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Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.Con.Res.27, S.Con.Res.11: Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 H.R.2028: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 2577: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2578: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2772: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding the Cooperative Development Program in the FY 2016 State and Foreign Operations S.1619: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S.1695: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program, and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals. Issues related to the appropriation for the RUS Electric Loan Program.
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NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) via NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
2016 · first_quarter · Q1
Draft legislation in the House Energy & Commerce Committee to encourage broadband deployment. -Provisions related to protect the Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation Issues related to rural broadband deployment and implementation of the Connect America Fund Phase II at the FCC
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Source: Senate LDA
Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.Con.Res.27, S.Con.Res.11: Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals. Issues related to the appropriation for the RUS Electric Loan Program. Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding.
Critical Infrastructure Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1073: CIPA To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats. H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act S.1846: Amend Homeland Security Act to secure infrastructure against electromagnetic threats - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Issues related to Energy Reliability and Security Discussion Draft (Abundance of Architecture). Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Critical Infrastructure Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships including when added to end of year Omnibus. H.R.1073: CIPA To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats. H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act S.1846: Amend Homeland Security Act to secure infrastructure against electromagnetic threats - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act H.R. 22, Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) Issues related to critical electric infrastructure information (CEII) Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Draft Legislation related to research and development issues in the electric sector. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.Con.Res.27, S.Con.Res.11: Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals. Issues related to the appropriation for the RUS Electric Loan Program. Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding.
Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 H.R.2028: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining to Section 105 or limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. H.R.2577: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. H.R.2578: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2772: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding for the Cooperative Development Program. H.R.3049, S.1800: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program, and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) H.R.3128, S.1619: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to FEMA, the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act) and private sector critical infrastructure programs. S.1695: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals H.R. 2029 PL-114-113 - Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2016 Tax provision related to Investment Tax Credit and Production Tax Credit - Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, the Rural Economic Development and Loan & Grant program and Sec. 9007 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8107) as amended by Sec. 6205 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (PL 113-79) within Title III, Division A of the - Issues related to appropriations for the Cooperative Development Program within Sec. 7060, Title VII, Division K. - Issues related to funding appropriations for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Title II, Division G. - The inclusion the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 within Division M. - The inclusion of High Cost Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage Excise Tax Provisions, within Title I, Division P. - The inclusion of Sec. 117, funding restrictions for U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act within Title IV, Division G. - The inclusion of Sec. 203, the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 amendments within Title II, Division D. - The inclusion of modified language for H.R. 1734, The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015. - Protecting Americans from Tax Hike of 2015. Extending tax provision. Inclusion of Sec. 301 Extension and phase-out of credits for wind facilities; Sec. 302 Extension of election to treat qualified facilities as energy property; and Sec. 303 Extension and phase-out of solar energy credit tax Division P within the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015. Inclusion of Sec 114 Extension of modification of tax treatment of certain payments to controlling exempt organizations in Division Q of Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act 2015 within the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015. Issues related to the EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the Administration's rulemaking on the "Clean Power Plan". Issues related to the Administration's proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act.
Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 H.R.2028: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining to Section 105 or limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. H.R.2577: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. H.R.2578: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2772: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding the Cooperative Development Program. H.R.3049, S.1800: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program, and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) H.R.3128, S.1619: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to FEMA, the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act) and private sector critical infrastructure programs. S.1695: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals
Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.Con.Res.27, S.Con.Res.11: Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 H.R.2028: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 2577: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2578: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2772: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding the Cooperative Development Program in the FY 2016 State and Foreign Operations S.1619: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S.1695: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program, and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals. Issues related to the appropriation for the RUS Electric Loan Program.
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.557, S.266: Retirement Security Act of 2015 Issues regarding multiple-employer plans. Draft Tax Reform proposals related to changes in retirement tax policy. Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH) (aka Tax Extenders) - Provisions related to defined-benefit pension plans HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act - Provisions related to defined-benefit pension plans HR 2353 - Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015 - Provisions related to defined-benefit pension plans Draft Legislation on PBGC Premiums
FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.1471: FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015 Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds.
FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.1471: FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015 Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. Issues related to emergency routes for utility vehicles including a draft Infrastructure Emergency Recovery Act and amendments to House and Senate energy packages.
FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.1471: FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015 Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. Issues related to Draft Infrastructure Emergency Recovery Act.
FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.1471: FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015 Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. H.R. 22 Fast Act Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act Issues related to emergency routes for utility vehicles including a draft Infrastructure Emergency Recovery Act and amendments to House and Senate energy packages. Issues related to emergency response vehicle size.
Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. H.R.1558: the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 Language to provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, S. 1803: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats, cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.906, S.259: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters This bill would establish an energy efficiency standard that large capacity electric resistance water heaters could satisfy after April 16, 2015. H.R.1558: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 This bill would provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015, legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1206 - A bill to create a cyber sense program within DOE to certify and test/certify components for use in the BPS. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L.114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S.259: A bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters. S.535: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.720: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 This bill would promote the use of energy efficiency technologies in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors of our economy. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats. We are working with Committee staff and personal offices on the cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to Energy Savings performance Contracts. H.R.1558: the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 Language to provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, S. 1803: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats, cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. H.R. 22 Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). The bill includes language to protect co-ops that voluntarily adhere to DOE emergency orders from liability associated with EPA penalties and third party law suits.
Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.906, S.259: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters This bill would establish an energy efficiency standard that large capacity electric resistance water heaters could satisfy after April 16, 2015. H.R.1558: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 This bill would provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. S.1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act S.128, S.535: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.720: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 This bill would promote the use of energy efficiency technologies in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors of our economy. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 20130 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. Issues related to the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015, legislation providing non-hazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
Protecting Cyber Networks Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships including when added to end of year Omnibus. H.R.1073: CIPA To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats. H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act S.1846: Amend Homeland Security Act to secure infrastructure against electromagnetic threats - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act H.R. 22, Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) Issues related to critical electric infrastructure information (CEII) Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Draft Legislation related to research and development issues in the electric sector. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Protecting Cyber Networks Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R. 1073: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Protecting Cyber Networks Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act H.R. 1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1073: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on Cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act Issues related to Energy Reliability and Security Discussion Draft (Abundance of Architecture). Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Protecting Cyber Networks Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Protecting Cyber Networks Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1073: CIPA To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats. H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act S.1846: Amend Homeland Security Act to secure infrastructure against electromagnetic threats - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Issues related to Energy Reliability and Security Discussion Draft (Abundance of Architecture). Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Protecting Cyber Networks Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Protecting Cyber Networks Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Protecting Cyber Networks Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act H.R. 1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1073: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on Cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act Issues related to Energy Reliability and Security Discussion Draft (Abundance of Architecture). Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1073: CIPA To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats. H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act S.1846: Amend Homeland Security Act to secure infrastructure against electromagnetic threats - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Issues related to Energy Reliability and Security Discussion Draft (Abundance of Architecture). Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships including when added to end of year Omnibus. H.R.1073: CIPA To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats. H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act S.1846: Amend Homeland Security Act to secure infrastructure against electromagnetic threats - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act H.R. 22, Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) Issues related to critical electric infrastructure information (CEII) Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Draft Legislation related to research and development issues in the electric sector. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.897: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1732: Regulatory Integrity Protection Act To require the EPA and Army Corps to withdraw the proposed Water of the US rule. H.R. 2042: Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 S.1140: Federal Water Quality Protection Act A bill to require the Army Corps and the EPA to propose a regulation revising the definition of the term Waters of the United States. S.1324: Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 S.1500: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015 Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement.
Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.897: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1732: Regulatory Integrity Protection Act To require the EPA and Army Corps to withdraw the proposed Water of the US rule. H.R. 2042: Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 S.1140: Federal Water Quality Protection Act A bill to require the Army Corps and the EPA to propose a regulation revising the definition of the term Waters of the United States. S.1324: Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 S.1500: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement.
Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.897: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1732: Regulatory Integrity Protection Act To require the EPA and Army Corps to withdraw the proposed Water of the US rule. H.R. 2042: Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 S.1140: Federal Water Quality Protection Act A bill to require the Army Corps and the EPA to propose a regulation revising the definition of the term Waters of the United States. S.1324: Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 S.1500: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement.
Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. H.R.1558: the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 Language to provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, S. 1803: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats, cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.906, S.259: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters This bill would establish an energy efficiency standard that large capacity electric resistance water heaters could satisfy after April 16, 2015. H.R.1558: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 This bill would provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015, legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1206 - A bill to create a cyber sense program within DOE to certify and test/certify components for use in the BPS. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L.114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S.259: A bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters. S.535: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.720: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 This bill would promote the use of energy efficiency technologies in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors of our economy. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats. We are working with Committee staff and personal offices on the cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 H.R.2028: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining to Section 105 or limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. H.R.2577: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. H.R.2578: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2772: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding for the Cooperative Development Program. H.R.3049, S.1800: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program, and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) H.R.3128, S.1619: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to FEMA, the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act) and private sector critical infrastructure programs. S.1695: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals H.R. 2029 PL-114-113 - Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2016 Tax provision related to Investment Tax Credit and Production Tax Credit - Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, the Rural Economic Development and Loan & Grant program and Sec. 9007 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8107) as amended by Sec. 6205 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (PL 113-79) within Title III, Division A of the - Issues related to appropriations for the Cooperative Development Program within Sec. 7060, Title VII, Division K. - Issues related to funding appropriations for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Title II, Division G. - The inclusion the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 within Division M. - The inclusion of High Cost Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage Excise Tax Provisions, within Title I, Division P. - The inclusion of Sec. 117, funding restrictions for U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act within Title IV, Division G. - The inclusion of Sec. 203, the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 amendments within Title II, Division D. - The inclusion of modified language for H.R. 1734, The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015. - Protecting Americans from Tax Hike of 2015. Extending tax provision. Inclusion of Sec. 301 Extension and phase-out of credits for wind facilities; Sec. 302 Extension of election to treat qualified facilities as energy property; and Sec. 303 Extension and phase-out of solar energy credit tax Division P within the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015. Inclusion of Sec 114 Extension of modification of tax treatment of certain payments to controlling exempt organizations in Division Q of Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act 2015 within the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015. Issues related to the EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the Administration's rulemaking on the "Clean Power Plan". Issues related to the Administration's proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act.
Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to Energy Savings performance Contracts. H.R.1558: the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 Language to provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, S. 1803: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats, cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. H.R. 22 Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). The bill includes language to protect co-ops that voluntarily adhere to DOE emergency orders from liability associated with EPA penalties and third party law suits.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.897: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1735, S. 1118: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Provisions to address Endangered Species Act listings. H.R.1997, S 1036: Sage-Grouse Protection and Conservation Act A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance to Western States in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage-grouse species. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R. 2749, S.1657: Dams Accountability, Maintenance, and Safety Act A bill to allow for expansion and construction at existing Bureau of Reclamation facilities in order to obtain additional project benefits. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. H.R.2898: Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 A bill to address drought conditions in California and to ensure hydropower customers are not forced to pay for benefits provided to water users at any potential dam enhancement projects authorized under Section 1001 of the bill. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.855: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act A bill to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Lobbied funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act H.R. 1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1073: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on Cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act Issues related to Energy Reliability and Security Discussion Draft (Abundance of Architecture). Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships including when added to end of year Omnibus. H.R.1073: CIPA To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats. H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act S.1846: Amend Homeland Security Act to secure infrastructure against electromagnetic threats - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act H.R. 22, Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) Issues related to critical electric infrastructure information (CEII) Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Draft Legislation related to research and development issues in the electric sector. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.897: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015: Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1589: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.1735, S.1118: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Legislation that includes provisions to address Endangered Species Act listings. H.R.1997, S 1036: Sage-Grouse Protection and Conservation Act A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance to Western States in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage-grouse species. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way H.R.2749, S.1657: Dams Accountability, Maintenance, and Safety Act A bill to allow for expansion and construction at existing Bureau of Reclamation facilities in order to obtain additional project benefits. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.655: A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. S.855: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act A bill to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.897: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1589, S. 655: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. These bills prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.1735, S. 1118: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Provisions to address Endangered Species Act listings. H.R.1997, S 1036: Sage-Grouse Protection and Conservation Act A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance to Western States in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage-grouse species. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R. 2749, S.1657: Dams Accountability, Maintenance, and Safety Act A bill to allow for expansion and construction at existing Bureau of Reclamation facilities in order to obtain additional project benefits. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken. H.R.2898: Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 A bill to address drought conditions in California and to ensure hydropower customers are not forced to pay for benefits provided to water users at any potential dam enhancement projects authorized under Section 1001 of the bill. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.855: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act A bill to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Lobbied funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1073: CIPA To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats. H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act S.1846: Amend Homeland Security Act to secure infrastructure against electromagnetic threats - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Issues related to Energy Reliability and Security Discussion Draft (Abundance of Architecture). Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Sage-Grouse Protection and Conservation Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.897: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015: Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1589: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.1735, S.1118: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Legislation that includes provisions to address Endangered Species Act listings. H.R.1997, S 1036: Sage-Grouse Protection and Conservation Act A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance to Western States in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage-grouse species. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way H.R.2749, S.1657: Dams Accountability, Maintenance, and Safety Act A bill to allow for expansion and construction at existing Bureau of Reclamation facilities in order to obtain additional project benefits. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.655: A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. S.855: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act A bill to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act.
Sage-Grouse Protection and Conservation Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.897: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1589, S. 655: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. These bills prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.1735, S. 1118: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Provisions to address Endangered Species Act listings. H.R.1997, S 1036: Sage-Grouse Protection and Conservation Act A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance to Western States in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage-grouse species. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R. 2749, S.1657: Dams Accountability, Maintenance, and Safety Act A bill to allow for expansion and construction at existing Bureau of Reclamation facilities in order to obtain additional project benefits. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken. H.R.2898: Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 A bill to address drought conditions in California and to ensure hydropower customers are not forced to pay for benefits provided to water users at any potential dam enhancement projects authorized under Section 1001 of the bill. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.855: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act A bill to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Lobbied funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act.
Sage-Grouse Protection and Conservation Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.897: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1735, S. 1118: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Provisions to address Endangered Species Act listings. H.R.1997, S 1036: Sage-Grouse Protection and Conservation Act A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance to Western States in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage-grouse species. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R. 2749, S.1657: Dams Accountability, Maintenance, and Safety Act A bill to allow for expansion and construction at existing Bureau of Reclamation facilities in order to obtain additional project benefits. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. H.R.2898: Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 A bill to address drought conditions in California and to ensure hydropower customers are not forced to pay for benefits provided to water users at any potential dam enhancement projects authorized under Section 1001 of the bill. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.855: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act A bill to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Lobbied funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act.
Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.Con.Res.27, S.Con.Res.11: Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 H.R.2028: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 2577: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2578: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2772: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding the Cooperative Development Program in the FY 2016 State and Foreign Operations S.1619: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S.1695: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program, and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals. Issues related to the appropriation for the RUS Electric Loan Program.
Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 H.R.2028: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining to Section 105 or limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. H.R.2577: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. H.R.2578: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2772: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding for the Cooperative Development Program. H.R.3049, S.1800: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program, and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) H.R.3128, S.1619: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to FEMA, the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act) and private sector critical infrastructure programs. S.1695: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals H.R. 2029 PL-114-113 - Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2016 Tax provision related to Investment Tax Credit and Production Tax Credit - Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, the Rural Economic Development and Loan & Grant program and Sec. 9007 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8107) as amended by Sec. 6205 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (PL 113-79) within Title III, Division A of the - Issues related to appropriations for the Cooperative Development Program within Sec. 7060, Title VII, Division K. - Issues related to funding appropriations for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Title II, Division G. - The inclusion the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 within Division M. - The inclusion of High Cost Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage Excise Tax Provisions, within Title I, Division P. - The inclusion of Sec. 117, funding restrictions for U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act within Title IV, Division G. - The inclusion of Sec. 203, the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 amendments within Title II, Division D. - The inclusion of modified language for H.R. 1734, The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015. - Protecting Americans from Tax Hike of 2015. Extending tax provision. Inclusion of Sec. 301 Extension and phase-out of credits for wind facilities; Sec. 302 Extension of election to treat qualified facilities as energy property; and Sec. 303 Extension and phase-out of solar energy credit tax Division P within the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015. Inclusion of Sec 114 Extension of modification of tax treatment of certain payments to controlling exempt organizations in Division Q of Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act 2015 within the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015. Issues related to the EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the Administration's rulemaking on the "Clean Power Plan". Issues related to the Administration's proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act.
Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 H.R.2028: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining to Section 105 or limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. H.R.2577: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. H.R.2578: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2772: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding the Cooperative Development Program. H.R.3049, S.1800: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program, and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) H.R.3128, S.1619: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to FEMA, the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act) and private sector critical infrastructure programs. S.1695: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Issues related to tax provisions expiring in 2015 (tax extenders). H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2584: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015 S.1946: Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 Extends tax provisions for two years namely the production tax credit which can help are co-ops with partners in wind generation facilities. S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2016 which includes the PATH Act, Protecting Americans of Tax Hike Act.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 H.R.2028: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining to Section 105 or limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. H.R.2577: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. H.R.2578: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2772: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding for the Cooperative Development Program. H.R.3049, S.1800: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program, and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) H.R.3128, S.1619: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to FEMA, the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act) and private sector critical infrastructure programs. S.1695: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals H.R. 2029 PL-114-113 - Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2016 Tax provision related to Investment Tax Credit and Production Tax Credit - Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, the Rural Economic Development and Loan & Grant program and Sec. 9007 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8107) as amended by Sec. 6205 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (PL 113-79) within Title III, Division A of the - Issues related to appropriations for the Cooperative Development Program within Sec. 7060, Title VII, Division K. - Issues related to funding appropriations for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Title II, Division G. - The inclusion the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 within Division M. - The inclusion of High Cost Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage Excise Tax Provisions, within Title I, Division P. - The inclusion of Sec. 117, funding restrictions for U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act within Title IV, Division G. - The inclusion of Sec. 203, the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 amendments within Title II, Division D. - The inclusion of modified language for H.R. 1734, The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015. - Protecting Americans from Tax Hike of 2015. Extending tax provision. Inclusion of Sec. 301 Extension and phase-out of credits for wind facilities; Sec. 302 Extension of election to treat qualified facilities as energy property; and Sec. 303 Extension and phase-out of solar energy credit tax Division P within the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015. Inclusion of Sec 114 Extension of modification of tax treatment of certain payments to controlling exempt organizations in Division Q of Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act 2015 within the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015. Issues related to the EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the Administration's rulemaking on the "Clean Power Plan". Issues related to the Administration's proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R. 2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2712: Commonsense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015 Providing flexibility for required employer reporting requirements of ACA. S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 DRAFT bills to repeal and amend ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans Patient Choice, Affordability, Responsibility, and Empowerment Act (unnumbered; ACA replacement) IRS Notice 2015-16 (requesting comment on possible approaches for regulations implementing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans) H.R.2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - Provisions related to 2 year delay of ACA Cadillac Tax
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.2847, S.1933: Electrify Africa Act of 2015 This bill directs the President to establish a multiyear strategy to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa implement national power strategies and develop an appropriate mix of power solutions, including renewable energy, to provide access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable power in order to reduce poverty and drive economic growth. H.R.2772, S. 1725: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding the Cooperative Development Program in the FY 2016 State and Foreign Operations. S.2152: Electrify Africa Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) This bill states that it is U.S. policy to partner with the governments of sub-Saharan African countries, international financial institutions, and African regional economic communities, cooperatives, and private sectors to: -promote first-time access to power services for at least 50 million people in sub-Saharan Africa by 2020; -encourage the installation of at least 20,000 additional megawatts of electrical power in sub-Saharan Africa by 2020; promote reliable and affordable power in urban, rural, and under served areas; encourage necessary reforms to support electricity access projects and market-based power generation and distribution; -promote policies to displace kerosene lighting with other technologies; and promote an energy development strategy for sub-Saharan Africa that includes the use of oil, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric, wind, solar, and geothermal power. Issues related to appropriations for the Cooperative Development Program within Sec. 7060, Title VII, Division K of H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016.
Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.897: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1732: Regulatory Integrity Protection Act To require the EPA and Army Corps to withdraw the proposed Water of the US rule. H.R. 2042: Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 S.1140: Federal Water Quality Protection Act A bill to require the Army Corps and the EPA to propose a regulation revising the definition of the term Waters of the United States. S.1324: Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 S.1500: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015 Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement.
Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.897: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1732: Regulatory Integrity Protection Act To require the EPA and Army Corps to withdraw the proposed Water of the US rule. H.R. 2042: Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 S.1140: Federal Water Quality Protection Act A bill to require the Army Corps and the EPA to propose a regulation revising the definition of the term Waters of the United States. S.1324: Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 S.1500: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement.
Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.897: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1732: Regulatory Integrity Protection Act To require the EPA and Army Corps to withdraw the proposed Water of the US rule. H.R. 2042: Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 S.1140: Federal Water Quality Protection Act A bill to require the Army Corps and the EPA to propose a regulation revising the definition of the term Waters of the United States. S.1324: Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 S.1500: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement.
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R. 2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2712: Commonsense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015 Providing flexibility for required employer reporting requirements of ACA. DRAFT bills to repeal and amend ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. Patient Choice, Affordability, Responsibility, and Empowerment Act (unnumbered; ACA replacement). IRS Notice 2015-16 (requesting comment on possible approaches for regulations implementing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans).
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R. 2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2712: Commonsense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015 Providing flexibility for required employer reporting requirements of ACA. S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 DRAFT bills to repeal and amend ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans Patient Choice, Affordability, Responsibility, and Empowerment Act (unnumbered; ACA replacement) IRS Notice 2015-16 (requesting comment on possible approaches for regulations implementing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans) H.R.2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - Provisions related to 2 year delay of ACA Cadillac Tax
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R. 2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2712: Commonsense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015 Providing flexibility for required employer reporting requirements of ACA. S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). DRAFT bills to repeal and amend ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans Patient Choice, Affordability, Responsibility, and Empowerment Act (unnumbered; ACA replacement) IRS Notice 2015-16 (requesting comment on possible approaches for regulations implementing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans)
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Issues related to tax provisions expiring in 2015 (tax extenders). H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2584: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015 Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit.
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Issues related to tax provisions expiring in 2015 (tax extenders). H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2584: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015 S.1946: Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 Extends tax provisions for two years namely the production tax credit which can help are co-ops with partners in wind generation facilities. S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2016 which includes the PATH Act, Protecting Americans of Tax Hike Act.
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Issues related to tax provisions expiring in 2015 (tax extenders). H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2584: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015 S.1946: Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 Extends tax provisions for two years namely the production tax credit which can help are co-ops with partners in wind generation facilities. S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit.
FAST Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to Energy Savings performance Contracts. H.R.1558: the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 Language to provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, S. 1803: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats, cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. H.R. 22 Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). The bill includes language to protect co-ops that voluntarily adhere to DOE emergency orders from liability associated with EPA penalties and third party law suits.
FAST Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.3038: Highway and Transportation Funding Act, Part II S.1647: Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act H.R. 22, Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). The bill includes language to protect co-ops that voluntary adhere to DOE emergency orders from liability associated with EPA penalties and third party law suits.
FAST Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.1471: FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015 Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. H.R. 22 Fast Act Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act Issues related to emergency routes for utility vehicles including a draft Infrastructure Emergency Recovery Act and amendments to House and Senate energy packages. Issues related to emergency response vehicle size.
FAST Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships including when added to end of year Omnibus. H.R.1073: CIPA To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats. H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act S.1846: Amend Homeland Security Act to secure infrastructure against electromagnetic threats - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act H.R. 22, Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) Issues related to critical electric infrastructure information (CEII) Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Draft Legislation related to research and development issues in the electric sector. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. H.R.1558: the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 Language to provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, S. 1803: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats, cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act H.R. 1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1073: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on Cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act Issues related to Energy Reliability and Security Discussion Draft (Abundance of Architecture). Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.906, S.259: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters This bill would establish an energy efficiency standard that large capacity electric resistance water heaters could satisfy after April 16, 2015. H.R.1558: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 This bill would provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015, legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1206 - A bill to create a cyber sense program within DOE to certify and test/certify components for use in the BPS. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L.114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S.259: A bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters. S.535: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.720: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 This bill would promote the use of energy efficiency technologies in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors of our economy. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats. We are working with Committee staff and personal offices on the cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1073: CIPA To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats. H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act S.1846: Amend Homeland Security Act to secure infrastructure against electromagnetic threats - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Issues related to Energy Reliability and Security Discussion Draft (Abundance of Architecture). Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to Energy Savings performance Contracts. H.R.1558: the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 Language to provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, S. 1803: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats, cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. H.R. 22 Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). The bill includes language to protect co-ops that voluntarily adhere to DOE emergency orders from liability associated with EPA penalties and third party law suits.
