MICHAEL ROEDER

Energy Choice Act. H.R. 3699 / S. 1945. - Legislation to Federally preempt States from limiting consumer energy choice (fuel neutral). 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. 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. 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. 3616, Reliable Power Act H.R. 1047, Grid Power Act H.R. 3632, Power Plant Reliability Act H.R. 3638, Electric Supply Chain Act H.R. 1355, Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act Artificial intelligence issues generally Load growth, reliability, and resource adequacy generally Energy Efficiency generally Issues related to energy grid supply chain Draft legislation related to cybersecurity Draft legislation related to electric grid/energy infrastructure cybersecurity; Data center issues generally

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. - H.R. 5301, Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES Act) Act of 2025, bipartisan pipeline safety bill passed by House T&I. - 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 - 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. 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. S. 1875 - Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act of 2025 H.R. 7257 - SECURE Grid Act H.R. 7272 - Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act

Inflation Reduction Act Implementation - Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Tariffs - Impacts of tariffs on consumer energy bills H.R. 1- The One Big Beautiful Bill Act; - S.3605/H.R.7450 - Disaster Zone and Energy Affordability Act S. 448, the CIRCUIT Act Transmission and distribution issues generally

Draft Pipeline Security Act - codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act - To harmonize conflicting industry cybersecurity requirements between multiple agencies. (Staff Discussion Draft) Preventing Attacks and Physical Threats to Pipeline Infrastructure - Any impact on natural gas utility infrastructure.

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.

Siting and permitting generally.

H.R. Budget Reconciliation - Corporate tax rate - IRA tax credits - CAMT fix - Permitting regulatory relief - 45V hydrogen production tax credit H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Transmission and distribution issues generally Inflation Reduction Act Implementation

Draft Pipeline Security Act - codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. Draft Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act - To harmonize conflicting industry cybersecurity requirements between multiple agencies. (Staff Discussion Draft) Preventing Attacks and Physical Threats to Pipeline Infrastructure - Any impact on natural gas utility infrastructure.

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.

Siting ad permitting generally.

Pole Attachments generally.

H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. Draft legislation on virtual power plants. Wildfires and other natural disasters. Siting and permitting generally.

H.R. 9469 Pipeline Security Act (H.R. 9469) - codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. S. 4630, Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act - To harmonize conflicting industry cybersecurity requirements between multiple agencies. (Draft Unreleased) Pipeline Security Authorities Legislation - Proposes moving certain pipeline cybersecurity authority from the TSA to FERC. (Staff Discussion Draft) Preventing Attacks and Physical Threats to Pipeline Infrastructure - Any impact on natural gas utility infrastructure.

H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. Congressional oversight of DOE- Relating to residential furnaces, cooking products rulemakings, water heaters, building codes, Zero Emission Building Definition, natural gas direct use limitations. S. 1399, Building American Energy Security Act - Permitting reform. Creating a Gas Reliability Organization, - Similar to NERC authority, this concept would set up an independent entity to regulate gas for resilience, reliability, and security, presumably under DOE authority. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Net Zero Buildings - Ensuring natural gas remains part of DOEs net zero buildings definition. H.R. 5075 Ethics in Energy Act - Role of natural gas trade associations in safety, security, energy efficiency, and related programs. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 7073) - improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. Energy Efficiency legislation to support deployment of efficient natural gas appliances. S.4753 - Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act. H.R. 6185, the GRID Act H.R. 1389, GRID Act H.R. 9083 - SECURE Grid Act Artificial intelligence issues generally. Load growth and resource adequacy generally. Data center issues generally. Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally. Electric transmission policy. Clean energy issues generally. Draft legislation related to cybersecurity. Draft legislation related to security and data.

Inflation Reduction Act Implementation - Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax. - H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Inflation Reduction Act Implementation. Transmission and distribution issues generally.

H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. Draft legislation on virtual power plants. Wildfires and other natural disasters. Siting and permitting generally.

H.R. 9469 Pipeline Security Act (H.R. 9469) - codifies TSA pipeline cybersecurity activities and develops a personnel strategy to ensure TSA has qualified staff. S. 4630, Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act - To harmonize conflicting industry cybersecurity requirements between multiple agencies. (Draft Unreleased) Pipeline Security Authorities Legislation - Proposes moving certain pipeline cybersecurity authority from the TSA to FERC. (Staff Discussion Draft) Preventing Attacks and Physical Threats to Pipeline Infrastructure - Any impact on natural gas utility infrastructure.

H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. Congressional oversight of DOE- Relating to residential furnaces, cooking products rulemakings, water heaters, building codes, Zero Emission Building Definition, natural gas direct use limitations. S. 1399, Building American Energy Security Act - Permitting reform. Creating a Gas Reliability Organization, - Similar to NERC authority, this concept would set up an independent entity to regulate gas for resilience, reliability, and security, presumably under DOE authority. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Net Zero Buildings - Ensuring natural gas remains part of DOEs net zero buildings definition. H.R. 5075 Ethics in Energy Act - Role of natural gas trade associations in safety, security, energy efficiency, and related programs. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 7073) - improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. Energy Efficiency legislation to support deployment of efficient natural gas appliances. S.4753 - Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act. H.R. 6185, the GRID Act H.R. 1389, GRID Act H.R. 9083 - SECURE Grid Act Artificial intelligence issues generally. Load growth and resource adequacy generally. Data center issues generally. Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally. Electric transmission policy. Clean energy issues generally. Draft legislation related to cybersecurity. Draft legislation related to security and data.

H.R.7655, Pipeline Safety, Modernization, and Expansion Act of 2024 - Energy and Commerce version of pipeline safety reauthorization legislation. H.R. 6494, Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety Act of 2023 - House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee version of pipeline safety reauthorization. Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Implementation.

Pole Attachments generally.

H.R. 893/S. 405. Heating and Cooling Relief Act - LIHEAP alteration legislation. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

(Draft Unreleased) Pipeline Security Authorities Legislation - Proposes moving certain pipeline cybersecurity authority from the TSA to FERC. (Staff Discussion Draft) Preventing Attacks and Physical Threats to Pipeline Infrastructure - Any impact on natural gas utility infrastructure.

Inflation Reduction Act Implementation - Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax. - Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit implementation - Section 48 Investment Tax Credit implementation H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Inflation Reduction Act Implementation.

H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. Siting and permitting generally.

H.R. 893/S. 405. Heating and Cooling Relief Act - LIHEAP alteration legislation. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. Siting and permitting generally.

(Draft Unreleased) Pipeline Security Authorities Legislation - Proposes moving certain pipeline cybersecurity authority from the TSA to FERC. (Staff Discussion Draft) Preventing Attacks and Physical Threats to Pipeline Infrastructure - Any impact on natural gas utility infrastructure.

H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen production tax credit, Section 48 ITC, and home rebate programs. Congressional oversight of DOE- Relating to residential furnaces, cooking products rulemakings, natural gas direct use limitations. H.R. 6192, Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act S. 1399, Building American Energy Security Act - Permitting reform. Creating a Gas Reliability Organization, - Similar to NERC authority, this concept would set up an independent entity to regulate gas for resilience, reliability, and security, presumably under DOE authority. ENERGY Star - Supporting continued inclusion of natural gas products in the ENERGY Star program. Energy Access - Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Defense Production Act - Ensuring equitable treatment for natural gas heat pumps in related DPA funding. Net Zero Buildings - Ensuring natural gas remains part of DOEs net zero buildings definition. H.R. 5075 Ethics in Energy Act - Role of natural gas trade associations in safety, security, energy efficiency, and related programs. Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act (H.R. 7073) - improve federal-private sector pipeline RD&D via new DOE and NIST pipeline programs. S. 1399, the Building American Energy Security Act. H.R. 6185, the GRID Act Artificial intelligence issues generally. Data center issues generally. Electric transmission policy. Draft legislation related to cybersecurity. Draft legislation related to security and data.

H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act Siting and permitting generally

H.R. 893/S. 405. Heating and Cooling Relief Act - LIHEAP alteration legislation. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

(Draft Unreleased) Pipeline Security Authorities Legislation - Proposes moving certain pipeline cybersecurity authority from the TSA to FERC.

H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Inflation Reduction Act Implementation.

S. 1043, the Natural GAS Act - any affect on gas stove use. H.R.1640 Save Our Gas Stoves Act - any affect on gas stove use. Discussion Draft- the DOE Appliance and Equipment Standards Reform and Consumer Protection Act- EPCA reform. Creating a Gas Reliability Organization,- Similar to NERC authority, this concept would set up an independent entity to regulate gas for resilience, reliability, and security, presumably under DOE authority. ENERGY Star- Supporting continued inclusion of natural gas products in the ENERGY Star program. Energy Access- Work relating to continued access to natural gas for direct use. Draft legislation related to cybersecurity. Draft legislation related to security and data.

Pole Attachments generally; FCC Spectrum Auction Reauthorization draft legislation; Telecom issues generally.

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Act, 2024; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Act, 2024; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Act, 2024; Financial Services and General Government Act, 2024; Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Act, 2024; Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Act, 2024; Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Act, 2024; Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Act, 2024; Department of Homeland Security Act, 2024; Department of Defense Act, 2024; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Omnibus; Draft legislation related to spectrum authorization; Energy R&D funding. H.R. 893/S. 405. Heating and Cooling Relief Act - LIHEAP alteration legislation. FY24 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies. FY24 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation (House and Senate) - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion.

S. 2651, the SITE Act; S. 914, The Energy Threat Analysis Center Establishment Act of 2023; H.R. 1160, Critical Electric Infrastructure Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Act; Minimum transfer capacity; Federal Power Act; Broadband issues generally; Draft legislation related to interregional transmission; Hydrogen policy generally; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Electric transmission policy; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; Emissions reporting generally; FERC issues generally; Offshore wind issues generally; Issues related to energy grid supply chain; Hydropower licensing and re-licensing; Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Implementation. H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act - Implementation of hydrogen policy. Congressional oversight of DOE - relating to residential furnaces, cooking products rulemakings. S. 1043, the Natural GAS Act - any affect on gas stove use. H.R.1615 Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act - any affect on gas stove use. H.R.1640 Save Our Gas Stoves Act - any affect on gas stove use. H.R.337 GAS Act - any affect on gas stove use. H.R. 263 Stop Trying to Obsessively Vilify Energy Act - any affect on gas stove use. H.R. 1- H.Amdt.142 - any affect on gas stove use. H.R. 1- H.Amdt.141 - analysis of energy costs.

H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act H.R. 1335, the TAPP Act The START Act (117th Congress) The Builder Act H.R. 209, the Permitting for Mining Needs Act EPA regulations generally; Good Neighbor Rule; Effluent Guidelines; Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council; Rights-of-way; Categorical exclusions; Siting and permitting generally; National Environmental Policy Act; Clean Water Act generally; Endangered Species Act generally; National Historic Preservation Act generally; Clean Air Act generally. H.R. 1 Lower Energy Costs Act (Permitting Reform): - Division A, Title I, Section 10008 - Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines, Division B, Title II - Permitting Streamlining - Division C, Section 30002 - Certification (Clean Water Act Reforms).

H.R.5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; S.1016, Transmission ITC; H.J. Res. 39/S. J. Res. 15, the solar tariff Congressional Review Act (CRA); Resiliency issues generally; Transmission and distribution issues generally; Inflation Reduction Act Implementation. Inflation Reduction Act Implementation - Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax.

H.R. 893/S. 405. Heating and Cooling Relief Act - LIHEAP alteration legislation. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Alternative fuel transit and school buses generally; Alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure generally; Buy America and Buy American generally; Port and airport infrastructure upgrades; Draft legislation on low carbon fuels; FAA reauthorization; Public and commercial fleets and related infrastructure; Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Implementation. Pipeline Safety Reauthorization - all issues addressed in reauthorization review.

Pole Attachments generally; FCC Spectrum Auction Reauthorization draft legislation; Telecom issues generally.

2023 Farm Bill - Rural Energy Assistance Program (REAP Program), any impacts renewable natural gas policy.

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Act, 2024; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Act, 2024; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Act, 2024; Financial Services and General Government Act, 2024; Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Act, 2024; Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Act, 2024; Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Act, 2024; Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Act, 2024; Department of Homeland Security Act, 2024; Department of Defense Act, 2024; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Omnibus; Draft legislation related to spectrum authorization; Energy R&D funding. H.R. 893/S. 405. Heating and Cooling Relief Act - LIHEAP alteration legislation. FY24 Energy, Water & Related Agencies Appropriations Legislation - Supported research and development for natural gas technologies. FY24 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation (House and Senate) - Support fully authorized regular LIHEAP funding at $5.1 Billion.

H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act H.R. 1335, the TAPP Act The START Act (117th Congress) The Builder Act H.R. 209, the Permitting for Mining Needs Act EPA regulations generally; Good Neighbor Rule; Effluent Guidelines; Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council; Rights-of-way; Categorical exclusions; Siting and permitting generally; National Environmental Policy Act; Clean Water Act generally; Endangered Species Act generally; National Historic Preservation Act generally; Clean Air Act generally. H.R. 1 Lower Energy Costs Act (Permitting Reform): - Division A, Title I, Section 10008 - Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines, Division B, Title II - Permitting Streamlining - Division C, Section 30002 - Certification (Clean Water Act Reforms).

Counter-UAS Legislation. Draft Unreleased) Pipeline Security Authorities Legislation - Proposes moving certain pipeline cybersecurity authority from the TSA to FERC. Increasing Attacks and Physical Threats to Pipeline Infrastructure.

ENG- Energy S. 2651, the SITE Act; Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022; H.R. 4027, the Efficient Grid Interconnection Act; H.R. 7453, the EV Grid Act; Draft vehicle-to-grid legislation; Draft demand response legislation; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; Emissions reporting generally; Grid modernization issues generally; Grid security issues generally; FERC issues generally;

ENV - Environment Siting and permitting generally; National Environmental Policy Act;

TRA- Transportation H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Low carbon fuel policies generally; Alternative fuel transit and school buses generally; Alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure generally; Buy America and Buy American generally; Federal fleet electrification; Port and airport infrastructure upgrades; Draft legislation on low carbon fuels; Public and commercial fleets and related infrastructure.

