Pipeline Security Act - Codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Pipeline Cybersecurity Legislation - Language that would require TSA to move forward with pipeline cybersecurity regulation and alter the TSA quasi-regulatory emergency security directive process. TSA Reauthorization. Preliminary legislation to reauthorize TSA operations. AGA and the Oils and Natural Gas (ONG) sector have submitted comments on TSAs surface transportation (pipeline) authorities.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
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2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R.5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 -Keeps government running/funding programs like LIHEAP. Also includes an anomaly to extend authorization for CISA. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY25 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; support of the Weatherization Assistance Program; opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY25 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion, and ensuring the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations language supporting delay of implementation for Energy Independence and Security Act Section 433
H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. Permitting Reform. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776) NEPA permitting reform legislation that establishes permitting deadlines, reduces duplicative and dilatory environmental reviews, and limits legal challenges. Permitting Reform. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (H.R. 3668). Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, Permitting Reform. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act (H.R. 3898). Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act- Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable c ontinued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. H.R.6264 - Path to Affordable Homes Act of 2025 - requires the Department of Energy to assess revised building code standards for certain criteria. Energy Star - future of the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency program. Furnace Rule - Department of Energy 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) standard for furnaces.
Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 through 2035- This law, and the DHS pro grams it underpins, is the basis for public-private cyberthreat information sharing and related legal, regulatory, and public disclosure protections that protect private sector engagement. o HR. 5079, the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (WIMWIG Act), bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize CISA thru 2035. o S.1337, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, provides a clean ten year CISA extension. o Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) draft CISA modification and 2- year reauthorization legislation Draft Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization Legislation - Codify processes to streamline multi-agency cybersecurity regulatory, incident reporting, and cyber threat data sharing into a simpler overall regime with limited multi-agency requirements. H.R.5062 - Pipeline Security Act - Codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Pipeline Cybersecurity Legislation - Language that would require TSA to move forward with pipeline cybersecurity regulation and alter the TSA quasi-regulatory emergency security directive process. TSA Reauthorization. Preliminary legislation to reauthorize TSA operations. AGA and the ONG sector have submitted comments on tweaking TSA;s surface transportation (pipeline) authorities.
Pipeline Safety Reauthorization - House Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce Committee are all drafting new pipeline safety reauthorization legislation. o H.R. 5301, Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety bill passed by House T&I. o Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nations Energy to Assure Safety (PIPELINE Safety Act) Act of 2025, draft pipeline safety legislation from Senate Commerce Committee o Draft pipeline safety legislation is currently being written by House Energy and Commerce Committee. Easing Gas/Electric Infrastructure Locating Costs Due to Federally Incentivized Broadband Build-Out - Relating to infrastructure development cost allocation.
Inflation Reduction Act Implementation Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Section 48 Investment Tax Credit implementation Miscellaneous Corporate Tax Matters Retaining a low corporate tax rate Preserving corporate SALT deduction Parity for capital gains and dividends Tariffs Impacts of tariffs on consumer energy bills H.R.1 Budget Reconciliation - o Corporate tax rate o IRA Tax Credits o Corporate Alternate Minimum Tax fix o Permitting regulatory relief o 45V Hydrogen production tax credit H.R. 2872 - Resilience Act of 2025. Fix for Corporate Alternate Minimum
(DEF) Defense: National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) - language supporting a defense carveout for Section 433, Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
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2025 · third_quarter · 3A
(HOM) Homeland Security Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 through 2035- This law, and the DHS programs it underpins, is the basis for public-private cyberthreat information sharing and related legal, regulatory, and public disclosure protections that protect private sector engagement. o HR. 5079, the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (WIMWIG Act), bipartisan bill to update and reauthorize CISA thru 2035. o S.1337, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, provides a clean ten year CISA extension. o Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (HSGAC) draft CISA modification and 2- year reauthorization legislation Draft Cybersecurity Regulatory Harmonization Legislation - Codify processes to streamline multi-agency cybersecurity regulatory, incident reporting, and cyber threat data sharing into a simpler overall regime with limited multi-agency requirements. H.R.5062 - Pipeline Security Act - Codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Pipeline Cybersecurity Legislation - Language that would require TSA to move forward with pipeline cybersecurity regulation and alter the TSA quasi-regulatory emergency security directive process.
(BUD) Budget/Appropriations: H.R.5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 - Keeps government running/funding programs like LIHEAP. Also includes an anomaly to extend authorization for CISA. H.R.2486/S.1214 Heating and Cooling Relief Act - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) alteration legislation. FY25 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies; opposed use of DOE funds for limiting access to natural gas direct use. FY25 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion, and ensuring the administrative process is in place to carry out the program. Appropriations language supporting delay of implementation for Energy Independence and Security Act Section 433
(ENG) Energy/Nuclear: H.R. 1355, the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act- Reauthorizes WAP through 2030, authorizes the Weatherization Readiness Program, and raises the statutory Average Cost Per Unit from $6,500 to $12,000, so that households can receive more assistance. Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). Public Law No. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. H.R. 3668. Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act Assigns FERC the lead role in pipeline permitting and improve coordination among federal and state agencies reviewing permitting applications for interstate natural gas pipelines, H.R. 3898 Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. Legislation that seeks to ease regulatory requirements, streamline reviews, and provide greater certainty under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting process. Gas Electric Coordination - Considering options to guarantee that natural gas supply remains plentiful, safe, reliable and resilient for both natural gas utility customers as well as for power generation. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Discussion Draft-Two Product Classes - Work on legislation to establish two separate product classes (condensing and non-condensing) for certain appliances under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 2613) - Improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act- Repeal of section 433 of EISA; efforts to enable continued use of fossil fuels in federal buildings. H.R. 4626, Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, EPCA reform - Changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to help ensure it serves its intended purpose of increasing appliance energy efficiency and does not remove or eliminate products. Selected House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies Lobbied
(DEF) Defense: National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) - language supporting a defense carveout for Section 433, Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings.
(TRA) Transportation Pipeline Safety Reauthorization - House Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce Committee are all drafting new pipeline safety reauthorization legislation. o H.R. 5301, Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety bill passed by House T&I. o Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nations Energy to Assure Safety (PIPELINE Safety Act) Act of 2025, draft pipeline safety legislation from Senate Commerce Committee o Draft pipeline safety legislation currently being written by House Energy and Commerce Committee. Easing Gas/Electric Infrastructure Locating Costs Due to Federally Incentivized Broadband Build-Out - Relating to infrastructure development cost allocation.
(TAX) Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Inflation Reduction Act Implementation Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Section 48 Investment Tax Credit implementation Miscellaneous Corporate Tax Matters Retaining a low corporate tax rate Preserving corporate SALT deduction Parity for capital gains and dividends Tariffs Impacts of tariffs on consumer energy bills H.R.1 Budget Reconciliation - o Corporate tax rate o IRA Tax Credits o Corporate Alternate Minimum Tax fix o Permitting regulatory relief o 45V Hydrogen production tax credit H.R. 2872 - Resilience Act of 2025. Fix for Corporate Alternate Minimum Tax
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of