To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships including when added to end of year Omnibus. H.R.1073: CIPA To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats. H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act S.1846: Amend Homeland Security Act to secure infrastructure against electromagnetic threats - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act H.R. 22, Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) Issues related to critical electric infrastructure information (CEII) Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Draft Legislation related to research and development issues in the electric sector. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.906, S.259: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters This bill would establish an energy efficiency standard that large capacity electric resistance water heaters could satisfy after April 16, 2015. H.R.1558: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 This bill would provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015, legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1206 - A bill to create a cyber sense program within DOE to certify and test/certify components for use in the BPS. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L.114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S.259: A bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters. S.535: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.720: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 This bill would promote the use of energy efficiency technologies in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors of our economy. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats. We are working with Committee staff and personal offices on the cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to Energy Savings performance Contracts. H.R.1558: the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 Language to provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, S. 1803: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats, cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. H.R. 22 Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). The bill includes language to protect co-ops that voluntarily adhere to DOE emergency orders from liability associated with EPA penalties and third party law suits.
Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. H.R.1558: the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 Language to provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, S. 1803: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats, cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
Commodity End-User Relief Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 2289: Commodity End User Relief Act, legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission operations, including certain end-user exemptions from requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio. Issues related to rural broadband deployment including electric co-ops pole attachment rates.
Commodity End-User Relief Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 2289: Commodity End User Relief Act, legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission operations, including certain end-user exemptions from requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio. Issues related to rural broadband deployment.
Commodity End-User Relief Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 2289: Commodity End User Relief Act, legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission operations, including certain end-user exemptions from requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio. Issues related to rural broadband deployment including electric co-ops pole attachment rates.
Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1073: CIPA To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats. H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act S.1846: Amend Homeland Security Act to secure infrastructure against electromagnetic threats - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Issues related to Energy Reliability and Security Discussion Draft (Abundance of Architecture). Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act H.R. 1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1073: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on Cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act Issues related to Energy Reliability and Security Discussion Draft (Abundance of Architecture). Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R. 1073: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships including when added to end of year Omnibus. H.R.1073: CIPA To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats. H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act S.1846: Amend Homeland Security Act to secure infrastructure against electromagnetic threats - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act H.R. 22, Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) Issues related to critical electric infrastructure information (CEII) Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Draft Legislation related to research and development issues in the electric sector. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.557, S.266: Retirement Security Act of 2015 Issues regarding multiple-employer plans. Draft Tax Reform proposals related to changes in retirement tax policy. Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH) (aka Tax Extenders) - Provisions related to defined-benefit pension plans HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act - Provisions related to defined-benefit pension plans HR 2353 - Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015 - Provisions related to defined-benefit pension plans Draft Legislation on PBGC Premiums
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.897: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1589, S. 655: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. These bills prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.1735, S. 1118: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Provisions to address Endangered Species Act listings. H.R.1997, S 1036: Sage-Grouse Protection and Conservation Act A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance to Western States in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage-grouse species. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R. 2749, S.1657: Dams Accountability, Maintenance, and Safety Act A bill to allow for expansion and construction at existing Bureau of Reclamation facilities in order to obtain additional project benefits. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken. H.R.2898: Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 A bill to address drought conditions in California and to ensure hydropower customers are not forced to pay for benefits provided to water users at any potential dam enhancement projects authorized under Section 1001 of the bill. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.855: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act A bill to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Lobbied funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act.
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.897: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1735, S. 1118: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Provisions to address Endangered Species Act listings. H.R.1997, S 1036: Sage-Grouse Protection and Conservation Act A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance to Western States in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage-grouse species. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R. 2749, S.1657: Dams Accountability, Maintenance, and Safety Act A bill to allow for expansion and construction at existing Bureau of Reclamation facilities in order to obtain additional project benefits. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. H.R.2898: Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 A bill to address drought conditions in California and to ensure hydropower customers are not forced to pay for benefits provided to water users at any potential dam enhancement projects authorized under Section 1001 of the bill. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.855: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act A bill to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Lobbied funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act.
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. H.R.1558: the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 Language to provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, S. 1803: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats, cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to enhance reliability of the electric grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to enhance reliability of the electric grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to Energy Savings performance Contracts. H.R.1558: the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 Language to provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, S. 1803: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats, cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. H.R. 22 Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). The bill includes language to protect co-ops that voluntarily adhere to DOE emergency orders from liability associated with EPA penalties and third party law suits.
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.897: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015: Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1589: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.1735, S.1118: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Legislation that includes provisions to address Endangered Species Act listings. H.R.1997, S 1036: Sage-Grouse Protection and Conservation Act A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance to Western States in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage-grouse species. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way H.R.2749, S.1657: Dams Accountability, Maintenance, and Safety Act A bill to allow for expansion and construction at existing Bureau of Reclamation facilities in order to obtain additional project benefits. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.655: A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. S.855: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act A bill to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act.
Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.906, S.259: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters This bill would establish an energy efficiency standard that large capacity electric resistance water heaters could satisfy after April 16, 2015. H.R.1558: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 This bill would provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015, legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1206 - A bill to create a cyber sense program within DOE to certify and test/certify components for use in the BPS. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L.114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S.259: A bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters. S.535: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.720: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 This bill would promote the use of energy efficiency technologies in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors of our economy. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats. We are working with Committee staff and personal offices on the cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1073: CIPA To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats. H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act S.1846: Amend Homeland Security Act to secure infrastructure against electromagnetic threats - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Issues related to Energy Reliability and Security Discussion Draft (Abundance of Architecture). Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships including when added to end of year Omnibus. H.R.1073: CIPA To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats. H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act S.1846: Amend Homeland Security Act to secure infrastructure against electromagnetic threats - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act H.R. 22, Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) Issues related to critical electric infrastructure information (CEII) Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Draft Legislation related to research and development issues in the electric sector. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act H.R. 1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1073: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on Cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act Issues related to Energy Reliability and Security Discussion Draft (Abundance of Architecture). Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. H.R.1558: the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 Language to provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, S. 1803: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats, cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to Energy Savings performance Contracts. H.R.1558: the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 Language to provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, S. 1803: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats, cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. H.R. 22 Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). The bill includes language to protect co-ops that voluntarily adhere to DOE emergency orders from liability associated with EPA penalties and third party law suits.
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Client: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) · Firm: NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
H.R.906, S.259: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters This bill would establish an energy efficiency standard that large capacity electric resistance water heaters could satisfy after April 16, 2015. H.R.1558: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 This bill would provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015, legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1206 - A bill to create a cyber sense program within DOE to certify and test/certify components for use in the BPS. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L.114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S.259: A bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters. S.535: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.720: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 This bill would promote the use of energy efficiency technologies in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors of our economy. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats. We are working with Committee staff and personal offices on the cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
H.R.527: Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes. Issues related to the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S and its effects on small business. Issues related to the Clean Air Act enforcement relating to the GHG regulations and their effects on small business.
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to enhance reliability of the electric grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
H.R.3651: Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 Extends implementation of positive train control on railroad locomotives which will allow freight railroads to deliver coal to power-plants. S.808: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 Issues affecting captive shippers. S.853: Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 Issues affecting captive shippers. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 S.1634: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Issues related to EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation.
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships including when added to end of year Omnibus. H.R.1073: CIPA To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats. H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act S.1846: Amend Homeland Security Act to secure infrastructure against electromagnetic threats - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act H.R. 22, Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) Issues related to critical electric infrastructure information (CEII) Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Draft Legislation related to research and development issues in the electric sector. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
H.R.1471: FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015 Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. H.R. 22 Fast Act Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act Issues related to emergency routes for utility vehicles including a draft Infrastructure Emergency Recovery Act and amendments to House and Senate energy packages. Issues related to emergency response vehicle size.