TAX- Tax H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; H.R. 1684, Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act; H.R. 5175, Incentivizing Solar Deployment Act of 2021; H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 S. 627, Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act; S.1016, Transmission ITC; S.1017, Hydrogen PTC; S.2188, Clean Energy for America Act; S. 2475/H.R. 4720, Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act; S. 3091/H.R.5423, Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act; H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act; Clean Energy for America Act (Sen. Wyden Tech Neutral); Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (30D); Alternative Refueling Property Tax Credit (30C).; Draft clean transportation infrastructure legislation; Inflation Reduction Act Implementation

BUD- Budget/ Appropriations H.R. 8255, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Act, 2023; H.R. 8254, Financial Services and General Government Act, 2023; H.R. 8262, Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Act, 2023; H.R. 8237, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2023; H.R. 8295, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Act, 2023; H.R.2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022; H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; H.R. 6833, Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes; Energy R&D funding. ENV - Environment Siting and permitting generally; National Environmental Policy Act; ENG- Energy S. 4983, related to vehicle-to-grid; S. 2651, the SITE Act; Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022; H.R. 4027, the Efficient Grid Interconnection Act; H.R. 7453, the EV Grid Act; Draft vehicle-to-grid legislation; Draft demand response legislation; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; Emissions reporting generally; Grid modernization issues generally; Grid security issues generally; Draft cyber distribution baseline standards legislation; The State Energy Program; FERC and PURPA issues generally; TAX- Tax H.R. 848, Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act of 2021; H.R. 1271, Electric CARS Act of 2021; H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; H.R. 1684, Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act; H.R. 5175, Incentivizing Solar Deployment Act of 2021; H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 S. 627, Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act; S.1016, Transmission ITC; S.1017, Hydrogen PTC; S.2188, Clean Energy for America Act; S. 2475/H.R. 4720, Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act; S. 3091/H.R.5423, Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act; H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act; Clean Energy for America Act (Sen. Wyden Tech Neutral); Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (30D); Alternative Refueling Property Tax Credit (30C).; Draft clean transportation infrastructure legislation; Inflation Reduction Act Implementation TRA- Transportation H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Low carbon fuel policies generally; Alternative fuel transit and school buses generally; Alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure generally; Buy America and Buy American generally; Federal fleet electrification; Port and airport infrastructure upgrades; Draft legislation on low carbon fuels; Public and commercial fleets and related infrastructure.

BUD- Budget/ Appropriations H.R. 8255, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Act, 2023; H.R. 8254, Financial Services and General Government Act, 2023; H.R. 8262, Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Act, 2023; H.R. 8237, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2023; H.R. 8295, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Act, 2023; H.R.2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022; H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; H.R. 6833, Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes; Energy R&D funding. ENV - Environment Siting and permitting generally; National Environmental Policy Act; ENG- Energy S. 4983, related to vehicle-to-grid; S. 2651, the SITE Act; Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022; H.R. 4027, the Efficient Grid Interconnection Act; H.R. 7453, the EV Grid Act; Draft vehicle-to-grid legislation; Draft demand response legislation; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; Emissions reporting generally; Grid modernization issues generally; Grid security issues generally; Draft cyber distribution baseline standards legislation; The State Energy Program; FERC and PURPA issues generally; TAX- Tax H.R. 848, Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act of 2021; H.R. 1271, Electric CARS Act of 2021; H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; H.R. 1684, Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act; H.R. 5175, Incentivizing Solar Deployment Act of 2021; H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 S. 627, Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act; S.1016, Transmission ITC; S.1017, Hydrogen PTC; S.2188, Clean Energy for America Act; S. 2475/H.R. 4720, Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act; S. 3091/H.R.5423, Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act; H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act; Clean Energy for America Act (Sen. Wyden Tech Neutral); Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (30D); Alternative Refueling Property Tax Credit (30C).; Draft clean transportation infrastructure legislation; Inflation Reduction Act Implementation TRA- Transportation H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Low carbon fuel policies generally; Alternative fuel transit and school buses generally; Alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure generally; Buy America and Buy American generally; Federal fleet electrification; Port and airport infrastructure upgrades; Draft legislation on low carbon fuels; Public and commercial fleets and related infrastructure.

BUD- Budget/ Appropriations H.R. 8255, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Act, 2023; H.R. 8254, Financial Services and General Government Act, 2023; H.R. 8262, Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Act, 2023; H.R. 8237, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2023; H.R. 8295, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Act, 2023; H.R.2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022; H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; H.R. 6833, Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes; Energy R&D funding. ENV - Environment Siting and permitting generally; National Environmental Policy Act; ENG- Energy S. 4983, related to vehicle-to-grid; S. 2651, the SITE Act; Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022; H.R. 4027, the Efficient Grid Interconnection Act; H.R. 7453, the EV Grid Act; Draft vehicle-to-grid legislation; Draft demand response legislation; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; Emissions reporting generally; Grid modernization issues generally; Grid security issues generally; Draft cyber distribution baseline standards legislation; The State Energy Program; FERC and PURPA issues generally; TAX- Tax H.R. 848, Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act of 2021; H.R. 1271, Electric CARS Act of 2021; H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; H.R. 1684, Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act; H.R. 5175, Incentivizing Solar Deployment Act of 2021; H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 S. 627, Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act; S.1016, Transmission ITC; S.1017, Hydrogen PTC; S.2188, Clean Energy for America Act; S. 2475/H.R. 4720, Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act; S. 3091/H.R.5423, Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act; H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act; Clean Energy for America Act (Sen. Wyden Tech Neutral); Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (30D); Alternative Refueling Property Tax Credit (30C).; Draft clean transportation infrastructure legislation; Inflation Reduction Act Implementation TRA- Transportation H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Low carbon fuel policies generally; Alternative fuel transit and school buses generally; Alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure generally; Buy America and Buy American generally; Federal fleet electrification; Port and airport infrastructure upgrades; Draft legislation on low carbon fuels; Public and commercial fleets and related infrastructure.

BUD- Budget/ Appropriations H.R. 8255, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Act, 2023; H.R. 8254, Financial Services and General Government Act, 2023; H.R. 8262, Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Act, 2023; H.R. 8237, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2023; H.R. 8295, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Act, 2023; H.R.2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022; H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; H.R. 6833, Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes; Energy R&D funding. ENV - Environment Siting and permitting generally; National Environmental Policy Act; ENG- Energy S. 4983, related to vehicle-to-grid; S. 2651, the SITE Act; Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022; H.R. 4027, the Efficient Grid Interconnection Act; H.R. 7453, the EV Grid Act; Draft vehicle-to-grid legislation; Draft demand response legislation; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; Emissions reporting generally; Grid modernization issues generally; Grid security issues generally; Draft cyber distribution baseline standards legislation; The State Energy Program; FERC and PURPA issues generally; TAX- Tax H.R. 848, Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act of 2021; H.R. 1271, Electric CARS Act of 2021; H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; H.R. 1684, Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act; H.R. 5175, Incentivizing Solar Deployment Act of 2021; H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 S. 627, Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act; S.1016, Transmission ITC; S.1017, Hydrogen PTC; S.2188, Clean Energy for America Act; S. 2475/H.R. 4720, Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act; S. 3091/H.R.5423, Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act; H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act; Clean Energy for America Act (Sen. Wyden Tech Neutral); Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (30D); Alternative Refueling Property Tax Credit (30C).; Draft clean transportation infrastructure legislation; Inflation Reduction Act Implementation TRA- Transportation H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Low carbon fuel policies generally; Alternative fuel transit and school buses generally; Alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure generally; Buy America and Buy American generally; Federal fleet electrification; Port and airport infrastructure upgrades; Draft legislation on low carbon fuels; Public and commercial fleets and related infrastructure.

BUD- Budget/ Appropriations H.R. 8255, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Act, 2023; H.R. 8254, Financial Services and General Government Act, 2023; H.R. 8262, Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Act, 2023; H.R. 8237, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2023; H.R. 8295, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Act, 2023; H.R.2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022; H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; H.R. 6833, Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes; Energy R&D funding. ENV - Environment Siting and permitting generally; National Environmental Policy Act; ENG- Energy S. 4983, related to vehicle-to-grid; S. 2651, the SITE Act; Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022; H.R. 4027, the Efficient Grid Interconnection Act; H.R. 7453, the EV Grid Act; Draft vehicle-to-grid legislation; Draft demand response legislation; Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; Emissions reporting generally; Grid modernization issues generally; Grid security issues generally; Draft cyber distribution baseline standards legislation; The State Energy Program; FERC and PURPA issues generally; TAX- Tax H.R. 848, Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act of 2021; H.R. 1271, Electric CARS Act of 2021; H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; H.R. 1684, Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act; H.R. 5175, Incentivizing Solar Deployment Act of 2021; H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 S. 627, Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act; S.1016, Transmission ITC; S.1017, Hydrogen PTC; S.2188, Clean Energy for America Act; S. 2475/H.R. 4720, Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act; S. 3091/H.R.5423, Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act; H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act; Clean Energy for America Act (Sen. Wyden Tech Neutral); Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (30D); Alternative Refueling Property Tax Credit (30C).; Draft clean transportation infrastructure legislation; Inflation Reduction Act Implementation TRA- Transportation H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Low carbon fuel policies generally; Alternative fuel transit and school buses generally; Alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure generally; Buy America and Buy American generally; Federal fleet electrification; Port and airport infrastructure upgrades; Draft legislation on low carbon fuels; Public and commercial fleets and related infrastructure. LIHEAP funding

Electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure generally; Clean energy issues generally; Clean energy technologies generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; Emissions reporting generally; Grid modernization issues generally; Gris security issues generally; The State Energy Program; FERC and PURPA issues generally; Natural gas issues generally

H.R. 8255 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Act, 2023 H.R. 8262 Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Act, 2023 H.R. 8295 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Act, 2023 H.R.2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022; H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Energy R&D funding; Build Back Better Act. LIHEAP S. Con.Res.5 Budget Reconciliation - Issues pertaining to the Methane Fee and potential Corporate Tax Rate increase H.R. 1319 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Sections pertaining to LIHEAP funding. H.R. 6437/S. 3535. Heating and Cooling Relief Act. Comprehensive LIHEAP funding and programmatic reauthorization legislation

Cyber Incident Reporting legislation. Counter-UAS issues generally. Pipeline Security Authorities (CISA-TSA) Legislation Draft

Siting and permitting generally National Environmental Policy Act Clean Water Act generally Clean Air Act generally S 645 Methane Emissions Reduction Act

S. Con.Res.5 Budget Reconciliation A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030. Oppose the Methane Fee and Corporate Tax Rate increase. H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Sections pertaining to LIHEAP, hydrogen research and development for the end-use-including commercial and residential heating, transportation, storage, the safe and efficient delivery of hydrogen using pipelines, and hydrogen hub, cost effective codes implementation for efficiency and resilience, and the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program H.R. 1319 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Sections pertaining to LIHEAP funding. Energy, Water & Related Agencies Legislation Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. FY22 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation (House and Senate) Advocated for full funding of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Build Back Better Act

H.R. 3243 Pipeline Security Act (H.R. 3243) This measure codifies TSAs Pipeline Security Section and clarifies TSAs statutory mandate to protect pipeline infrastructure. H.R. 3078 Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Act Legislation to strengthen the Department of Energys ability to respond to physical and cybersecurity threats to pipelines and LNG facilities. S.2407 Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021 Legislation that would institute a mandatory cyber incident reporting scheme for designated critical infrastructure entities. H.R. 5440 Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act Legislation that would institute a mandatory cyber incident reporting scheme for designated critical infrastructure entities. S. 2875 Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021- Cyber incident reporting and the impact on critical infrastructure and Gas Utilities. H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Cyber incident reporting and the impact on critical infrastructure and gas utilities. National Data Breach Notification Act Draft Legislation aimed at combatting cybersecurity attacks aimed at stealing or otherwise compromising personal financial data. Pipeline Security Authorities (CISA-TSA) Legislation Draft Draft legislation to move pipeline cybersecurity authority from the Transportation Security Administration to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (physical security responsibility would remain at TSA).

Tax Credits: H.R. 848 GREEN Act, Promotion of tax credits for productive use of renewable natural gas and hydrogen storage technologies. Support for clean energy and renewable tax incentives generally

H.R. 5089, Alternative Fuel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2019, Section 2, extension of tax credit for alternative fuels. Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Draft EV infrastructure legislation; Port and airport infrastructure upgrades, port electrification;

S. 645 Methane Emissions Reduction Act the bill did not support the role of natural gas in our nations clean energy future and would increase the energy costs of customers across the nation. H.R. 1512 CLEAN Future Act Promotion of the inclusion of the role of natural gas in our nations clean energy future. the bill did not support the role of natural gas in our nations clean energy future.

S. Con.Res.5 Budget Reconciliation A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030. Oppose the Methane Fee, Electric Appliance Rebate and Corporate Tax Rate increase. H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Sections pertaining to LIHEAP, electric grid resiliency and undergrounding, electric vehicles and related infrastructure, hydrogen research and development for the end-use-including commercial and residential heating, transportation, storage, the safe and efficient delivery of hydrogen using pipelines, and hydrogen hub, cost effective codes implementation for efficiency and resilience, and the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program H.R. 1319 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Sections pertaining to LIHEAP funding. FY22 Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation (House and Senate) Advocated for full funding of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Tax Credits: oH.R.1686 to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the limitation on the carryover of excess corporate charitable contributions. oH.R. 848 GREEN Act, Promotion of tax credits for productive use of renewable natural gas and hydrogen storage technologies. oS. 1266 Hydrogen Utilization and Sustainability Act Promotion of tax credits to include end-use applications of hydrogen other than electricity generation. oS. 2475 Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act Tax credit for the production of clean hydrogen oTax matters generally including: (a) support for additional/ expanded renewable and clean energy tax deductions and incentives and (b) proposed increase in corporate minimum tax rate

oH.R. 5089, Alternative Fuel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2019, oSupport incentives for expansion of electric vehicles and related infrastructure, natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. oSupport incentives for natural gas vehicles and electric vehicles. oAdvocate for research and development of natural gas and electric vehicle technologies.

S. 2370 Zero Emissions Homes Act advocate for natural gas role in the clean energy future and its role in keeping energy costs affordable for all Americans. H.R. 1848 LIFT America Act Sections pertaining to pipeline, RNG, hydrogen, and DOE energy grant provisions. H.R. 1512 CLEAN Future Act Promotion of the inclusion of the role of natural gas in our nations clean energy future. H.R. 4153, Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act The legislation would make significant investments in energy innovation and infrastructure, including carbon capture, advanced nuclear, renewables, efficiency, and storage. After a decade of innovation, it establishes a technology-neutral clean energy standard that would reduce CO2 emissions 80% by 2050. HR 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act Legislation that would establish a quasi-independent pipeline reliability organization that would conflict with PHMSA authority over pipeline safety, TSA authority over pipeline security and overall state regulatory authority over gas distribution systems. Clean Energy Standard Would create incentives for utilities to include more clean energy into their energy supply. American Jobs Plan Promotion of the inclusion of natural gas, hydrogen, and renewable natural gas technologies in our nations clean energy future; no legislation introduced.

H.R. 848, Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act of 2021; H.R. 1271, Electric CARS Act of 2021; H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; H.R. 1684, Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act; H.R. 2482, Making Imperiled Communities Resistant to Outages with Generation that is Resilient, Islandable, and Distributed (MICROGRID) Act; H.R. 5175, Incentivizing Solar Deployment Act of 2021; S. 627, Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act; S.1016, Transmission ITC; S.1017, Hydrogen PTC; S.2188, Clean Energy for America Act; Clean Energy for America Act (Sen. Wyden Tech Neutral); Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act (Rep. Reed Tech Neutral); Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (30D); Alternative Refueling Property Tax Credit (30C); Draft clean transportation infrastructure legislation.