H.R.897: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1732: Regulatory Integrity Protection Act To require the EPA and Army Corps to withdraw the proposed Water of the US rule. H.R. 2042: Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 S.1140: Federal Water Quality Protection Act A bill to require the Army Corps and the EPA to propose a regulation revising the definition of the term Waters of the United States. S.1324: Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 S.1500: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015 Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement.
H.R.3038: Highway and Transportation Funding Act, Part II S.1647: Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act H.R. 22, Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). The bill includes language to protect co-ops that voluntary adhere to DOE emergency orders from liability associated with EPA penalties and third party law suits.
P.L.111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Draft legislation that includes a clarification allowing Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) investments in National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) securities.
H.R.2847, S.1933: Electrify Africa Act of 2015 This bill directs the President to establish a multiyear strategy to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa implement national power strategies and develop an appropriate mix of power solutions, including renewable energy, to provide access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable power in order to reduce poverty and drive economic growth. H.R.2772, S. 1725: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding the Cooperative Development Program in the FY 2016 State and Foreign Operations. S.2152: Electrify Africa Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) This bill states that it is U.S. policy to partner with the governments of sub-Saharan African countries, international financial institutions, and African regional economic communities, cooperatives, and private sectors to: -promote first-time access to power services for at least 50 million people in sub-Saharan Africa by 2020; -encourage the installation of at least 20,000 additional megawatts of electrical power in sub-Saharan Africa by 2020; promote reliable and affordable power in urban, rural, and under served areas; encourage necessary reforms to support electricity access projects and market-based power generation and distribution; -promote policies to displace kerosene lighting with other technologies; and promote an energy development strategy for sub-Saharan Africa that includes the use of oil, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric, wind, solar, and geothermal power. Issues related to appropriations for the Cooperative Development Program within Sec. 7060, Title VII, Division K of H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016.
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to Energy Savings performance Contracts. H.R.1558: the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 Language to provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, S. 1803: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats, cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. H.R. 22 Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). The bill includes language to protect co-ops that voluntarily adhere to DOE emergency orders from liability associated with EPA penalties and third party law suits.
Draft legislation in the House Energy & Commerce Committee to encourage broadband deployment. -Provisions related to protect the Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation
H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R. 2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2712: Commonsense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015 Providing flexibility for required employer reporting requirements of ACA. S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 DRAFT bills to repeal and amend ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans Patient Choice, Affordability, Responsibility, and Empowerment Act (unnumbered; ACA replacement) IRS Notice 2015-16 (requesting comment on possible approaches for regulations implementing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans) H.R.2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - Provisions related to 2 year delay of ACA Cadillac Tax
H.R.557, S.266: Retirement Security Act of 2015 Issues regarding multiple-employer plans. Draft Tax Reform proposals related to changes in retirement tax policy. Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH) (aka Tax Extenders) - Provisions related to defined-benefit pension plans HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act - Provisions related to defined-benefit pension plans HR 2353 - Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015 - Provisions related to defined-benefit pension plans Draft Legislation on PBGC Premiums
H.R.636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Issues related to tax provisions expiring in 2015 (tax extenders). H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2584: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015 S.1946: Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 Extends tax provisions for two years namely the production tax credit which can help are co-ops with partners in wind generation facilities. S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2016 which includes the PATH Act, Protecting Americans of Tax Hike Act.
H.R.897: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1735, S. 1118: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Provisions to address Endangered Species Act listings. H.R.1997, S 1036: Sage-Grouse Protection and Conservation Act A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance to Western States in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage-grouse species. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R. 2749, S.1657: Dams Accountability, Maintenance, and Safety Act A bill to allow for expansion and construction at existing Bureau of Reclamation facilities in order to obtain additional project benefits. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken and Greater Sage Grouse. H.R.2898: Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 A bill to address drought conditions in California and to ensure hydropower customers are not forced to pay for benefits provided to water users at any potential dam enhancement projects authorized under Section 1001 of the bill. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.855: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act A bill to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Lobbied funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act.
H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 H.R.2028: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining to Section 105 or limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. H.R.2577: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. H.R.2578: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2772: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding for the Cooperative Development Program. H.R.3049, S.1800: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program, and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) H.R.3128, S.1619: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to FEMA, the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act) and private sector critical infrastructure programs. S.1695: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals H.R. 2029 PL-114-113 - Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2016 Tax provision related to Investment Tax Credit and Production Tax Credit - Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, the Rural Economic Development and Loan & Grant program and Sec. 9007 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8107) as amended by Sec. 6205 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (PL 113-79) within Title III, Division A of the - Issues related to appropriations for the Cooperative Development Program within Sec. 7060, Title VII, Division K. - Issues related to funding appropriations for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Title II, Division G. - The inclusion the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 within Division M. - The inclusion of High Cost Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage Excise Tax Provisions, within Title I, Division P. - The inclusion of Sec. 117, funding restrictions for U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act within Title IV, Division G. - The inclusion of Sec. 203, the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 amendments within Title II, Division D. - The inclusion of modified language for H.R. 1734, The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015. - Protecting Americans from Tax Hike of 2015. Extending tax provision. Inclusion of Sec. 301 Extension and phase-out of credits for wind facilities; Sec. 302 Extension of election to treat qualified facilities as energy property; and Sec. 303 Extension and phase-out of solar energy credit tax Division P within the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015. Inclusion of Sec 114 Extension of modification of tax treatment of certain payments to controlling exempt organizations in Division Q of Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act 2015 within the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015. Issues related to the EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the Administration's rulemaking on the "Clean Power Plan". Issues related to the Administration's proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act.
H.R. 2289: Commodity End User Relief Act, legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission operations, including certain end-user exemptions from requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio. Issues related to rural broadband deployment including electric co-ops pole attachment rates.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) via NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
2015 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 H.R.2028: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining to Section 105 or limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. H.R.2577: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. H.R.2578: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2772: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding the Cooperative Development Program. H.R.3049, S.1800: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program, and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) H.R.3128, S.1619: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to FEMA, the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act) and private sector critical infrastructure programs. S.1695: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals
H.R.557, S.266: Retirement Security Act of 2015 Issues regarding multiple-employer plans. Draft Tax Reform proposals related to changes in retirement tax policy.
H.R.2847, S.1933: Electrify Africa Act of 2015 This bill directs the President to establish a multiyear strategy to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa implement national power strategies and develop an appropriate mix of power solutions, including renewable energy, to provide access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable power in order to reduce poverty and drive economic growth. H.R.2772, S. 1725: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding the Cooperative Development Program in the FY 2016 State and Foreign Operations. Issues related to Electrify Africa Act of 2014. Setting guiding policy language for U.S. investment in bringing access to electricity in Africa.
H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. H.R.1558: the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 Language to provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, S. 1803: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats, cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
H.R.3038: Highway and Transportation Funding Act, Part II S.1647: Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act
P.L.111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Draft legislation that includes a clarification allowing Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) investments in National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) securities.
Issues related to rural broadband deployment and the Connect America Fund. Issues related to Pole Attachments and Broadband Telecommunications policy.
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
H.R.3651: Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015 Extends implementation of positive train control on railroad locomotives which will allow freight railroads to deliver coal to power-plants. S.808: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 Issues affecting captive shippers. S.853: Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 Issues affecting captive shippers. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 S.1634: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016.
H.R.897: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1589, S. 655: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. These bills prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.1735, S. 1118: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Provisions to address Endangered Species Act listings. H.R.1997, S 1036: Sage-Grouse Protection and Conservation Act A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance to Western States in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage-grouse species. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R. 2749, S.1657: Dams Accountability, Maintenance, and Safety Act A bill to allow for expansion and construction at existing Bureau of Reclamation facilities in order to obtain additional project benefits. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken. H.R.2898: Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 A bill to address drought conditions in California and to ensure hydropower customers are not forced to pay for benefits provided to water users at any potential dam enhancement projects authorized under Section 1001 of the bill. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.855: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act A bill to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species. S.1645: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Lobbied funding restrictions for EPA for enforcing its carbon pollution proposal under 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act on states that have failed to submit a state plan under the Clean Power Plan (Sec. 417); EPAs Waters of the U.S. Proposal (Section 421); U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. (Section 119); and U.S. Fish and Wildlife to enforce its decision to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. (Moran Amendment). Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act.