H.R. 512; To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure along the National Highway System, and for other purposes; H.R. 862, Climate Action Planning for Ports Act of 2021; H.R. 1221, Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021; H.R. 1344, Clean School Bus Act of 2021; H.R. 1879, To promote American leadership in vehicle manufacturing, job creation, improved air quality, and climate protection through domestic manufacturing of low- and zero-emission vehicles and development of electric vehicle charging networks, and for other purposes; H.R. 1992, To require the Secretary of Energy to establish programs for carbon dioxide capture, transport, utilization, and storage; H.R. 2012, related to EV infrastructure along the national highway system; H.R. 2948, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Rebate Act; H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; S. 504, Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act; S. 506, Clean School Buses Act; S. 507, Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021; S. 508, A bill to establish a working group on electric vehicles; S. 652, the Moving FIRST Act; S. 1931, related to surface transportation reauthorization; Alternative fuel transit and school buses generally; Alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure generally; Buy America and Buy American generally; Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program; Draft transportation R&D legislation; Draft EV infrastructure legislation; Draft EV infrastructure mapping legislation; Evacuation/emergency route planning; Port and airport infrastructure upgrades; Public and commercial fleets and related infrastructure;

Climate change and clean air issues generally; Power sector emissions issues generally; Environmental justice issues generally.

S. 1316, Cyber Response and Recovery Act of 2021;

Defense critical infrastructure issues generally.

H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; H.R. 4345, FY2022 Commerce, Justice & Science Appropriations Bill; H.R. 4346, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2022; H.R. 4356, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022; H.R. 4373, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriation Act, 2022; H.R. 4431, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2022; H.R. 4432, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2022; H.R. 4502, Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022; H.R. 4505, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022; H.R. 4550, Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022; H.R.5305, Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act; H.R. 5376, to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 14; S. 2605, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022; S.Con.Res.5, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030; Energy R&D funding. Low and zero emission vehicle funding; LIHEAP appropriations

-Climate change and clean air issues generally; -Power sector emissions issues generally; -Environmental justice issues generally.

-H.R. 512; To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure along the National Highway System, and for other purposes; -H.R. 862, Climate Action Planning for Ports Act of 2021; -H.R. 1879, To promote American leadership in vehicle manufacturing, job creation, improved air quality, and climate protection through domestic manufacturing of low- and zero-emission vehicles and development of electric vehicle charging networks, and for other purposes; -H.R. 1992, To require the Secretary of Energy to establish programs for carbon dioxide capture, transport, utilization, and storage; -H.R. 2012, related to EV infrastructure along the national highway system; -S. 508, A bill to establish a working group on electric vehicles; -S. 1931, related to surface transportation reauthorization -H.R. 3684, INVEST in America Act; -S. 504, Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act; -Alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure generally; -Draft transportation R&D legislation; -Draft EV infrastructure legislation; -Draft EV infrastructure mapping legislation; -Port and airport infrastructure upgrades; -Surface transportation reauthorization.

H.R. 1512 CLEAN Future Act Repeal of Section 433 LIFT America Act Sections pertaining to pipeline and DOE energy grant provisions Draft clean energy standard legislation; Draft grid modernization legislation; Draft building R&D legislation; Draft microgrid legislation; Draft transportation legislation; Cap and trade legislation; Electricity transmission generally; Smart communities issues generally; Clean energy issues generally; Energy storage issues generally; Energy efficiency issues generally; Grid modernization issues generally; Grid resiliency issues generally Matters related to potential federal utility disconnection moratorium generally General grid resiliency matters related to Texas February 2021 winter storm event

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, H.R. 133 Including permanency of 179D tax deduction Electric Vehicle Tax Credit

Issues related to the FCCs 6 GHz spectrum proposal, pole attachments, middle mile broadband infrastructure, and other broadband issues.

Pipeline Safety Re-authorization Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES Act) of 2020 Electric vehicle matters and incentives Port electrification Port and airport infrastructure upgrades; Draft transportation R&D legislation; Surface transportation reauthorization; Evacuation/emergency route planning; Fleets and fleet electrification Buy America generally; Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program; Alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure generally.

CenterPoint Energy along with AGA, EEI, and allied organizations represented within our grassroots partner the National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition (NEUAC) support adequate funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). HHS Appropriations Legislation : support adequate funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Energy, Water & Related Agencies Legislation: Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. S. 3548 - CARES Act Sections related to LIHEAP Funding H.R. 6800 - HEROES Act Sections related to LIHEAP funding

Tax Extenders, S 617, Tax Extender and Disaster Relief Act of 2019, HR 8547 the Incentivize Energy Saving Improvements Act (to make the section 179D tax deduction permanent

Promote & protect the interests of natural gas and electric utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas and electric utilities. Climate Change Continue to promote the role of natural gas in the climate discussion by educating Members of Congress and their staff on its benefits and ability to reduce carbon emissions over time. Proposed federal moratorium language for utilities on bad debt collection and disconnections Energy/ energy efficiency initiatives for federal facilities utilizing energy savings performance contracts and utility energy savings contracts

S. 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act; Support the emergency assistance measures taken to bolster the LIHEAP program and help customers ensure their utility bills are paid in the near future during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act was passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and provides $2.2 trillion in emergency assistance. The bill provides $900 million supplemental funding to LIHEAP available through September 2021. Tax Extenders: Congress is currently seeking to renew and extend tax provisions that have expired or are set to expire- specifically extension of the Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction 179D

CenterPoint Energy along with AGA, EEI, and allied organizations represented within our grassroots partner the National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition (NEUAC) support adequate funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program is fully authorized at $5.1 billion. Thus far this year the House has passed its version of the FY20 Labor-HHS Appropriations bill which would set LIHEAP funding at $3.84 billion, $150 million more than FY19. In contrast, the Senate has not moved Labor-HHS legislation, however, a recent draft indicates that their LIHEAP funding target will be $3.69 billion, the same funding as last year.

Promote & protect the interests of natural gas and electric utilities regarding applicable safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas and electric utilities.

Promote & protect the interests of natural gas and electric utilities regarding applicable safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas and electric utilities.

Promote & protect the interests of natural gas and electric utilities regarding applicable safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas and electric utilities.

Promote & protect the interests of natural gas and electric utilities regarding applicable safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas and electric utilities.

Promote & protect the interests of natural gas and electric utilities regarding applicable safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas and electric utilities.

Promote & protect the interests of natural gas and electric utilities regarding applicable safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas and electric utilities.

Promote & protect the interests of natural gas and electric utilities regarding applicable safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas and electric utilities.

Promote & protect the interests of natural gas and electric utilities regarding applicable safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas and electric utilities.

Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in the CR. The final FY14 appropriations bill and in FY15 funding requests. Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. This issue arose in: oS 1468: Postal Reform Act of 2014 H.R. 475, FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); H.R. 4660, FY 2015 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); H.R. 4800, FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to CFTC and CEA reauthorization, including de minimis exception level under swap dealer definition, margin requirements on swap transactions of commercial end-users, bona fide hedging exemption, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions, physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); H.R. 4870, FY 2015 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to electric transportation, micro grids and grid security, smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy and Troops to Energy Jobs program); H.R. 4903, FY 15 Homeland Security Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to industry/government coordination on critical infrastructure cybersecurity and industry partnerships with DHS, including ES-C2M2, Threat Scenario project, ICS-CERT, CRISP and RRAP); H.R. 4923, FY 2015 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE/FERC/industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, grid resilience, fossil energy, nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); H.R. 5016, FY 2015 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network and electric utility pole attachments); H.J. Res. 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 (budget issues generally, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); FY 2015 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, Effluent Limitation Guidelines rulemaking, and GHG NSPS for new and existing sources); FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. 2389, FY 2015 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to CFTC and CEA reauthorization, including deminimis exception level under swap dealer definition, margin requirements on swap transactions of commercial end-users, bona fide hedging exemption, financial entity definition, inter-affiliate swap transactions, physical forward contracts with volumetric optionality); S. 2437, FY 2015 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); S. 2438, FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards); S. 2534, FY 15 Homeland Security Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to industry/government coordination on critical infrastructure cybersecurity and industry partnerships with DHS, including ES-C2M2, Threat Scenario project, ICS-CERT, CRISP and RRAP). Discussion draft of Hoeven-Manchin Amendment to FY 2015 Senate Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

H.R. 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases; H.R. 959, to prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; H.R. 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; H.R. 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H.R. 2886, the Social Cost of Carbon Transparency Enhancement Act of 2013; H.R. 2916, the Domestic Energy Production Protection Act of 2013 to require congressional review of certain EPA rules; H.R. 2948, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2013 to require analyses of cumulative and incremental impacts of certain EPA rules and actions; H.R. 3042, the Taking Hold of Regulations to Increase Vital Employment in Energy Act to prohibit the use of the social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until authorized by federal law; H.R. 3138, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act of 2013 to exempt certain coal refuse-fueled EGUs from certain emissions limits; H.R. 3140, the Ensure Reliable and Affordable American Energy Act of 2013 to prohibit carbon dioxide regulations under the Clean Air Act until EPA certifies a sufficient number of other countries have put into effect similar regulations; H.R. 3684, to prohibit funding for EPA travel until the agency conducts public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in each of the 15 states with the highest percentage of electricity generated by coal in 2012; H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; H.R. 4012, the Secret Science Reform Act regarding EPA regulations; H.R. 4024, the Ensuring Access to Clean Water Act of 2014, establishing a new above-ground storage tank regulatory program under the Clean Water Act; H.R. 4795, the Promoting New Manufacturing Act regarding EPA NAAQS permits; H.R. 4799, the Clean Air Fairness Act of 2014 regarding CAA NAAQS SIP deadlines; H.R. 4947, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; H.R. 4957, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; H.R. 5034, the Stop the EPA Act of 2014 to provide for certain special congressional review procedures for EPA rulemakings; H.R. 5078, the Waters of the U.S. Regulatory Overreach Protection Act prohibiting EPA and the Corps of Engineers from finalizing the proposed WOTUS rule; H.R. 5271, the Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2014 to provide for a cap and dividend GHG program; H.R. 5300, the EPA Regulatory Domestic Benefit Act of 2014 to require EPA reporting of domestic benefits of GHG rules; H.R. 5505, the Clean Air, Strong Economies Act regarding the establishment of lower ground-level ozone standards; H. Con. Res. 57, expressing congressional opposition to EPAs proposed new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants; H. Con. Res. 59, expressing the sense of Congress that EPA should hold public listening sessions on existing-source CO2 emissions regulations in states most directly impacted by the potential regulations; H.J. Res. 64, disapproving an EPA rule relating to Standards of Performance for GHG Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units; S. 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S. 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues; S. 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S. 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S. 319, to require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S. 332, the Climate Protection Act of 2013; S. 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity outside the United States; S. 1202, the Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; S. 1324, the National Energy Tax Repeal Act to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1363, the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013 to prohibit EPA promulgation of certain energy-related rules; S. 1514, the Saving Coal Jobs Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulations relating to power sector carbon pollution standards unless explicitly authorized by Congress; S. 1536, to require EPA to include in GHG rules offsets for costs imposed on other federal agencies; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Blumenauer, and Sen. Schatz; S. 1905, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S. 1961, the Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 establishing a new above-ground storage tank regulatory program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; S. 1988, the Electricity Reliability and Affordability Act regarding state waivers from certain Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2161, the EPA Employment Impact Analysis Act; S. 2170, the American Energy Renaissance Act provisions regarding EPA greenhouse gas and other Clean Air Act regulations; S. 2414, the Protecting Jobs, Families, and the Economy from EPA Overreach Act; S. 2496, the Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014, (Waters of the U.S. legislation); S. 2514, the Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length (ORDEAL) Act of 2014; S. 2526, the Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reforms (CLEER) Act of 2014; S. 2533, to require EPA to offset federal budgetary costs of proposed GHG regulations; S. 2613, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 regarding scientific basis for EPA regulations or assessments; S. 2833, the Clean Air, Strong Economies Act regarding the establishment of lower ground-level ozone standards; S. 2905, to require CBO to calculate a carbon score for each bill or resolution; S. J. Res. 30, resolution of disapproval regarding EPA greenhouse gas regulations; Advocacy related to Waters of the U.S. draft guidance and rule-making (proposed rule released 3/25/2014).

Promote & protect the interests of natural gas and electric utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: oS 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 oHR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 oHR 1659: Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013 oHR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. oH.R. 2689 - Energy Savings Through Public Private Partnership oDraft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards H.R. 2, the American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act; H.R. 271, the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013; H.R. 400, the Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; H.R. 540, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, (energy efficiency); H.R. 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; H.R. 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); H.R. 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; H.R. 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; H.R. 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); H.R. 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); H.R. 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; H.R. 2689, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); H.R. 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; H.R. 3301, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); H.R. 3654, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; H.R. 3860, the Low Income Heating Improvement Act; H.R. 3963, the Federal Leadership in Energy Efficient Transportation (FLEET) Act of 2014; H.R. 4066, to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; H.R. 4327, regarding FERC decisions affecting electricity costs; H.R. 4536, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; H.R. 4553, the Fossil Energy Encouragement and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 5072, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, to establish federal RES and EERS; H.R. 5301, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act, to establish federal RES and EERS; H.R. 5322, the Consolidate Heavy-handed and Outdated Programs Act of 2014, to establish the Department of Energy and the Environment; H.R. 5335, the Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2014; H.R. 5548, the Consortia-Led Energy and Advanced Manufacturing Networks Act; S. 52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S. 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013; S. 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S. 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S. 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S. 1020, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S. 1106, the SAVE Act; S. 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S. 1199, the All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S. 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S. 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S. 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S. 1218, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S. 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S. 1261, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (energy efficiency); S. 1308, the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act (energy efficiency); S. 1392, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 1595, the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013; S. 1627, the American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act (Energy Efficiency Resource Standard; RES); S. 1739, a bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters; S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014; S. 2152, the Advanced Clean Coal Technology Investment in Our Nation (ACCTION) Act; S. 2165, the Access to Consumer Energy Information Act; S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 (energy efficiency); S. 2273, the Department of Defense Energy Security Act; S. 2823, the North American Energy Infrastructure Act; S. 2901, to provide rebates for purchase and installation of photovoltaic systems; Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.

Draft legislation pertaining to the proposed draft rule to revise the definition of Waters of the U.S. in the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Waters Act definition. S. 2496, Protecting Water and Property Rights Act of 2014 H.R. 5078 Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act S 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Draft legislation related to emissions Draft legislation related to reforming the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, to establish minimum federal requirements for the disposal of coal combustion residuals; H.R. 4315, the 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act to require internet publication of basis for determination that species are endangered or threatened; S. 1009, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues); S. 2768, the Emergency Fuel Reduction Act of 2014 to amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act; General discussions re: development of Senate counterpart to H.R. 2218 (coal ash legislation); Discussion draft of Chemicals in Commerce Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues); General advocacy on right-of-way vegetation issues.

Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. These issues arose in: oHR 967: Advancing Americas Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013 oHR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013 oHR 3107: Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act oHR 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014 H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; H.R. 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; H.R. 2417, the Secure High-voltage Infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the bulk-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; H.R. 2962, the Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013 regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; H.R. 3410, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (CIPA) to amend the Homeland Security Act to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic pulses; H.R. 3696, the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013; H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act of 2014; H.R. 4007, the Protecting and Securing American Chemical Facilities from Terrorism Attacks Act; H.R. 4298, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; H.R. 4435, the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, (electric grid security-related provisions); H.R. 4871, the TRIA Reform Act of 2014; S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; S. 1353, the Cybersecurity Act of 2013; S. 1638, the Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013; S. 2158, the Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act; S. 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014; S. 2519, the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014; S. 2588, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014; Discussion draft of legislation to amend the Federal Power Act to prohibit the public disclosure of protected electric security information.

Promote & protect the interests of natural gas and electric utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities or electric utilities, including efficiency mandates. Advocate for the coordination of natural gas and electric power to provide reliable and secure energy to end use customers of electric and natural gas. Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance based contracting for energy savings.S 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014,HR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013,HR 1659: Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013,HR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act,H.R. 2689 - Energy Savings Through Public Private Partnership Draft legislation on energy efficiency and codes and standards

Support lower rates on taxation of dividends.Tax reform.Tax extenders.Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. HR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013;HR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act.Support incentives to produce biogas.Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits).Support incentives for energy efficiency buildings (179D).Discussion drafts, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (cost-recovery, energy tax credits, taxation of derivatives, dividend tax rates, deduction for interest paid on corporate debt, corporate tax rate);H.R. 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure);H.R. 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles);H.R. 1129, the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2013;H.R. 1486, the No Carbon Tax Act of 2013;H.R. 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting Americas Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure);H.R. 3474, the Hire More Heroes Act of 2014, (energy tax extenders); H.R. 4718, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation;H.R. 4754, the Managed Carbon Price Act of 2014;H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act;S. 1225, the Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013;S. 2003, the Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2014; S. 2148, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014 (pension smoothing);S. 2260, the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act, (energy tax extenders);S. 2287, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Act regarding CCS technology incentives;S. 2288, the Expanding Carbon Capture through Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2014 regarding expansion of existing tax credits to encourage CCUS; TBD, the Highway Trust Fund Extension, (pension provisions and energy tax credits).

H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, to establish minimum federal requirements for the disposal of coal combustion residuals;S. 1009, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues);

HR 497, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); HR 691, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2013, (human resource issues); HR 759, the Equal Standards in Hiring Americans Act (human resources issues); HR 949, the Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013, (Buy America rules); HR 1772, the Legal Workforce Act, (employment verification); HR 1796, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); S 453, the America Works Act,(workforce credentialing); S 700, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); S 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery); S 1537 to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operation commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes. ; HR 3095, to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes.

HR 1493, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013, to introduce transparency and broaden participation in settlements; HR 2122, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013, a bill to revise/expand requirements for rulemakings under the Administrative Procedures Act; HR 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, to establish minimum federal requirements for the disposal of coal combustion residuals; HR 2279, the Reducing Excessive Deadline Obligations Act of 2013,(general advocacy in support of bill to remove certain deadlines from RCRA and CERCLA); S 1009, the Chemical Safety Improvement Act, for modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (PCB issues); General advocacy on the Endangered Species Act issues.

Advocated for approrporations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in both the CR and final appropriations bill. This issue arose in HR 933: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013.Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. H.R. 1, the Senate vehicle for Disaster Relief Appropriations, (HUD CDBG Super storm Sand Assistance); HR 152, the "Disaster Relief Appropriations Act 2013, (HUD CDBG Super Storm Sandy Assistance); HR 2216, FY 2014 Military Construction/Veterans Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy, micro grids and grid security); HR 2217, FY 2014 Homeland Security Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to Threat Scenario Project, Spare Transformer Equipment Program and Electric Sector PS-Prep); HR 2397, FY 2014 Defense Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to electric transportation, micro grids and grid security, smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy and Troops to Energy Jobs program); HR 2609, FY 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to fossil energy nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); HR 2610, F 2014 Transportation, Housing & Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations (potentially appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economic standards); HR 2786, FY 2014 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network and electric utility pole attachments); HR 2787, FY 2014 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); H. Con. Res. 25, FY 2014 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); HJ Res. 59, FY 2014 Continuing Resolution, (budget issues generally); FY 2014 Interior/Environment Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to 316(b) regulation governing power plant cooling water systems, CCR regulation and Regional Haze regulation); S. 1243, FY 2014 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporation Average Fuel Economic standards); S. 1245, FY 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to fossil energy, nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); S. 1284, FY 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); S. 1329, FY 2014 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network and electric utility pole attachments); S. 1429, FY 2014 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to electric transportation, micro grids and grid security, smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy and Troops to Energy Jobs program); S. Con Res. 8, FY 2014 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally).

HR 634, the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, (end-users requirements for derivatives); HR 677, the Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act; HR 1003, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission or the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; HR 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013; S 888, to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act;Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

S 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery).

Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in S 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, HR 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, S 570: Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, S 656: Natural Gas Energy & Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act.Draft legislation on medium/heavy duty CAFE; draft legislation on equalizing vehicle weight limitations; draft legislation on Natural Gas Fueling Corridors. Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. Oppose legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in HR 259: Energy Freedom & Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries. HR 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); HR 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives of electric vehicles); HR 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); HR 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting America's Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2103, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); S 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; HR 2075, the Electric Transportation Advancement Act of 2013; HR 2793, the Open Fuel Standard Act of 2013; HR 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013, (home energy assistance; Rural Transportation Study); S 1264, the Clean Vehicle Corridors Act.

HR 472, the Federal Cost Reduction Act of 2013 (Utility Energy Service Contracts); HR 1944, the Private Property Rights Protection Act, to preserve traditional eminent domain authority for public utilities.

CFTC Program Reform. Dodd-Frank end-users recordkeeping reform.

Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in S 332: Climate Protection Act of 2013.S 696: The Safe Chemicals Act; S 761/S 1392: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S 1199: All of the Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S 1202: Safeguarding America's Future and Environment Act or SAFE Act; S 1205: Local Energy Suply and Resilency Act; S 1218: Race to the Top; HR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; HR 1659: Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; HR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel compensation percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. HR 271, the "Resolving Environmental and Grid Relativity Conflicts Act of 2013"; HR 259, The Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act (tax incentive for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); HR 400, the Clean Energy Technology manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; HR 407, the Clean Vehicles Inventive Act of 2013(tax incentives for electric vehicles); HR 540, the Energy Efficient Government technology Act, (energy efficiency); HR 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013, HR 2803, to establish a natural gas turbine RD&D program; HR 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); HR 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting America's Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); HR 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; HR 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; HR 1900, the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, to improve the permitting process for natural gas pipelines; HR 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); HR 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); HR 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; SR 2689, the "Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act" (energy efficiency); S52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013, S 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S 1020, the All of the Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S 1106, the SAVE Act; S 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S 1199, the All of the Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S 1218, the "Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S 1261, the "Energy Efficient Government Technology Act" (energy efficiently); S 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; S 1284, the "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014" (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); S 1308, the "Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act" (energy efficiency); TBD, the "North American Energy Infrastructure Act" (permitting for cross-border energy infrastructure projects); Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission sitting, permitting, management disuses generally and associated return on equity. Extension of Presidential memorandum on implementation of energy savings projects and performance-based contracting for energy savings.

Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. Tax reform. CFTC Procedural Reform. Dodd-Frank end-user recordkeeping reform. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by support various incentives. This issue arose in HR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. HR 2202/S 1103: LNG Excise Tax Equalization Act; Support incentives to produce biogas.This issue arose in HR 860: Biogas Investment Credit Act of 2013. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers, and water heaters (25C tax credits). Discussion draft, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for comprehensive income tax reform (taxation of derivatives); HR 1486, the "No Carbon Tax Act of 2013"; H. Con. Res. 24, expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; S. 795, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act; S. 1225, the "Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act of 2013.

Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. HR 624: Cyber Intelligence Sharing & Protection Act (CISPA) of 2013, HR 756: Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013;HR 867: The Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; HR 967: Advancing America's Network and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013; HR 2952: Critical Infrastructure Research and Development Advancement of 2013; HR (no bill # yet): National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (McCaul/Meehan); HR 1353: Cybersecurity Act of 2013; HR 2417, the Security High voltage infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the build-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; HR 2962, the "Saving More American Resources Today (SMART) Grid Study Act of 2013: regarding a National Research Council study on the resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system; S 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; Senate Intelligence Committee discussion draft on cyber security; Senate Commerce Committee staff working draft on cyber security; Cyber Security Executive Order; Discussion Draft of the national Cyber security and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program.

Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. HR 624: Cyber Intelligence Sharing & Protection Act (CISPA) of 2013, HR 756: Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013, HR 967: Advancing America's Network & Information Technology Research & Development Act of 2013.HR 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, HR 867, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; HR 2417, the Security High voltage infrastructure for Electricity from Lethal Damage (SHIELD) Act regarding protection of the build-power system and defense critical electric infrastructure against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities; S 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013; Senate Intelligence Committee discussion draft on cybersecurity; Senate Commerce Committee staff working draft on cybersecurity; Cyber Security Executive Order; Discussion Draft of the national Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (NCCIP) Act of 2013; Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program.

HR 497, the America Works Act, (workforce credentialing); HR 691, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2013, (human resource issues); HR 759, the Equal Standards in Hiring Americans Act (human resources issues); HR 949, the Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013, (Buy America rules); HR 1772, the Legal Workforce Act, (employment verification); HR 1796, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); S 453, the America Works Act,(workforce credentialing); S 700, the Troop Talent Act of 2013, (workforce development); S 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery).

Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in S 488: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, HR 1027: Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, S 570: Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, S 656: Natural Gas Energy & Alternative Rewards (NGEAR) Act.Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. Oppose legislation to eliminate a variety of energy tax credits, including those that benefit fuel cell, electric drive and alternative fuel (including natural gas). This issue arose in HR 259: Energy Freedom & Economic Prosperity Act. To eliminate all energy tax credits, while maintaining general business deductions available to multiple industries. HR 259, the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); HR 407, the Clean Vehicles Incentive Act of 2013, (tax incentives of electric vehicles); HR 1027, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); HR 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting America's Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2103, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); S 488, the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2013, (R&D for electric vehicles); S 638, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013; S 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013.

HR 621, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to be used to implement or enforce a cap and trade program for greenhouse gases; HR 959, the prohibit EPA from awarding any grants or other financial assistance under Sec. 103 of the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the United States; HR 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, including Amt. 91 (McKinley re: allowing synthetic gypsum to be recycled and used inagriculture applications); HR 2081, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013 provisions to prohibit regulation of emissions of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; HR 2127, to prohibit EPA from finalizing NSPS for CO2 emissions from fossil-fueled EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; S 7, the Extreme Weather Prevention and Resilience Act regarding clean energy and effects of climate change; S 17, the Energy Production and Project Delivery Act of 2013 provisions regarding Clean Air Act and climate change issues; S 107, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S 163, to prohibit any regulation regarding carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the United States until China, India, Russia implement similarly reductions; S 317, to require the EPA Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports; S 318, the Environmental Protection Agency Accountability Act of 2013 to rescind funds made available to EIPA if it fails to meet certain deadlines; S 319, the require EPA to provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act; S 332, the Climate Protection Act of 201; S 558, the Accountability in Grants Act of 2013, including S. Amdt. 860 (Feinstein re: amending Section 214 to expand Corps authority eo enter into cost recovery agreements) and S. Amdt. 868 (Barrasso re: Waters of the U.S. guidance issue); S 1202, the Safeguarding America's Future and Environment (SAFE) Act to establish an integrated Federal climate adaptation plan; Discussion Draft of carbon pollution fee legislation circulated by Rep. Waxman, Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Bluemenauer, and Sen. Schatz; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Waters of the US draft guidance and rule-making; Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule-making.

HR 1944, the Private Property Rights Protection Act, to preserve traditional eminent domain authority for public utilities.

Advocated for approrporations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in both the CR and final appropriations bill. This issue arose in HR 933: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013.Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. H.R. 1, the Senate vehicle for Disaster Relief Appropriations, (HUD CDBG Super storm Sand Assistance); HR 152, the "Disaster Relief Appropriations Act 2013, (HUD CDBG Super Storm Sandy Assistance); HR 2216, FY 2014 Military Construction/Veterans Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy, micro grids and grid security); HR 2217, FY 2014 Homeland Security Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to Threat Scenario Project, Spare Transformer Equipment Program and Electric Sector PS-Prep); HR 2397, FY 2014 Defense Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to electric transportation, micro grids and grid security, smart meters, energy efficiency/renewable energy and Troops to Energy Jobs program); HR 2609, FY 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to fossil energy nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); HR 2610, F 2014 Transportation, Housing & Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations (potentially appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporate Average Fuel Economic standards); H. Con. Res. 25, FY 2014 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); FY 2014 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations (potentially appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network, NIST smart grid interoperability, cyber security standards and NSF STEM funding); FY 2014 Financial Services Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to public safety broadband network and electric utility pole attachments); FY 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); FY 2014 Interior/environmental Appropriations, (potentially related to 316(b) regulation governing power plant cooling water systems, CCR regulation and Regional Haze Regulation); S. 1243, FY 2014 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to NHTSA Corporation Average Fuel Economic standards); S. 1245, FY 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations, (potentially appropriations issues related to fossil energy, nuclear energy, electric transportation, smart gird, energy innovation HUBs, transmission and renewable energy); S. Con Res. 8, FY 2014 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally).

S 744, the Boarder Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, (employment verification and disaster recovery).

HR 634, the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, (end-users requirements for derivatives); HR 677, the Inter-Affiliate Swap Clarification Act; HR 1003, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission or the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; HR 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013; S 888, to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act;Reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in S 332: Climate Protection Act of 2013.S 761: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S 1199: All of the Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; HR 1616: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; HR 2351: To repeal the fossil fuel compensation percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. HR 271, the "Resolving Environmental and Grid Relativity Conflicts Act of 2013"; HR 259, The Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act (tax incentive for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); HR 400, the Clean Energy Technology manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2013; HR 407, the Clean Vehicles Inventive Act of 2013(tax incentives for electric vehicles); HR 540, the Energy Efficient Government technology Act, (energy efficiency); HR 596, the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013, HR 835, the Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); HR 1569, the New Fair Deal Busting America's Rigid Outdated & Needless Subsidies Act of 2013, (tax incentives for electric vehicles and fueling infrastructure); HR 1616, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; HR 1659, the Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013; HR 1900, the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, to improve the permitting process for natural gas pipelines; HR 2126, the Better Buildings Act of 2013, (building energy benchmarking); HR 2128, the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Act of 2013 (HOMES Act); HR 2351, to repeal the fossil fuel consumption percentage reduction requirements for Federal buildings under the Energy Conservation and Production Act; S52, the Promoting Efficiency and Savings in Government Act, (Federal Building energy efficiency); S 279, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2013, S 552, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2013; S 570, the Clean Energy Race to the Top Act of 2013, (energy efficiency; clean energy and carbon reduction measures); S 717, the Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; S 761, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013; S 1020, the All of the Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S 1084, the Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2013; S 1106, the SAVE Act; S 1191, the Better Buildings Act, (building energy benchmarking); S 1199, the All of the Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013; S 1200, the Residential Energy Savings Act of 2013; S 1205, the Local Energy Supply and Resiliency Act of 2013; S 1206, a bill to encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings; S 1209, the Senate Energy Race to the Top Initiative Act of 2013; S 1230, the Alternative Fueled Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2013; Discussion Draft, of legislation regarding a National Research Council Study on the resilience and reliability of the nation's power grid; Natural gas supply and related issues; Transmission sitting, permitting, management disuses generally and associated return on equity.

Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. HR 624: Cyber Intelligence Sharing & Protection Act (CISPA) of 2013, HR 756: Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013, HR 967: Advancing America's Network & Information Technology Research & Development Act of 2013.

Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by support various incentives. This issue arose in HR 1364: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2013. Support incentives to produce biogas. This issue arose in HR 860: Biogas Investment Credit Act of 2013. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers, and water heaters (25C tax credits).

Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in S 332: Climate Protection Act of 2013. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production.

HR 2273, "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act", regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations; S 1751, "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act", regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations; HR 3862, "Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act", (introduce transparency and broaden participation in settlement of regulatory lawsuits); S 3512, the "Coal Ast Recycling and Oversight Act of 2012," (bill to establish minimum federal requirements for state coal ash regulatory programs).

HR 97, the "Free Industry Act" to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; HR 153, the "Ensuring Affordable Energy Act" To prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; HR 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; HR 199, the "Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011" to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; HR 750, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act: to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; HR 872, "Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011", (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); HR 910, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011" to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1023, the "No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011", including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1287, "3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011", including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1292, the "Energy Production Freedom Act", to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; HR 1872, the "Employment Protection Act" to requires EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; HR 2250, the "EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011" to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; HR 2401, the "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011", to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency (Sullivan); HR 2891, "America's Energy Independence Act", to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; HR 3391, the "Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act" (Pingreee); HR 3379, the "Regional Haze Federalism Act", to provide states increased flexibility in implementing standards though State implementation plans; HR 3409, the "Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Act"; HR 4255, the "Accountability in Grants Act," to prohibit EPA grants under CAA sec. 103 outside the U.S.; HR 4304, the "Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2012," defines the scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act; HR 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; HR 4965, "Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act", (draft guidance); HR 6091, regional haze and other environmental provision in FY 2013 Interior Appropriations legislation; HR 6172, to prohibit EPA from finalizing any GHG performance standards for EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H. Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy; S 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S 77, the "Pollution and Costs Reduction Act" to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S 228, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act" to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S 231, the "EPA Stationary Source Regulations suspension Act" to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S 482, the "Energy Tax Prevision Act of 2011" to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S 609, the "Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011" to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S 706, the "3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011" including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S 1292, the "Employment Protection Act" to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; Clean Water Act Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; "Waters of the U.S." draft guidance; S 1392, the "EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011" to delay Boiler MACT; S 1393, the "Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act" to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S 1538, the "regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011", S 1720, the "Jobs Through Growth Act", provisions related to EPA regulations; S 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S 1815, the "Cross State Air Pollution Act", to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S 1833, the "Fair Compliance Act of 2011", to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; S 2122, "Defense of Environment and Property Act", (defines scope of federal Jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act); S 2245, "Preserve the Waters of U.S. Act", (draft guidance); S 2300, to delay SCAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; S 2365, the "Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act", comprehensive energy/environmental regulatory reform, including provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the CAA; S 3053, to require senate confirmation of EPA Regional Administrators; S 3240, "Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012", (Clean Water Act-related amendments on Waters of the United States); S.J. Res. 37, disapproving EPA MATS rules; SA 2367 to HR 3240, Hagan-Crapo Amendment to Senate Farm Bill, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); Environmental provisions in draft text of FY 2013 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill released by Senate Committee on Appropriations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; "Waters of the U.S." draft guidance.

S 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; HR 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; HR 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; S 413, "Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act"; HR 668, "SHIELD Act"; HR 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; HR 3523, "Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; S 1342, "Grid Cyber Security Act"; S. 847, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, (reauthorization and reform of the Toxic Substances Control [TSCA]); S. 2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012; Chemical Security (CFATS) Regulatory Program (oversight issues). Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. HR 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011; HR 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2012; HR 3834, Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2012; HR 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2012; S 3342, SECURE IT Act (re-introduction of S 2151; S 3402); S 3414, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012.

HR 301, "New Manhattan Project for Energy Independence" to support RD&D to advance clean energy technologies; HR 909, "A Roadmap for America's Energy Future" to address domestic energy policy, including renewable energy; S 4, "Make America the World's Leader in Clean Energy Act" to promote clean energy; S 559, Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act" including renewable electricity and energy efficiency resource standards; S 741, to amend PURPA to establish a renewable energy standard; S 1000, "Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011", (efficiency); S 1321, the "Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011"; S 1491, "PURPA's Legislative Upgrade to State Authority (PURPA PLUS) Act"; S 1510, "Clean Energy Financing Act of 2011"; S 1586, to establish a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Program; S 1961, "LIHEAP Protection Act"; S 2146, the "Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012"; S 2216, "Rural Energy Savings Program Act", (energy efficiency); S 2465, "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 212", (energy efficiency, electric transportation); HR 2781, to establish a high efficiency gas turbine RD&D program; HR 2782, to establish a wind energy research and development program; HR 2994, the "Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011"; HR 3389, the "Consortia-Led Energy Advancement Networks Act" (Markey); HR 3574, to revise the formula for allocating funding to States under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981; HR 3626, "LIHEAP Protection Act", HR 3807, "Guaranteed Energy Assistance Act of 2011", HR 4017, "Smart Energy ct", (efficiency); HR 4026, "Energy Assistance for American Families Act"; HR 4230, "HOMES Act", (efficiency); HR 4273, the "Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012"; HR 4850, the "enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act", (energy efficiency); HR 5325, "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2012", (energy efficiency, electric transportation); HR 5967, the "American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act" to establish a federal RES/EERS program; HR 6533, to establish minimum levels for assistance for certain States under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, (LIHEAP); JH Res. 117, the "Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013," (LIHEAP); S 398, "Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011" (efficiency); S 3240, "Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012", (LIHEAP, rural transportation); S 3352, "Expanding Industrial Energy and Water Efficiency Incentives Act of 2012," (combined heat and power); S 3371, the "Renewable Energy Environmental Research Act"; Subcommittee Draft, the "Departments of Labor Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2013," (LIHEAP); Transmission sitting, permitting, management issues generally and pricing incentives; Utility Energy Services Contracts Guidance to Federal Agencies. Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011, S 559, Security America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies, S 398, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreement Act, S 1000, Energy Saving Act of 2011, S 1737, Sensible Accounting to Value Energy (SAVE) Act, HR 4017, Smart Energy Act, S 1914, Cut Energy Bills at Home Act, HR 6582, The American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production.

Utility Energy Services Contracts Guidance to Federal Agencies.

S 158, "STB Reauthorization"; S 49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S 1813, "MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century)" (electric vehicles); HR 7, "The American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act", (alternative fuel vehicles); HR 1380, "New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011"; (alternative fuel vehicles); S 948, "Electric Vehicles Act"; S 1863, "New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011", (alternative fuel vehicles); S 1921, "Reducing Energy Use Through Retrofitting Older Vehicles Act"; S 2204, "Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act", (electric vehicles); HR 1402, to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government; HR 1685, "Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011"; HR 1687, Option Fuel Standard Act of 2011; HR 3374, Hybrid Truck Incentives Improvement Act", HR 4348, Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report", (electric vehicles by America provisions); HR 5187, IMPACT Act (electric vehicle credits); HR 6083, the "Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012," (LIHEAP transportation); S 739, a bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Senate at no net cost to the Federal Government. Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. HR 2845; Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 signed into law January 3, 2012. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in HR 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 734, advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011; S 1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011; HR 7, the America Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012; S 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act, Amendment 1782 (Nat Gas Act), HR 1712, Job Creation and Energy Security Act. Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.

HR 1325, "American Manufacturing Efficiency and Retraining Investment Collaboration Achievement Works Act of AMERICA Works Act", (workforce credentialing); HR 4297, "Workforce Investment Improvement Act of 2012", (workforce training); S 1243, "American Manufacturing Efficiency and retraining Investment Collaboration Achievement Works At of AMERICA Works Act", (workforce credentialing). S 3457, the "Veterans Job Corps Act of 2012," (workforce training, credentials).

HR 5325, the "Energy and Water Development and related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013," (appropriations issues generally); HR 5326, the "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013," (appropriations issues generally); HR 5854, Military, Veterans Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); HR 5856, the "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2013," (appropriations issues generally); HR 5972, the "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013," (appropriations issues generally); HR 6020, the "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013," (appropriations issues generally); S 2322, the "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013," (appropriations issues generally); S 2323, Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S 2465, Energy & Water Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S 3301, Financial Services Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S 3295, Labor, HHS Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S 3215, Military, Veterans Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); FY 2013 Interior Environment Appropriations; H. Con. Res. 112, FY 2013 Budget Resolution; HJ RES 117 (PL 112-175), the "Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013," (appropriations issues generally). Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in both the CR and final appropriations bill. The issue arose in HR 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011; H. Res 778, Continuing Appropriations Resolution 2013. Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles.

HR 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; HR 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act", (Public Safety Broadband Network); HR 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011" (spectrum); S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S. 911, "Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act)"; S 1029, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (eKNOW)"; S 1222, Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA).

HR 2682, "Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011", (Over-the-Counter derivatives); HR 3527, "Protecting Main Street End User from Excessive Regulation Act", (Over-the-Counter derivatives).

HR 2682, "Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011", (Over-the-Counter derivatives); HR 3527, "Protecting Main Street End User from Excessive Regulation Act", (Over-the-Counter derivatives).

HR 97, the "Free Industry Act" to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; HR 153, the "Ensuring Affordable Energy Act" To prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; HR 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; HR 199, the "Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011" to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; HR 750, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act: to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; HR 872, "Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011", (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); HR 910, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011" to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1023, the "No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011", including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1287, "3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011", including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1292, the "Energy Production Freedom Act", to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; HR 1872, the "Employment Protection Act" to requires EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; HR 2250, the "EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011" to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; HR 2401, the "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011", to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency (Sullivan); HR 2891, "America's Energy Independence Act", to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; HR 3391, the "Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act" (Pingreee); HR 3379, the "Regional Haze Federalism Act", to provide states increased flexibility in implementing standards though State implementation plans; HR 3409, the "Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Act"; HR 4255, the "Accountability in Grants Act," to prohibit EPA grants under CAA sec. 103 outside the U.S.; HR 4304, the "Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2012," defines the scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act; HR 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; HR 4965, "Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act", (draft guidance); HR 6091, regional haze and other environmental provision in FY 2013 Interior Appropriations legislation; HR 6172, to prohibit EPA from finalizing any GHG performance standards for EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H. Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy; S 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S 77, the "Pollution and Costs Reduction Act" to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S 228, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act" to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S 231, the "EPA Stationary Source Regulations suspension Act" to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S 482, the "Energy Tax Prevision Act of 2011" to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S 609, the "Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011" to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S 706, the "3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011" including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S 1292, the "Employment Protection Act" to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; Clean Water Act Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; "Waters of the U.S." draft guidance; S 1392, the "EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011" to delay Boiler MACT; S 1393, the "Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act" to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S 1538, the "regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011", S 1720, the "Jobs Through Growth Act", provisions related to EPA regulations; S 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S 1815, the "Cross State Air Pollution Act", to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S 1833, the "Fair Compliance Act of 2011", to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; S 2122, "Defense of Environment and Property Act", (defines scope of federal Jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act); S 2245, "Preserve the Waters of U.S. Act", (draft guidance); S 2300, to delay SCAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; S 2365, the "Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act", comprehensive energy/environmental regulatory reform, including provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the CAA; S 3053, to require senate confirmation of EPA Regional Administrators; S 3240, "Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012", (Clean Water Act-related amendments on Waters of the United States); S.J. Res. 37, disapproving EPA MATS rules; SA 2367 to HR 3240, Hagan-Crapo Amendment to Senate Farm Bill, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); Environmental provisions in draft text of FY 2013 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill released by Senate Committee on Appropriations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; "Waters of the U.S." draft guidance.

HR 301, "New Manhattan Project for Energy Independence" to support RD&D to advance clean energy technologies; HR 909, "A Roadmap for America's Energy Future" to address domestic energy policy, including renewable energy; S 4, "Make America the World's Leader in Clean Energy Act" to promote clean energy; S 559, Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act" including renewable electricity and energy efficiency resource standards; S 741, to amend PURPA to establish a renewable energy standard; S 1000, "Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011", (efficiency); S 1321, the "Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011"; S 1491, "PURPA's Legislative Upgrade to State Authority (PURPA PLUS) Act"; S 1510, "Clean Energy Financing Act of 2011"; S 1586, to establish a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Program; S 1961, "LIHEAP Protection Act"; S 2146, the "Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012"; S 2216, "Rural Energy Savings Program Act", (energy efficiency); S 2465, "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 212", (energy efficiency, electric transportation); HR 2781, to establish a high efficiency gas turbine RD&D program; HR 2782, to establish a wind energy research and development program; HR 2994, the "Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011"; HR 3389, the "Consortia-Led Energy Advancement Networks Act" (Markey); HR 3574, to revise the formula for allocating funding to States under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981; HR 3626, "LIHEAP Protection Act", HR 3807, "Guaranteed Energy Assistance Act of 2011", HR 4017, "Smart Energy ct", (efficiency); HR 4026, "Energy Assistance for American Families Act"; HR 4230, "HOMES Act", (efficiency); HR 4273, the "Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012"; HR 4850, the "enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act", (energy efficiency); HR 5325, "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2012", (energy efficiency, electric transportation); HR 5967, the "American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act" to establish a federal RES/EERS program; HR 6533, to establish minimum levels for assistance for certain States under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, (LIHEAP); JH Res. 117, the "Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013," (LIHEAP); S 398, "Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011" (efficiency); S 3240, "Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012", (LIHEAP, rural transportation); S 3352, "Expanding Industrial Energy and Water Efficiency Incentives Act of 2012," (combined heat and power); S 3371, the "Renewable Energy Environmental Research Act"; Subcommittee Draft, the "Departments of Labor Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2013," (LIHEAP); Transmission sitting, permitting, management issues generally and pricing incentives; Utility Energy Services Contracts Guidance to Federal Agencies. Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011, S 559, Security America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies, S 398, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreement Act, S 1000, Energy Saving Act of 2011, S 1321, Practical Energy Plan of 2011, S 1737, Sensible Accounting to Value Energy (SAVE) Act, HR 4017, Smart Energy Act, S 1914, Cut Energy Bills at Home Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production.

S 158, "STB Reauthorization"; S 49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S 1813, "MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century)" (electric vehicles); HR 7, "The American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act", (alternative fuel vehicles); HR 1380, "New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011"; (alternative fuel vehicles); S 948, "Electric Vehicles Act"; S 1863, "New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011", (alternative fuel vehicles); S 1921, "Reducing Energy Use Through Retrofitting Older Vehicles Act"; S 2204, "Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act", (electric vehicles); HR 1402, to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government; HR 1685, "Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011"; HR 1687, Option Fuel Standard Act of 2011; HR 3374, Hybrid Truck Incentives Improvement Act", HR 4348, Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report", (electric vehicles by America provisions); HR 5187, IMPACT Act (electric vehicle credits); HR 6083, the "Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012," (LIHEAP transportation); S 739, a bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Senate at no net cost to the Federal Government. Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. HR 2845; Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 signed into law January 3, 2012. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in HR 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 734, advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011; S 1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011; HR 7, the America Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012; S 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act, Amendment 1782 (Nat Gas Act). Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.