H.R.897: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1732: Regulatory Integrity Protection Act To require the EPA and Army Corps to withdraw the proposed Water of the US rule. H.R. 2042: Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 S.1140: Federal Water Quality Protection Act A bill to require the Army Corps and the EPA to propose a regulation revising the definition of the term Waters of the United States. S.1324: Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 S.1500: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement.
H.R.1471: FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015 Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. Issues related to emergency routes for utility vehicles including a draft Infrastructure Emergency Recovery Act and amendments to House and Senate energy packages.
H.R.527: Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes. Issues related to the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S and its effects on small business. Issues related to the Clean Air Act enforcement relating to the GHG regulations and their effects on small business.
H.R.636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Issues related to tax provisions expiring in 2015 (tax extenders). H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2584: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015 S.1946: Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 Extends tax provisions for two years namely the production tax credit which can help are co-ops with partners in wind generation facilities. S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit.
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1073: CIPA To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats. H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act S.1846: Amend Homeland Security Act to secure infrastructure against electromagnetic threats - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Issues related to Energy Reliability and Security Discussion Draft (Abundance of Architecture). Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
H.R. 2289: Commodity End User Relief Act, legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission operations, including certain end-user exemptions from requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio. Issues related to rural broadband deployment including electric co-ops pole attachment rates.
H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R. 2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2712: Commonsense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015 Providing flexibility for required employer reporting requirements of ACA. S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). DRAFT bills to repeal and amend ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans Patient Choice, Affordability, Responsibility, and Empowerment Act (unnumbered; ACA replacement) IRS Notice 2015-16 (requesting comment on possible approaches for regulations implementing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans)
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to enhance reliability of the electric grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on federal lands by facilitating vegetation management on such lands. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
S.808: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 Issues affecting captive shippers. S.853: Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 Issues affecting captive shippers. S.1405 : Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 S. 1634: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2015 Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016.
H.R.527: Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes. Issues related to the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S and its effects on small business. Issues related to the Clean Air Act enforcement relating to the GHG regulations and their effects on small business.
Issues related to rural broadband deployment and the Connect America Fund. Issues related to Pole Attachments and Broadband Telecommunications policy.
H.R.1471: FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015 Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. Issues related to Draft Infrastructure Emergency Recovery Act.
H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
H.R.2847: Electrify Africa Act of 2015 H.R.2772: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding the Cooperative Development Program in the FY 2016 State and Foreign Operations Issues related to Electrify Africa Act of 2014. Setting guiding policy language for U.S. investment in bringing access to electricity in Africa.
H.R.897: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015: Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1589: To prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.1735, S.1118: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 Legislation that includes provisions to address Endangered Species Act listings. H.R.1997, S 1036: Sage-Grouse Protection and Conservation Act A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance to Western States in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage-grouse species. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way H.R.2749, S.1657: Dams Accountability, Maintenance, and Safety Act A bill to allow for expansion and construction at existing Bureau of Reclamation facilities in order to obtain additional project benefits. H.R.2822: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Limitation on use of funds to implement or enforce threatened species listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act The bill would protect electric utilities from liability associated from Environmental Protection Act penalties and third party lawsuits where the Department of Energy issues an emergency, must-run order and voluntary or mandatory compliance with the order results in Clean Air Act or other environmental law violations. S.655: A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. S.855: Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act A bill to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act.
H.R. 2289: Commodity End User Relief Act, legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission operations, including certain end-user exemptions from requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio. Issues related to rural broadband deployment.
H.R.557, S.266: Retirement Security Act of 2015 Issues regarding multiple-employer plans. Draft Tax Reform proposals related to changes in retirement tax policy.
P.L.111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Draft legislation that includes a clarification allowing Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) investments in National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) securities.
H.R.897: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R.1732: Regulatory Integrity Protection Act To require the EPA and Army Corps to withdraw the proposed Water of the US rule. H.R. 2042: Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 S.1140: Federal Water Quality Protection Act A bill to require the Army Corps and the EPA to propose a regulation revising the definition of the term Waters of the United States. S.1324: Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act of 2015 S.1500: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement.
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act H.R. 1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1073: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on Cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act Issues related to Energy Reliability and Security Discussion Draft (Abundance of Architecture). Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
H.R. 636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Issues related to tax provisions expiring in 2015 (tax extenders). H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2584: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015 Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit.
H.Con.Res.27, S.Con.Res.11: Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 H.R.2028: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 2577: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2578: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2772: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding the Cooperative Development Program in the FY 2016 State and Foreign Operations S.1619: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S.1695: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program, and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals. Issues related to the appropriation for the RUS Electric Loan Program.
S.1647: Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act
H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R. 2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2712: Commonsense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015 Providing flexibility for required employer reporting requirements of ACA. DRAFT bills to repeal and amend ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. Patient Choice, Affordability, Responsibility, and Empowerment Act (unnumbered; ACA replacement). IRS Notice 2015-16 (requesting comment on possible approaches for regulations implementing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans).
H.R.906, S.259: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters This bill would establish an energy efficiency standard that large capacity electric resistance water heaters could satisfy after April 16, 2015. H.R.1558: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 This bill would provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015, legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1206 - A bill to create a cyber sense program within DOE to certify and test/certify components for use in the BPS. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L.114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S.259: A bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters. S.535: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.720: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 This bill would promote the use of energy efficiency technologies in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors of our economy. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats. We are working with Committee staff and personal offices on the cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2015 · first_quarter · Q1
S.808: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 S.853: Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015
H.R.527: Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes. Issues related to the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S and its effects on small business. Issues related to the Clean Air Act enforcement relating to the GHG regulations and their effects on small business.
H.R.906, S.259: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters This bill would establish an energy efficiency standard that large capacity electric resistance water heaters could satisfy after April 16, 2015. H.R.1558: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 This bill would provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. S.1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act S.128, S.535: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.720: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 This bill would promote the use of energy efficiency technologies in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors of our economy. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 20130 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. Issues related to the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015, legislation providing non-hazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
H.R.1471: FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015 Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds.
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R. 1073: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
H.R.897: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. Issues related to Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015, legislation to allow for timely judicial review before states are required to comply with the Clean Power Plan and to ensure a state would not be forced to implement a state or federal plan with significant adverse effects on ratepayers. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement.
H.R.557, S.266: Retirement Security Act of 2015 (regarding multiple-employer plans Draft Tax Reform proposals related to changes in retirement tax policy.
Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit.
H.Con.Res.27, S.Con.Res.11: Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals. Issues related to the appropriation for the RUS Electric Loan Program. Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding.
P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Draft: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission operations, including certain end-user exemptions from requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act. Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio. Issues related to rural broadband deployment.
H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. DRAFT bills to repeal and amend ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. Patient Choice, Affordability, Responsibility, and Empowerment Act (unnumbered; ACA replacement). IRS Notice 2015-16 (requesting comment on possible approaches for regulations implementing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans).
Issues related to Electrify Africa Act of 2014. Setting guiding policy language for U.S. investment in bringing access to electricity in Africa.
H.R.897: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015: Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. S.848: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to reforming the Endangered Species Act.
Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
Issues related to rural broadband deployment and the Connect America Fund. Issues related to Pole Attachments and Broadband Telecommunications policy.
H.R.26: Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act reauthorization. P.L.111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Draft legislation that includes a clarification allowing Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) investments in National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) securities.
H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Issues related to data privacy and protection.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 83: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 Clarification of normal retirement age (Division O, Sec. 2).H.R. 5792: To establish a special rule for determining normal retirement age for certain existing defined benefit plans. H.R. 5771: Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 S. 1270: The SAFE Retirement Act of 2013 Title II Issues concerning retirement savings policy. Issues related to the Tax Reform Act of 2014 (Camp Draft), tax treatment of pension plans. Draft bills on tax reform relating to health care and retirement benefits and taxation of 501(c) organizations. Amendments to Preserving Americas Transit and Highways (PATH) Act related to pension issues, normal retirement age. Issues affecting Americas Energy Tax Code.