Utility Energy Services Contracts Guidance to Federal Agencies.

S 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; HR 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; HR 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; S 413, "Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act"; HR 668, "SHIELD Act"; HR 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; HR 3523, "Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; S 1342, "Grid Cyber Security Act"; S. 847, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, (reauthorization and reform of the Toxic Substances Control [TSCA]); S. 2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012; Chemical Security (CFATS) Regulatory Program (oversight issues). Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. HR 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011; HR 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2012; HR 3834, Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2012; HR 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2012; S 3342, SECURE IT Act (re-introduction of S 2151; S 3402); S 3414, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012.

HR 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; HR 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act", (Public Safety Broadband Network); HR 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011" (spectrum); S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S. 911, "Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act)"; S 1029, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (eKNOW)"; S 1222, Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA).

HR 2273, "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act", regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations; S 1751, "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act", regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations; HR 3862, "Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act", (introduce transparency and broaden participation in settlement of regulatory lawsuits); S 3512, the "Coal Ast Recycling and Oversight Act of 2012," (bill to establish minimum federal requirements for state coal ash regulatory programs).

HR 1325, "American Manufacturing Efficiency and Retraining Investment Collaboration Achievement Works Act of AMERICA Works Act", (workforce credentialing); HR 4297, "Workforce Investment Improvement Act of 2012", (workforce training); S 1243, "American Manufacturing Efficiency and retraining Investment Collaboration Achievement Works At of AMERICA Works Act", (workforce credentialing). S 3457, the "Veterans Job Corps Act of 2012," (workforce training, credentials).

HR 5325, the "Energy and Water Development and related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013," (appropriations issues generally); HR 5326, the "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013," (appropriations issues generally); HR 5854, Military, Veterans Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); HR 5856, the "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2013," (appropriations issues generally); HR 5972, the "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013," (appropriations issues generally); HR 6020, the "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013," (appropriations issues generally); S 2322, the "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013," (appropriations issues generally); S 2323, Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S 2465, Energy & Water Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S 3301, Financial Services Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S 3295, Labor, HHS Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S 3215, Military, Veterans Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); FY 2013 Interior Environment Appropriations; H. Con. Res. 112, FY 2013 Budget Resolution; HJ RES 117 (PL 112-175), the "Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013," (appropriations issues generally). Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in both the CR and final appropriations bill. The issue arose in HR 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011; H. Res 778, Continuing Appropriations Resolution 2013. Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles.

S. Amendment 1654, to HR 1813, Boozman Amendment to Surface Transportation Bill, (private property protection act to preserve existing authority to use eminent domain); HR 1433, "Private Property Rights Protection Act", (preserving existing authority for utilities to use eminent domain authority).

S 158, "STB Reauthorization"; S 49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S 1813, "MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century)" (electric Vehicles); HR 7, "The American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act", (alternative fuel vehicles); HR 1380, "New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011"; (alternative fuel vehicles); S 948, "Electric Vehicles Act"; S 1863, "New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011", (alternative fuel vehicles); S 1921, "Reducing Energy Use Through Retrofitting Older Vehicles Act"; S 2204, "Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act", (electric vehicles); HR 1402, to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government; HR 1685, "Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011"; HR 1687, Option Fuel Standard Act of 2011; HR 3374, Hybrid Truck Incentives Improvement ct", HR 4348, Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report", (electric vehicles buy America provisions); HR 5187, IMPACT Act (electric vehicle credits); S 1603 Open Fuel Standard Act of 2011; Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. HR 2845; Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 signed into law January 3, 2012. Promote & protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. HR 2845, Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011, signed into law January 3, 2012. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in HR 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 734, advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011; S 1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011; HR 7, the America Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012; S 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act, Amendment 1782 (Nat Gas Act). Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.

HR 2273, "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act", regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations; S 1751, "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act", regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations; HR 3862, "Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act", (introduce transparency and broaden participation in settlement of regulatory lawsuits); HR 4348, Surface Transportation Bill Extenstion & Conference Report, (coal ash).

HR 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; HR 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act", (Public Safety Broadband Network); HR 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011" (spectrum); S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S. 911, "Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act)"; S 1029, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (eKNOW)"; S 1222, Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA).

HR 2682, "Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011", (Over-the-Counter derivatives); HR 3527, "Protecting Main Street End User from Excessive Regulation Act", (Over-the-Counter derivatives).

S 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; HR 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; HR 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; S 413, "Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act"; HR 668, "SHIELD Act"; HR 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; HR 3523, "Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; S 1342, "Grid Cyber Security Act"; S. 847, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, (reauthorization and reform of the Toxic Substances Control [TSCA]); Chemical Security (CFATS) Regulatory Program (oversight issues). Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors. HR 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011; HR 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2012; HR 3834, Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2012; HR 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2012; S 2151, SECURE IT Act of 2012.

FY 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations; FY 2013 Defense Appropriations; FY 2013 Energy and Water Development Appropriations; FY 2013 Financial Services Appropriations; FY 2013 Interior Environment Appropriations; FY 2013 Labor, HHS Appropriations; FY 2012 Transportation, HUD Appropriations; H. Con. Res 112, FY 2013 Budget Resolution. Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP at $5.1 billion in both the CR and final appropriations bill. The issue arose in HR 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. HR 5326, Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act (appropriations issues generally); S 2323, Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S 2323, Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); HR 5856, Defense Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); HR 5325, Energy & Water Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S 2465, Energy & Water Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); HR 6020, Financial Services Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S 3301, Financial Services Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S 3295, Labor, HHS Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S 3295, Labor, HSHS Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); HR 5972, Transportation, HUD Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); HR 5854, Military, Veterans Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S 3215, Military, Veterans Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); FY 2013 Interior Environment Appropriations; H. Con. Res. 112, FY 2013 Budget Resolution.

Utility Energy Services Contracts Guidance to Federal Agenices.

HR 97, the "Free Industry Act" to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; HR 153, the "Ensuring Affordable Energy Act" To prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; HR 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; HR 199, the "Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011" to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; HR 750, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act: to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; HR 872, "Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011", (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); HR 910, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011" to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1023, the "No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011", including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1287, "3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011", including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1292, the "energy Production Freedom Act", to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; HR 1872, the "employment Protection Act" to requires EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; HR 2250, the "EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011" to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; HR 2401, the "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011", to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency (Sullivan); HR 2891, "America's Energy Independence Act", to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; HR 3391, the "Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act" (Pingreee); HR 3379, the "Regional Haze Federalism Act", to provide states increased flexibility in implementing standards though State implementation plans; HR 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; HR 4965, "Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act", (draft guidance); HR __, regional haze and other environmental provisions in FY 2013 Interior Appropriations legislation (Simpson); H. Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy; S 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S 77, the "Pollution and Costs Reduction Act" to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S 228, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act" to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S 231, the "EPA Stationary Source Regulations suspension Act" to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S 482, the "Energy Tax Prevision Act of 2011" to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S 609, the "Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011" to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S 706, the "3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011" including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S 1292, the "Employment Protection Act" to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; Clean Water Act Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; "Waters of the U.S." draft guidance; S 1392, the "EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011" to delay Boiler MACT; S 1393, the "Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act" to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S 1538, the "regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011", S 1720, the "Jobs Through Growth Act", provisions related to EPA regulations; S 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S 1815, the "Cross State Air Pollution Act", to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S 1833, the "Fair Compliance Act of 2011", to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; S 2122, "Defense of Environment and Property Act", (defines scope of federal Jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act); S 2245, "Preserve the Waters of U.S. Act", (draft guidance); S 2300, to delay SCAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; S 2365, the "Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act", comprehensive energy/environmental regulatory reform, including provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the CAA; S 3053, to require senate confirmation of EPA Regional Administrators; S 3240, "Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012", (Clean Water Act-related amendments on Waters of the United States); S.J. Res. 37, disapproving EPA MATS rules; SA 2367 to HR 3240, Hagan-Crapo Amendment to Senate Farm Bill, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); HR 872, "Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011:, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA).

HR 1325, "American Manufacturing Efficiency and Retraining Investment Collaboration Achievement Works Act of AMERICA Works Act", (workforce credentialing); HR 4297, "Workforce Investment Improvement Act of 2012", (workforce training); S 1243, "American Manufacturing Efficiency and retraining Investment Collaboration Achievement Works At of AMERICA Works Act", (workforce credentialing).

HR 500, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new quailed plug-in-electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit; S 1813, "MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century): (tax issues); HR 3091, to make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends; HR 3765, "Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011" (spectrum); HR 3768, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the credit for plug-in electric drive vehicles; HR 4348, Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report, (pension smoothing provisions); HR 3901, the Tax Hike Prevention & Business Certainty Act, (dividend tax rate); S 232, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit; S 1285, "Hybrid and Electric Trucks and Infrastructure Act" (electric vehicles); S 1647, a bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; S 2161, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for certain plug-in vehicles. Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. This issue arose in HR 3091, to make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends; S 1647 to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gain rates. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in HR 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 734, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011; S 1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011. Support incentives to produce biogas. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits).

HR 2682, "Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011", (Over-the-Counter derivatives); HR 3527, "Protecting Main Street End User from Excessive Regulation Act", (Over-the-Counter derivatives).

HR 500, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new quailed plug-in-electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit; S 1813, "MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century): (tax issues); HR 3091, to make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends; HR 3374, "Hybrid Truck Incentives Improvement Act" (electric vehicle incentives); HR 3765, "Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011" (spectrum); HR 3768, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the credit for plug-in electric drive vehicles; S 232, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit; S 1285, "Hybrid and Electric Trucks and Infrastructure Act" (electric vehicles); S 1647, a bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; S 2161, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for certain plug-in vehicles. Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in HR 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 734, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011; S 1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011. Support incentives to produce biogas.

S 158, "STB Reauthorization"; S 49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S 1813, "MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century)" (electric Vehicles); HR 7, "The American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act", (alternative fuel vehicles); HR 1380, "New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011"; (alternative fuel vehicles); S 948, "Electric Vehicles Act"; S 1863, "New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011", (alternative fuel vehicles); S 1921, "Reducing Energy Use Through Retrofitting Older Vehicles Act"; S 2204, "Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act", (electric vehicles). Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. HR 2845; Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 signed into law January 3, 2012. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by support various incentives. This issue arose in HR 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 734, advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011; S 1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011; HR 7, the America Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012; S 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act, Amendment 1782 (Nat Gas Act). Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.

Coal Ash issues generally; HR 2273, "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act", regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations; S 1751, "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act", regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations; HR 3862, "Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act", (introduce transparency and broaden participation in settlement of regulatory lawsuits).

HR 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; HR 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act", (Public Safety Broadband Network); HR 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011" (spectrum); S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S. 911, "Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act)"; S 1029, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (eKNOW)"; S 1222, Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA).

Clean energy standard legislation generally; HR 301, "New Manhattan Project for Energy Independence" to support RD&D to advance clean energy technologies; HR 909, "A Roadmap for America's Energy Future" to address domestic energy policy, including renewable energy; S 4, "Make America the World's Leader in Clean Energy Act" to promote clean energy; S 559, Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act" including renewable electricity and energy efficiency resource standards; S 741, to amend PURPA to establish a renewable energy standard; S 1000, "Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011", (efficiency); S 1321, the "Practical energy Plan Act of 2011"; S 2216, "Rural Energy Savings Program Act", (energy efficiency); HR 2781, to establish a high efficiency gas turbine RD&D program; HR 2782, to establish a wind energy research and development program; HR 2994, the "Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011"; HR 3389, the "Consortia-Led Energy Advancement Networks Act" (Markey); HR 4017, "Smart Energy Act" (efficiency); HR 4230, "HOMES Act", (efficiency); Utility Energy Services Contracts Guidance to Federal Agencies; HR 4273, the "Resolving Environmental and Grid Relativity Conflicts Act of 2012" (Olson); S 398, "Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011" (efficiency); S 1491, "PURPA's Legislative Upgrade to State Authority (PURPA PLUS) Act"; S 1510, "Clean Energy Financing Act of 2011"; S 1586, to establish a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Program; S 2146, the "Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012" (Bingaman); Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally. Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011, S 559, Security America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies, S 398, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreement Act, S 1000, Energy Saving Act of 2011, S 1321, Practical Energy Plan of 2011, S 1737, Sensible Accounting to Value Energy (SAVE) Act, HR 4017, Smart Energy Act, S 1914, Cut Energy Bills at Home Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. This issue arose in HR 1084 and S 587, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.

FY 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations; FY 2013 Defense Appropriations; FY 2013 Energy and Water Development Appropriations; FY 2013 Financial Services Appropriations; FY 2013 Interior Environment Appropriations; FY 2013 Labor, HHS Appropriations; FY 2012 Transportation, HUD Appropriations; H. Con. Res 112, FY 2013 Budget Resolution. Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP at $5.1 billion in both the CR and final appropriations bill. The issue arose in HR 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 and HR 4026, Energy Assistance for American Families Act. Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles.

HR 1573, to facilitate implementation of Title VII of Dodd-Frank Wall Street & Consumer Protection Act, to delay by 18 months implementation of Title VII of Dodd-Frank, (over-the -counter derivatives); HR 1840, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; HR 2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (over-the-counter derivatives).

HR 2055, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, appropriations issues generally); HR 2584, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (coal ash); FY 2012 Budget Resolution; HR 2354, Energy and Water development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012 (efficiency, electric transportation); HR 2608, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012; HR 2112, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012; HR 2596, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2012; S 1572, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012; HR 2219, Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2012; HR 2354, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2012; HR 2434, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act 2012; S 1573, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act 2012; HR 2017, Continuing Appropriations Act 2012 (Homeland Security); S 1599, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2012 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); HR 3070, Labor, Heath and Human Services Appropriations Bill (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); HR 3671, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2012 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program); HR 3671, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2012 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, appropriations issues generally); HR 3672, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act 2012 (appropriations issues generally); S 1601, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act 2012; S 1596, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2012; HJ Res. 94, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes; HJ Res. 95, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes; HJ Res. 79, Continuing Appropriations Resolutions, 2012. Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP at $5.1 billion in both the CR and final appropriations bill. This issue arose in: HR 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles.

HR 10, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011, (as relates to EPA regulations); HR 97, the Free Industry Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; HR 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; HR 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; HR 199, the Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; HR 750, the Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; HR 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1287, 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1292, the Energy Protection Freedom Act, to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; HR 1872, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; HR 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; HR 3379, the Regional Haze Federalism Act to provide States increased flexibility in implementing standards through State implementation plans; S 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S 228, the Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt regulation of action relating to or consideration of greenhouse gases; S 231, the EPA Stationary source Regulations Suspension Act to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011 to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S 70, the 3-D Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S 1292, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; Clean Water Act, section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Waters of the U.S. draft guidance; HR 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; HR 2891, the America's Energy Independence Act, to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; S 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to delay Boiler MACT; S 1393, the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; SJ Res. 27, disapproving the EPA Cross- State Air Pollution Rule; S 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011; S 1720, the Jobs Through Growth Act, provisions related to EPA regulations; S 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S 1815, the Cross State Air Pollution Act to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S 1833, the Fair Compliance Act of 2011, to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; Draft legislation to provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze standards through State implementation plans.

Clean energy standard legislation generally; HR 301, New Manhattan Project for Energy Independence to support RD&D to advance clean energy technologies; HR 909, A Roadmap for America's Energy Future to address domestic energy policy include renewable energy; S 4, Make America the World's Leader in Clean Energy Act to promote clean energy; S 559, Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act including renewable electricity and energy efficiency resource standards; S 741, to amend PUPRA to establish a renewable energy standard; S 963, Reducing Federal Energy Dollars Act of 2011, (efficiency); S 1000, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011, (efficiency); S 1321, the Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011; HR 2781, to establish a high efficiency gas turbine RD&D program; HR 2782, to establish a wind energy research and development program; HR 2994, the Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011; S 398, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011 (efficiency); S 1491, PURPA's Legislative Upgrade to State Authority (PURPA PLUS) Act; S 1510, Clean Energy Financing Act of 2011; S 1586, to establish a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Program; Transmission siting, permitting, management issues generally. Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011, S 559, Securing America's Future with energy & Sustainable Technologies, S 398, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreement Act, S 1000, Energy Savings Act of 2011, S1321, Practical Energy Plan of 2011, S 1737, Sensible Accounting to Value Energy (SAVE) Act. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. This issue arose in HR 1084 & S 587, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.

S 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act; HR 76, Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act; HR 174, Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act; S 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act; HR 668, SHIELD Act; HR 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act; S 1342, Grid Cyber Security Act; S 847, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011 (reauthorization and reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

HR 3091 to make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends; HR 3374, Hybrid Truck Incentives Improvement Act (electric vehicle incentives); HR 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (tax extenders); HR 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (spectrum); S 1285, Hybrid and Electric Trucks and Infrastructure Act (electric vehicles); S 1647, a bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates. Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act), S 734, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011, S 1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011. Support incentives to produce biogas. Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits).

HR 607, Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act; S 28, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act; S 911, Strengthening Public Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act); HR __, House Energy and Commerce Committee Public Safety Broadband Network Bill; S 1029, Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (eKNOW); S 1222, Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA).

Coal Ash issues generally; HR 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations; HR 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, bill to prevent double permitting requirement for herbicides and pesticides.

HR 1573, to facilitate implementation of Title VII of Dodd-Frank Wall Street & Consumer Protection Act, to delay by 18 months implementation of Title VII of Dodd-Frank, (Over-the-Counter derivatives); HR 1840, to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders; HR 2682, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (Over-the-Counter derivatives).

Coal Ash issues generally; HR 2273, Coal residuals Reuse and management Act, regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations; HR 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, bill to prevent double permitting requirement for herbicides and pesticides.

HR 10, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011 (as it relates to EPA regulations); HR 97, the Free Industry Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; HR 153, the Ensuring Affordable Energy Act to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; HR 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; HR 199, the Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011 to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; HR 750, the Defending American's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; HR 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1287, 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1292, the Energy Production Freedom Act, to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; HR 1705, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; HR 1872, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; HR 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; S 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S 228, the Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act to preempt regulation of action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S 493, the SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011, amendments related to EPA greenhouse gas regulations; S 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011 to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S 706, the 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011, including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S 1220, Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011, (energy, CES, CCS); S 1292, the Employment Protection Act to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Waters or the U.S. draft guidance; HR 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011, to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency; HR 2891, America's Energy Independence Act to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; S 1392, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 to delay Boiler MACT; S 1393, the Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; SJ Res 27, disapproving the EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; S 1538, the Regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011.

Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 734, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011; S 1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011. Support incentives to produce biogas. S 89, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011, (3% withholding); S 164, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011, (3% withholding); HR 674, to Repeal the Imposition of 3% Withholding, (3% withholding).

Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S 559, Securing America's Future with Energy & Sustainable Technologies; S 398, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreement Act; S 1000, Energy Saving Act of 2011; S 1321, Practical Energy Plan of 2011. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. This issue arose in: HR 1084 and S 587, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act. Clean energy standard legislation generally; HR 301, the New Manhattan Project for Energy Independence to support RD&D to advance clean energy technologies; HR 909, a Roadmap for America's Energy Future to address domestic energy policy, including renewable energy; S. 4, the Make America the World's Leader in Clean Energy Act to promote clean energy; S 559, the Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act including renewable electricity and energy efficiency resource standards; S 741 to amend PURPA to establish a renewable energy standard; S 963, Reducing Federal Energy Dollars Act of 2011, (efficiency), S 1000, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011, (efficiency); S 1321, the Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011; HR 2781 to establish a high efficiency gas turbine RD&D program; HR 2782 to establish a wind energy research and development program; HR 2994, the Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011; S 1491, the PURPA's Legislative Upgrade to State Authority (PURPA PLUS) Act; S 1510, the Clean Energy Financing Act of 2011; S 1586 to establish a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Program.

HR 607 Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act; S 28, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act; S 911, Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act); HR __, House Energy and Commerce Committee Public Safety Broadband Network Bill; S 1029, Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (eKNOW); S 1222, Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA).

Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. This issue arose in: S 275, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011; HR 2937, Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act of 2011; HR 2845, Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 734, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011; S 1011, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011. Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. S 158, STB Reauthorization; S 49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; S 1361, Battery Innovation Act of 2011 (Electric Vehicles); S 1294, Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act of 2011; (Electric Vehicles); HR 2845, the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 (regarding carbon dioxide pipelines); S 734, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011, (electric vehicles); S 948, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2011; S 1011, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011 (electric vehicles).

H.R. 1573, "To facilitate implementation of Title VII of Dodd-Frank Wall Street & Consumer Protection Act", to delay by 18 months implementation of Title VII of Dodd-Frank, (Over-The-Counter derivatives).

H.R. 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"

H.R. 10, the "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011", (as it relates to EPA regulations); H.R. 97, the "Free Industry Act" (to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act); H.R. 153, the "Ensuring Affordable Energy Act" (to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations); H.R. 199, the "Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011:, (to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act); H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 750, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act" (to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law); H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011, (to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act); H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, (including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act); S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act, (to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners); S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act, (to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases); S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act, (to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act); S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011, (to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act); S. 493, the "SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011", (amendments related to EPA greenhouse gas regulations); S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011, (to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment); S. 706, the "3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011", including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S. 1220, "Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011", (energy, CES, CCS); S. 1292, the "Employment Protection Act" to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions. Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; Lugar discussion drafts, (energy, CES, NSR); Waters of the U.S." draft guidance.

Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. Support incentives to produce biogas. S. 89, "Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011", (3% withholding); S. 164, "Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011", (3% withholding); H.R. 674, "To Repeal the Imposition of 3% Withholding", (3% withholding).

Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011; S 559, Securing America's Future with Energy & Sustainable Technologies. Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. This issue arose in: HR 1084 & S 587, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act. Clean energy standard legislation generally; H.R. 301, the "New Manhattan Project for Energy Independence" to support RD&D to advance clean energy technologies; H.R. 909, the "A Roadmap for America's Energy Future" to address domestic energy policy, including renewable energy; S. 4, the "Make America the World's Leader in Clean Energy Act" to promote clean energy; S. 559, the Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act" including renewable electricity and energy efficiency resource standards; S. 741, to amend PURPA to establish a renewable energy standard; S. 963, Reducing Federal Energy Dollars Act of 2011, (efficiency); S.1000, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011, (efficiency); S. 1321, the Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011

Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP at $5.1 billion in both the CR and final appropriations bill. This issue arose in: HR 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. FY 2012 Agriculture, Rural Development Appropriations; FY 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations; FY 2012 Defense Appropriations; FY 2012 Energy and Water Development Appropriations; FY 2012 Financial Services Appropriations; FY 2012 Homeland Security Appropriations; FY 2012 Interior Environment Appropriations; FY 2012 Labor, HHS Appropriations; FY 2012 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations; FY 2012 Transportation, HUD Appropriations; FY 2012 Budget Resolution; H.R. 1473, Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011; H. Con. Res. 34, Budget of the United States Government, FY 2012, (LIHEAP Funding, CCS Funding, EERE Budget, Electricity Budget).

Coal Ash issues generally.

S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; H. R. 668, "SHIELD Act"; H. R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; H.R.908, "Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act"; H.R.901, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011"; H.R.916, "Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011"

H.R. 10, the "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011", (as it relates to EPA regulations); H.R. 97, the "Free Industry Act" (to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act); H.R. 153, the "Ensuring Affordable Energy Act" (to prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations); H.R. 199, the "Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011:, (to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act); H.R. 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; H.R. 750, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act" (to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law); H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011, (to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act); H.R. 1023, the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011, (including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act); S. 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S. 77, the Pollution and Costs Reduction Act, (to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners); S. 228, the Defending Americas Affordable Energy and Jobs Act, (to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases); S. 231, the EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act, (to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act); S. 482, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011, (to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act); S. 493, the "SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011", (amendments related to EPA greenhouse gas regulations); S. 609, the Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy (CARE) Act of 2011, (to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment); Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; S. 629, the "Hydropower Improvement Act", (promoting the addition of new hydropower capacity);

Regulatory reform issues generally.

Coal Ash issues generally.

S. 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; H.R. 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; H.R. 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; H. R. 668, "SHIELD Act"; H. R. 1136, "Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; H.R.908, "Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act"; H.R.901, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011"; H.R.916, "Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011"

Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP at $5.1 billion in both the CR and final appropriations bill. This issue arose in: HR 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011. Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. H.R.1, "Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011", (LIHEAP funding, numerous amendments related to EPA regulations and other environmental and climate change issues, McKinley amendment on coal ash); FY 2012 Agriculture, Rural Development Appropriations; FY 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations; FY 2012 Defense Appropriations; FY 2012 Energy and Water Development Appropriations; FY 2012 Financial Services Appropriations; FY 2012 Homeland Security Appropriations; FY 2012 Interior Environment Appropriations; FY 2012 Labor, HHS Appropriations; FY 2012 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations; FY 2012 Transportation, HUD Appropriations; FY 2012 Budget Resolution; No Bill Number, Budget of the United States Government, FY 2012, (LIHEAP Funding, CCS Funding, EERE Budget, Electricity Budget); H. Amendment 56 to H.R. 1 - to increase the Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding by $390,328,000; H. Amendment 57 to H.R. 1 - to increase funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program by $42,676,000.

Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. This issue arose in: S 275, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. This issue arose in: HR 1380, support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act). Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel. Support incentives for natural gas vehicles. Advocate for authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. S. 158, "STB Reauthorization"; S. 49, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S. 298, "Charging America Forward Act", (EV's).

Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. Support incentives to produce biogas. S. 89, "Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011", (3% withholding); S. 164, "Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011", (3% withholding); S. Amendment 212, "Repeal of Imposition of Withholding", (3% withholding); H.R. 674, "To Repeal the Imposition of 3% Withholding", (3% withholding); S. 298, "Charging American Forward Act", (tax credit for electric vehicles).

S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; (Over-the Counter derivatives); H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Over-the-Counter derivatives).

HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act, (cease & desist market manipulation section). Transmission siting and permitting issues generally.

Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House or Senate and any regulatory regime it may create, including emissions allowances and limiting costs to utilities and their customers addressed in: HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act; Coal Ash issues generally.

Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates. These issues arose in: S 3079, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010; S3177, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S 3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 661, Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act S 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act HR 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S 363, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. This issue arose in: HR 2766 and S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act HR 4785, Rural Energy Savings Program Act S. 949, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010 (renewable); Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation; S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 (comprehensive energy bill); HR 5883, Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act; HR. 5899, A Roadmap for American's Energy Future (reverse auction for renewables) S. 20, Clean Energy Standard Act (clean energy standard) S. 3576, Securing American's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (RES/EERS); S. 3618, Enabling the Nuclear Renaissance Act (including declaring nuclear as renewables) S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act (electric vehicles; Home star energy efficiency); S. 3813, Renewable Electricity Promotion Act (renewable electricity standard) S. 3923, Let the States Innovate on Sustainable Energy Act (state feed-in-tariff authority); S. 3925, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act (Efficiency)

Promote and protect the security interests of natural gas utilities regarding HR 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT), and the scope of its authority over certain utility activities; Exclude utility storage facilities from coverage under legislation HR 2477, bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities; Exclude utility storage facilities from coverage under legislation. S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009; S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act; H.R. 2195, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act; HR 2165, Bulk Power Protection Act; S 3480, Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010; S. 3538, National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010; HR 5548, Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010; HR 5026, Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense Act of 2010.

Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities. These issues arose in: S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, To amend Title 49, United States Code, to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities and access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes. HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act; Regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to constitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. These issues arose in: S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act, Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles; HR 1622, S 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill (rail/coal); S. 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; H.R. 233, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; 2. 3715, Charging America Forward Act (EV's)

FCC National Braodband Plan; HR 5695 , Electric Consumer Right to Know Act; S 3487, Electric Consumer Right to Know Act

Corporate Taxation. Support lower rates on taxation of dividends. This issue arose in: Public Law #111-312/HR 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation. This issue arose in: HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property. Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives. These issues arose in: S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of efficient natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, new Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas. HR 4149, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power, (renewable integration credit); S. 3715, Charging America Forward Act, (Tax credits for EV's); S. 3793, Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010; (extension of tax credits for EV's and energy efficiency); S. 1091, Storage Act (tax incentives for energy storage); HR 4210, Storage Act (tax incentives for energy storage); HR 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010; (dividend tax rate extension, bonus depreciation/expensing, and energy efficiency tax incentives); HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act, (bonus depreciation); HR 4213, The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, (energy extenders and pension relief); S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009, (dividend tax relief); S. 2854, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes, (tax credits for EV's); S. 3442, The Eclectric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010; (tax credits for EV's); Dividend tax rate issues generally; S. 3793, Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010, (extension of tax credits for EV's and energy efficiency).

Dept. of Navy Utility Efficiency Service Contract Contracting Issue

S. 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; H.R. 233, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill; S. 3442, Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010; S. 3495, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; S. 3511, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; S. 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; S. 3715, Charging America Forward Act; S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil; Company Accountability Act of 2010 (electric transportation) S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010 S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010 HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006 HR 6295, to amend Title 49, United States Code, to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes; S 3856, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2010; S 3824, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act of 2010; HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement and Safety Act of 2006; HR 6295, To amend Title 49, United States Code, to enhance pipeline safety, to provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities, and for other purposes; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 1733, American Power Act, Support incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel; HR 6008, Corporate Liability and Emergency Accident Notification (CLEAN) Act; regarding telephonic notification within one hour of discovery, oppose provision that would require an alarm or 911 notification to constitute "Discovery of Condition" for an operator; S 3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; Support incentives for natural gas vehicles.