H.R. 1944: Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2013 To protect existing co-op access to Eminent Domain provisions.Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Transmission Right-of-Way on Fort Wingate, NM. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process.
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2014 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1872: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2013 Issues impacting the RUS Electric Loan Program.H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs. H.R. 5013, S. 2499: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 Maintain funding for USAID Cooperative Development Program. Issues related to Department of Homeland Security programs and resources. Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Funding in the Labor HHS Appropriations Bill.
Issues related to rural broadband deployment and the Connect America Fund. Issues related to Pole Attachments and Broadband Telecommunications Policy.
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 2542: The Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes.H.R. 2804: Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency Act of 2014 (ALERRT Act) To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes. Issues related to the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S and its effects on small business. Issues related to the Clean Air Act enforcement relating to the GHG regulations and their effects on small business.
H.R. 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 Provisions allowing DHS to coordinate voluntary cyber standards and information sharing; provisions amending SAFETY ACT. Draft Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 (CISA)H.R. 4298, S. 2158: GRID Act Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid. Issues related to cooperatives access and applications for Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief funds. S. 2519: National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014 Issues related to sharing of security information including roles, authorities, protections and responsibilities. Issues related to Department of Homeland Security programs and resources including funding for the Regional Resiliency Assessment Program (RRAP) and enhancement of the SAFETY Act program.
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 1944: Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2013 To protect existing co-op access to Eminent Domain provisions.Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process.
Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. H.R. 2548: Electrify Africa Act of 2013 Setting guiding policy language for U.S. investment in bringing access to electricity in Africa.
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2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 634: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 Clarifies the end-user exemption from margin requirement.H.R. 2136: Small Business Credit Availability Act Provides certain exemptions for small lenders. H.R. 2410 and S. 1244: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Maintain RUS lending at adequate levels, terms, and purposes for electric cooperatives. H.R. 2642: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 Issues to make improvements to RUS Electric Loan Programs. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements. S. 888: To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. S. 954: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 Issues to make improvements to RUS Electric Loan Programs
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 638: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 Subjecting the railroads to DOJ Anti-Trust oversight. Issues related to draft legislation to enforce railroad competition.
H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulations. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken and Sage Grouse for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service. Advocated in support of legislation to restore transparency to the Equal Access to Justice Act.
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013H.R. 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements Issues related to Endangered Species Act reform. H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service.
H.R. 903: American Job Protection Act Working to include repeal of Affordable Care Acts 40% excise tax on high cost plans.H.R. 1248: Family Health Care Flexibility Act Repealing limits on flexible spending accounts. S. 24: Small Business Health Relief Act of 2013 Repealing limits on flexible spending accounts. S. 1270: The SAFE Retirement Act of 2013 Draft retirement savings bill. Draft bills repealing Affordable Care Acts 40% excise tax on high cost plans. Draft pension bill for co-op multiple employer plans. Implementation of Health Reform (Affordable Care Act).
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2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement.
P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements.
Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs.
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 778: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 117) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6365) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act of 2011. Provisions providing funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. H.R. 3581: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2012 Ensure Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Borrowers are not adversely affected by changes to method of estimating costs. H.R. 5325, S.2465: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 Provisions related to preventing use of FY13 funds to implement Energy Secretarys memo reshaping the Power Marketing Administrations. H.R. 5857, S. 3241; Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2013, directing USAID funding to international rural electrification. H.R. 5973, S. 2375: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 . Title III. Provisions ensuring RUS electric loans remain at sufficient levels and terms to meet co-op infrastructure needs. S. 3295: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. Title II. Provisions providing funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. HJ 117, Continuing Appropriations Resolutions, 2013.
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 4348: MAP-21 (The Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012) Provision to protect the interest of captive shippers. Prior to introduction, H.R. 6083: The Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012. Reauthorizes farm bill programs and includes the reauthorization and expansion of rural development programs. (Title VI, Subtitle B Rural Electrification Act of 1936, Subtitle C, Sec. 6201 and 6205) S. 49: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 (Sec. 7, Removal of railroad anti-trust exemptions.) S. 158: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011 (Title III, Improving railroad competitiveness.) S. 1813, Sec. 40312: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act' or the `MAP-21' (Kohl Amendment to S. 49 to repeal Railroad Anti Trust Exemption). S. 3240: Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012. Reauthorizes farm bill programs and includes the reauthorization and expansion of rural development programs. (Title VI, Rural Development, Subtitle B Rural Electrification, Subtitle C, Sec. 6201, 6202, 6204, 6205 and 6407, amendment to authorize the study of rural shipper issues.)
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2012 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 909: Roadmap for Americas Energy Future Comprehensive energy bill encouraging the production of fossil fuel-based, nuclear, and renewable energy. H.R. 910, S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) H.R. 1433: Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2012. This bill seeks to prevent state governments from using their eminent domain powers to take privately-owned property for economic development purposes. H.R. 1705, H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 1938: North American-Made Energy Security Act Requires directs the President to issue a final order by November 1, 2011 to either grant or deny the permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline would be constructed through co-op service territory in several other states. H.R. 2417: Better Use of Light Bulbs (Bulb) Act Repeals the requirement that would have prevented consumers from using incandescent light bulbs. H.R. 2845: Pipeline Safety Regulatory Certainty and Job Creation Act Improves the safety of oil pipelines. H.R. 2937, S. 1932: Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act Improves the safety of oil and natural gas pipelines. Rural electric co-ops provide the electricity for pipeline pumping stations. H.R. 3280: Powering America for Tomorrow Act Expands FERCs jurisdiction over transmission siting issues. H.R. 3548: The North American Energy Access Act Transfers the permit approval process from the Department of State and place it with FERC. H.R. 3680: Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2011. This bill would streamline the permitting process associated with establishing small hydroelectric power projects that generate electricity. H.R. 4017: Smart Energy Act. This bill would establish a Department of Energy financing program to facilitate energy efficiency retrofits on existing buildings. H.R. 4273: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012. This bill would prevent violations of environmental laws and regulations if the Department of Energy issues an emergency order. H.R. 4348: MAP-21 as it relates to The Surface Transportation Act of 2012; incorporating S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, inclusion of H.R. 2273. S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011 All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards. S. 512: Nuclear Power 2021 Act Requires DOE to help demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs. S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency.) S. 629: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging more hydropower production through efficiency. S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity. S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects) S.1000: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 All provisions relating to energy savings in residential and commercial buildings, including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S.1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates. S. 1321: Practical Energy Plan of 2011 Energy policies including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S. 2146: Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012. This bill would establish a national clean energy standard to mandate an increase in the use of clean energy sources to generate electricity.
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2012 · first_quarter · Q1
S.1220 : Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates. Issue: Clean Renewable Energy Bonds and other comparable incentives. Issue: Draft legislation to change tax code organization of the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation from a 501(c)(4) to a 501(c)(12). S.1436: Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Project Bonds Act of 2011 provides tax credit bonds to finance highway infrastructure projects. H.R.3307: American Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Extension Act of 2011 Issue: Clean Renewable Energy Bonds and other comparable incentives H.R.3308: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act Issue: Clean Renewable Energy Bonds and other comparable incentives
H.R. 2, S. 192: Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act Entire bill, high cost plan tax, employer provisions. HR 397: Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2011 High cost plan tax, employer provisions. H.R. 439, S.73: State Leadership in Health Care Act To prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived. HR 560: Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act (Sec. 1-3, ensuring adequate rural representation on Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, MEDPAC.) HR 605: Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Sec. 1-3, repeal restrictions on Health Savings Accounts, Medicare Set Asides and Health Flexible Spending Arrangements enacted in Affordable Care Act.) HR 1050: Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2011 (Sec. 1-6, creating association health plans.) HR 1173: Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011 (Sec. 1-2, repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, CLASS Act.) S. 244: State Health Care Choice Act To prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived. S. 248 - Empowering States to Innovate Act To prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived. S. 312: Patients' Freedom to Choose Act Sec. 1-3, repeal restrictions on Health Savings Accounts, Medicare Set Asides and Health Flexible Spending Arrangements enacted in Affordable Care Act.