H.R. 5696, Electric Consumer Right to Know Act; S. 3487, Electric Consumer Right to Know Act; FCC National Broadband Plan

H.R. 4213, The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, (energy extenders and pension relief); H.R. 4149, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchases or produces renewable power, (renewable integration credit); S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009, (dividend tax relief); S. 3381, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes; H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act, (bonus depreciation); S. 2854, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for new qualified hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes, (tax credits for EV's); S. 3442, The Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010; (tax credits for EV's); S. 3715, Charging America Forward Act, (Tax credits for EV's); S. 3793, Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010; (extension of tax credits for EV's and energy efficiency); S 567 A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13; HR 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property; S 1643, Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies S 1408, HR 1835, S. 3815 Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas S Amdt 4319 to H.R. 4213, Oppose repeal of energy production incentives HR 4213, American Jobs Enclosing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation S 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009, Support lower tax votes on dividends; S 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act, Support extension of 50% bonus depreciation.

Protect the interests of utilities regarding proposals to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments and billing processes. HR 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009; S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act; H.R. 2195, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act; H.R. 2165, Bulk Power System Protection Act; H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act (reauthorizes and establishes new requirements for securing facilities); S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act (Extends authorization of current CFATS program); S. 3480, Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010; S. 3538, National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010; H.R. 5548, Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010; H.R. 5026, Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense Act of 2010 HR 2477, bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities; exclude utility storage facilities from coverage under legislation.

Transmission siting and permitting issues generally; H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act, (Cease & Desist Market Manipulation Section).

H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act: S. 787, The Clean Water Restoration Act, (clean water act jurisdictional issues); H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy & Security Act; H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); H.J. Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.R. Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J. Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the3 definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act S. 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009 S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009 S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass"; S.J. Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation on climate change and energy policy ("American Power Act") (electric utility industry issues, including cost-containment and technology development) S. 1816, Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act, (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R. 3852, Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act, (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector. H.R. 5088, America's Commitment to Clean Water Act, (addresses Clean Water jurisdictional issues); H.R. 5674, Mercury Reduction and Energy Security Act S. 3655, establishing a point of order against certain climate change legislation; Climate Change legislation generally; Ocean policy generally.

S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, (OTC derivatives); H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, (OTC derivatives).

House Chairman's mark, FY 2011 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill; (LIHEAP funding) S. 3686 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, (LIHEAP funding); Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); HR 4554, Increase the fully authorized level for LIHEAP from $5.1 to $7.6 billion; HR 3081, Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, Maintain full funding for LIHEAP at the $5.1 billion in both the CR and final appropriations bill; Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles; HR 1622, S 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.

H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; S. 787, The Clean Water Restoration Act, (clean water act jurisdictional issues); H.R. 2454, American Celan Energy adn Security Act; H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); H.J. Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause and contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J. Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause of contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J. Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H. Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S. 1462, American Clean Air Protection Act; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act; S 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009; S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass"; S.J. Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy ("American Power Act"); S. 1816, Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act, (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R. 3852, Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act, (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; Electric utility industry issues on KGL Climate Change initiative (cost containment, Tech dev.); Power sector-only climate legislation; H.R. 5088, America's Commitment to Clean Water Act, (addresses Clean Water jurisdictional issues); Ocean policy generally.

Protect the interests of utilities regarding proposals to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments and billing processes. Restoring American Financial Stability - Senate Banking Committee bill HR 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 HR 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

Dept. of Navy Utility Efficiency Service Contract Contracting Issue.

Corporate Taxation. S 567 - a bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates. Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13. HR 4411, support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property. S 1643, support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies. S 1408, HR 1835, support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act). S 306, HR 1158, support incentives to produce biogas. Oppose repeal of energy production incentives. Oppose prohibition against using LIFO accounting for inventory. HR 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009. S 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009. S 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act; H.R. 4213, The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, (energy extenders and pension relief); H.R. 4149, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchase or produces renewable power, (renewable integration credit); S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009, (dividend tax relief); S. 3381, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes; H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act, (bonus depreciation); S. 2854, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit of renew qualified hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes, (tax credits for EV's); S. 3442, The Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010, (tax credits for EV's).

S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, (OTC derivatives); H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, (OTC derivatives).

Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). HR 4554 - Increase the fully authorized level for LIHEAP from $5.1 to $7.6 billion. Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. HR 1622, S 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies.

Promote and protect the security interests of natural gas utilities regarding HR 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT), and the scope of its authority over certain utility activities. HR 2477, bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities; S. 773, Cyber Securtiy Act of 2009; S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act; H.R. 2195, Critical Electric Infrastructure Project Act; H.R. 2165, Bulk Power Systems Protection Act; H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act (reauthorizes and establishes new requirements for securing facilities); S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act (extends authorization of current CFATS program); S. 3480, Protection Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010; S. 3538, National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010; H.R. 5548, Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010; H.R. 5026, Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense Act of 2010.

Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House or Senate and any regulatory regime it may create, including emissions allowances and limiting costs to utilities and their customers. HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act; Coal Ash issues generally; S. 3209, Safe Chemicals Act, (Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform)

Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatry regime affecting natural gas utilities. HR 5782, Pipeline Integrity, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006 S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act) S. 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act H.R. 233, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 2889, Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill S. 3442, Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010 S. 3495, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010 S. 3511, Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010 H.R. 5442, Electric Dive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010

FCC national Broadband Plan.

Protect the interests of utilities regarding proposals to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments and billing processes. Restoring American Financial Stability - Senate Banking Committee bill HR 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 HR 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

Dept. of Navy Utility Efficiency Service Contract Contracting Issue.

Corporate Taxation. S 567 - a bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates. Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13. HR 4411, support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property. S 1643, support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies. S 1408, HR 1835, support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act). S 306, HR 1158, support incentives to produce biogas. Oppose repeal of energy production incentives. Oppose prohibition against using LIFO accounting for inventory. HR 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009. S 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009. S 3513, Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act; H.R. 4213, The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, (energy extenders and pension relief); H.R. 4149, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a renewable electricity integration credit for a utility that purchase or produces renewable power, (renewable integration credit); S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009, (dividend tax relief); S. 3381, A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes; H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act, (bonus depreciation); S. 2854, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit of renew qualified hybrid motor vehicles, and for other purposes, (tax credits for EV's); S. 3442, The Electric Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010, (tax credits for EV's).

Energy and Climate Legislation. Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates. S 3079 - Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 S 3177 Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 S 3059 - National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010 S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 61, Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act S 598, Appliance Standards Improvement Act S 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act H 3488, Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production HR 2766 & S 1215, Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act HR 4785, Rural Energy Savings Program Act S. 949, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry our projects to comply with Federal RES; S. 1462, American Clean Energy leadership Act of 2009 S. 3021, Support Renewable Energy Act of 2010 Graham draft "clean energy standard" legislation S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 H.R. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 (energy efficiency); H.Res. 1329, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5019) to provide for the establishment of the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program, and for other purposes (sets froth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5019) to provide for the establishment of the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program; to make funds available to states to support financial assistance provided by qualified financing entities for making, to existing homes, energy efficiency improvements.); S. 3434, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010; S. 3709, Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010, (establishes in the Department of Energy (DOE) the Building Star Efficiency Rebate Program of 2010); H.R. 4554, Energy Assistance for American Families Act, (amends the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to authorize appropriations for FY 2011-FY 2014).

H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; S. 787, The Clean Water Restoration Act, (clean water act jurisdictional issues); H.R. 2454, American Celan Energy adn Security Act; H.R. 4396, Save Our Energy Jobs Act; H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; H.R. 4753, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; H.R. 4934, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); H.J. Res. 66, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to endangerment and cause and contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J. Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause of contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H.J. Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; H. Res. 974, resolution urging EPA to reevaluate the endangerment and cause or contribute findings regarding greenhouse gases signed on December 7, 2009; S. 636, to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S. 1462, American Clean Air Protection Act; S. 1933, Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act; S 2729, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009; S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S. 2835, International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009; S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S. 3072, Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (SEC climate change guidance); S. 3381, to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass"; S.J. Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Casey-Carper draft legislation to codify EPA tailoring rule; Kerry-Lieberman draft legislation on climate change and energy policy ("American Power Act"); S. 1816, Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act, (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R. 3852, Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act, (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); S. 3464, Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010; Bingaman draft legislation on climate change policy affecting only the electric power sector; Electric utility industry issues on KGL Climate Change initiative (cost containment, Tech dev.); Power sector-only climate legislation; H.R. 5088, America's Commitment to Clean Water Act, (addresses Clean Water jurisdictional issues); Ocean policy generally.

S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, (OTC derivatives); H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, (OTC derivatives).

Transmission siting and permitting issues generally; H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act, (Cease & Desist Market Manipulation Section).

Promote and protect the security interests of natural gas utilities regarding HR 2868, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT), and the scope of its authority over certain utility activities. HR 2477, bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities; S. 773, Cyber Securtiy Act of 2009; S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act; H.R. 2195, Critical Electric Infrastructure Project Act; H.R. 2165, Bulk Power Systems Protection Act; H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act (reauthorizes and establishes new requirements for securing facilities); S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act (extends authorization of current CFATS program); S. 3480, Protection Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010; S. 3538, National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010; H.R. 5548, Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset Act of 2010; H.R. 5026, Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense Act of 2010.

Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities in the climate change legislation before the House or Senate and any regulatory regime it may create, including emissions allowances and limiting costs to utilities and their customers. HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act S 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act; Coal Ash issues generally; S. 3209, Safe Chemicals Act, (Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform)

Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) HR - 4554 - Increase the fully authorized level for LIHEAP from $5.1 to $7.6 billion. Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles HR 1622, S 1350 authorizes research & development of natural gas vehicle technologies.

No Bill Number, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (OTC derivatives, FERC/CFTC jurisdictional issue; Amendment #192 Shelby Amendment to the Draft, No Bill Number, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (OTC derivatives); S Amendment 3336 to Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (OTC derivatives); S Amendment 3430 to Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (OTC derivatives); HR 3795 Treatment of Renewable Energy Certificate (transactions under CEA).

FCC National Broadband Plan.

Energy and Climate Legislation; promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation consdiered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, including efficiency mandates; S 3079 Building Satr; S 3177 HomeStar; S 3059 National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010; S 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 661 Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Efficiency Act; S 598 Appliance Standards Improvement Act; S 1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act; HR 3488 Clean Cities Program Reauthorization Act; HR 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production HR 2766 and S 1215 Fracking Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act.

S 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill; S 146 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; HR 233 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; HR 4711 Postal Service Electric Motor Vehicle Act (electric drive).

HR 3590 Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act of 2010 (Medicare Part D); HR 4213 the Tax Extenders Act of 2010 (energy tax credits/pensions); HR 4851 Continuing Extension of Act 2010; HR 4872 Health Care & Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Medicare Part D, Medicare Tax on Unearned Income); HR 4849 Small Business & Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2010.

Protect the interests of utilities regarding the ability to secure obligations in a bankruptcy proceeding. HR 1942, Business Reorganization and Job Preservation Act of 2009.

Promote and protect the security interests of natural gas utilities regarding HR 2868 the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT), and the scope of its authority over certain utility activities. HR 2477 bill to extend the DHS Secretary authority to regulate security of chemical facilities.

Protect the interests of utilities regarding proposals to regulate the trading of energy derivative instruments and billing processes. Restoring American Financial Stability - Senate Banking Committee bill. HR 3795 Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009. HR 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009.

H.R. 391 to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act; HR 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act; HR 4396 Save Our Energy Jobs Act; HR 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases; HR 4753 Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; HR 4934 Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (Posey re: SEC climate change guidance; HJ Res 76 resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contributes findings for greenhouse gases under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; HR Res 77 resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contributes findings for greenhouse gases under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; S 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act; S 1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act; S 1622 Clear Air Protection Act; S 1933 Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act; S 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009; S 2744 Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009; S 2835 International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009; S 2877 Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act; S 2995 Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010; S 3072 Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act; S 3032 Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (Barrasso re: SEC climate change guidance); SJ Res 26 resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and cause or contributes findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act; Electric utility industry issues, including cost containment and technology development related to Kerry-Graham-Lieberman initiative on climate change; S 787 The Clean Water Restoration Act (clean water act jurisdictional issues); S 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); HR 3852 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); Ocean policy generally.

HR 3288 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 ("LIHEAP").

S 2889 Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill; S 146 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; HR 233 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act; H 4399 American Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Act (electronic vehicles).

Department of the Navy UESC Contracting Issue.

HR 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (derivatives, FERC/CFTC jurisdiction); HR 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act (OTC Derivatives); HR 977 Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 (OTC Derivatives); HR 3300 Derivative Trading Accountability and Disclosure Act (OTC Derivatives); HR 3795 OTC Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 (OTC Derivatives).

S 773 Cyber Security Act of 2009; S 946 Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act; HR 2195 Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act; HR 2165 Bulk Power System Protection Act; HR 2868 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act (reauthorizes and establishes new requirements for securing facilities); Chemical Security issues generally.

HR 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act (climate change); S 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (climate change); HR 1862 American Clean Energy and Security Act (cap & dividend, climate change); S ___ Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act (draft cap & dividend, climate); S ___ Carper Draft 3-Pollutant Legislation (draft Clean Air Act legislation); S 1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act (comprehensive energy bill, RES, etc.); S 1622 Clean Air Protection Act (EPA regulation of GHGs); S 1933 Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act (climate adaptation); S 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships of 2009 (climate offset); S 2744 Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009 (CO2 capture technology prizes); S 2835 International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009 (International climate police/assistance); SA 2530 Murkowski amendments to S 2996 (FY10 Interior Appropriations) re EPA endangerment (EPA regulation of GHGs); S 787 The Clean Water Restoration Act (Clean Water Act jurisdictional issues); S 1816 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act; (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); HR 3852 Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); Ocean policy generally.

S 2811 Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act (increases penalties and enforcement authorities for intentionally taking protected birds); HR 2062 Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act (increases penalties and enforcement authorities for intentionally taking protected birds); Coal Ash regulation under RCRA and CWA; Coal Ash issues generally; Endangered Species Act issues generally.

Corporate Taxation. Support lower rates of taxation on dividends - Budget Resolution FY 2010, S Con Res 13; HR 4411 Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property; S 1643 Support incentives to encourage installation of natural gas technologies; S 1408, HR 1835, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NATGAS Act); S 306, HR 1158, Support incentives to produce biogas; Oppose repeal of energy production incentives; oppose prohibition against using LIFO accounting for inventory; HR 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009.

Carbon and energy; environmental impacts; energy efficiency; coal; and other utility matters.

Carbon and energy; environmental impacts; energy efficiency; coal; and other utility matters.

Carbon and energy; environmental impacts; energy efficiency; coal; and other utility matters.

Carbon and energy; environmental impacts; energy efficiency; coal; and other utility matters.

Carbon and energy; environmental impacts; energy efficiency; coal; and other utility matters.

Carbon and energy; environmental impacts; energy efficiency; coal; and other utility matters.

Carbon and energy; environmental impacts; energy efficiency; coal; and other utility matters.

Carbon and energy; environmental impacts; energy efficiency; coal; and other utility matters.

Carbon and energy; environmental impacts; energy efficiency; coal; and other utility matters.

Carbon and energy; environmental impacts; energy efficiency; coal; and other utility matters.