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2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 470: Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Reauthorizes power contracts for the Hoover Dam customers in California, Nevada, and Arizona.) Draft legislation and S. AMDT 816 to H.R. 2112 (Sen. Sanders) To provide amounts to support innovative, utility-administered energy efficiency programs for small businesses. Draft legislation to design a Clean Energy Standard (Sen. Bingaman). H.R. 909: Roadmap for Americas Energy Future Comprehensive energy bill encouraging the production of fossil fuel-based, nuclear, and renewable energy. H.R.910, S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) H.R. 1705, H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 1938: North American-Made Energy Security Act Requires directs the President to issue a final order by November 1, 2011 to either grant or deny the permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline would be constructed through co-op service territory in several other states. H.R. 2417: Better Use of Light Bulbs (Bulb) Act Repeals the requirement that would have prevented consumers from using incandescent light bulbs. H.R. 2845: Pipeline Safety Regulatory Certainty and Job Creation Act Improves the safety of oil pipelines. H.R. 2937, S. 1932: Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act 2011 Improves the safety of oil and natural gas pipelines. Rural electric co-ops provide the electricity for pipeline pumping stations. H.R. 3280: Powering America for Tomorrow Act Expands FERCs jurisdiction over transmission siting issues. H.R. 3548: The North American Energy Access Act Transfers the permit approval process from the Department of State and place it with FERC. H.R. 3680: Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2011 Eases permitting requirements for small hydropower projects. S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011 All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards. S 512: Nuclear Power 2021 Act Requires DOE to help demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs. S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency.) S. 629: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging more hydropower production through efficiency. S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity. S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for carbon Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects.) S.1000: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 All provisions relating to energy savings in residential and commercial buildings, including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S.1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates. S. 1321: Practical Energy Plan of 2011 Energy policies including the Rural Energy Savings Program.
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2011 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 2, S. 192 - Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act (Entire bill, high cost plan tax, employer provisions) HR 397 - Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2011 (high cost plan tax, employer provisions) HR 605 - Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Sec. 1-3, repeal restrictions on Health Savings Accounts, Medicare Set Asides and Health Flexible Spending Arrangements enacted in Affordable Care Act) HR 1050 - Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2011 (Sec. 1-6, creating association health plans) HR 1173 - Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011 (Sec. 1-2, repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, CLASS Act) HR 560 - Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act (Sec. 1-3, ensuring adequate rural representation on Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, MEDPAC) S. 248 - Empowering States to Innovate Act (to prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived) H.R. 439, S.73 - State Leadership in Health Care Act (to prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived) S. 244 - State Health Care Choice Act (to prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived) S. 312 - Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Sec. 1-3, repeal restrictions on Health Savings Accounts, Medicare Set Asides and Health Flexible Spending Arrangements enacted in Affordable Care Act)
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2011 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 (Essential air service for American Samoa, Hirono Amendment regarding inter-island fees) H.R.1: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011 Continuing Resolution through September 30, 2011, (Sec. 2124, Foreign Operations, Department of State, USAID, Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service (Food For Progress); Title 1, Sec. 1101, Rural Development (REDL&G Loans & Grants)(Community Facilities)(Business & Industry Loans & Grants) Department of Interior, (Sec. 8012, Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, USVI) (Sec. 1415, Preserving funding for RUS electric loan program and structures of Power Market Administrations ) (Title V, VIII, Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation funding issues) H.R. 3082: The 4th Continuing Resolution for FY 2011. Funded government operations through March 4, 2011. Continuing Resolution through September 30, 2011 (Foreign Operations, Department of State, USAID, Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service (Food For Progress); Rural Development (REDL&G Loans & Grants)(Community Facilities)(Business & Industry Loans & Grants) Department of Interior, (Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, USVI) (Preserving funding for RUS electric loan program and structures of Power Market Administrations ) (Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation funding issues) HJ Res. 44: (P.L.112-4 ) 5th Continuing Resolution through March 18, 2011 Continuing Resolution through September 30, 2011 (Foreign Operations, Department of State, USAID, Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service (Food For Progress); Rural Development (REDL&G Loans & Grants)(Community Facilities)(Business & Industry Loans & Grants) Department of Interior, (Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, USVI) (Preserving funding for RUS electric loan program and structures of Power Market Administrations ) (Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation funding issues) HJ Res. 48: (P.L.112-6) 6th Continuing Resolution through April 8, 2011 Continuing Resolution through September 30, 2011 (Foreign Operations, Department of State, USAID, Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service (Food For Progress); Rural Development (REDL&G Loans & Grants)(Community Facilities)(Business & Industry Loans & Grants) Department of Interior, (Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, USVI) (Preserving funding for RUS electric loan program and structures of Power Market Administrations ) (Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation funding issues) H.R. 2354: Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. (policy riders aimed at common sense environmental regulation) Power Market Administration customers continue to have access to federal hydropower at cost-based rates.) H.R. 2584: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, FY 2012: (protecting structure of Power Market Administration) (Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, and USVI) Operating Grants, Public Works and Infrastructure Grants)State, Foreign Operations, Draft Bill, USAID Development Assistance, Overseas Cooperative Development H.R. 2112: FY 2012 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Ensuring RUS electric loans remain at sufficient levels and terms to meet co-op infrastructure needs.) Issue: Debt Limit, (Ensure PMA customers continue to have access to federal hydropower at cost-based rates) (Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Premiums) (changes to current law tax treatment of qualified health and retirement plans)
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2011 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 (Essential air service for American Samoa, Hirono Amendment regarding inter-island fees) H.R.1: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011 Continuing Resolution through September 30, 2011, (Sec. 2124, Foreign Operations, Department of State, USAID, Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service (Food For Progress); Title 1, Sec. 1101, Rural Development (REDL&G Loans & Grants)(Community Facilities)(Business & Industry Loans & Grants) Department of Interior, (Sec. 8012, Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, USVI) (Sec. 1415, Preserving funding for RUS electric loan program and structures of Power Market Administrations ) (Title V, VIII, Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation funding issues) H.R. 3082: The 4th Continuing Resolution for FY 2011. Funded government operations through March 4, 2011. Continuing Resolution through September 30, 2011 (Foreign Operations, Department of State, USAID, Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service (Food For Progress); Rural Development (REDL&G Loans & Grants)(Community Facilities)(Business & Industry Loans & Grants) Department of Interior, (Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, USVI) (Preserving funding for RUS electric loan program and structures of Power Market Administrations ) (Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation funding issues) HJ Res. 44: (P.L.112-4 ) 5th Continuing Resolution through March 18, 2011 Continuing Resolution through September 30, 2011 (Foreign Operations, Department of State, USAID, Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service (Food For Progress); Rural Development (REDL&G Loans & Grants)(Community Facilities)(Business & Industry Loans & Grants) Department of Interior, (Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, USVI) (Preserving funding for RUS electric loan program and structures of Power Market Administrations ) (Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation funding issues) HJ Res. 48: (P.L.112-6) 6th Continuing Resolution through April 8, 2011 Continuing Resolution through September 30, 2011 (Foreign Operations, Department of State, USAID, Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service (Food For Progress); Rural Development (REDL&G Loans & Grants)(Community Facilities)(Business & Industry Loans & Grants) Department of Interior, (Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, USVI) (Preserving funding for RUS electric loan program and structures of Power Market Administrations ) (Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation funding issues)
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 233: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 272: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 S. 146: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 461: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. S. 2889: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009
H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R.1666: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an auction and revenue collection mechanism for a carbon market that ensures price stability with environmental integrity. H.R.1862: To cap the emissions of greenhouse gases through a requirement to purchase carbon permits, to distribute the proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals, and for other purposes. H.R.1683 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a Federal emission permit for the sale or use of greenhouse gas emission substances, and for other purposes. H.R.1337: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply. H.R. 2847: Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act S. 2877: Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act S. 3714, The Coal Energy Bridge Act S.3738 : Clean Energy Technology Leadership Act of 2010 S.3855 : Clean Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2010 S. 3935: Advanced Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2010 S.A.4727: The Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2010 S.A.4753: The Reid-McConnell Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 H.R.6117: Clean Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2010 S. 3946: Small Business Paperwork Relief Act S. 3578: Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act H.R. 5141: Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act H.R. 4853: Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010
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2010 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 233: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 272: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 S. 146: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 461: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. S. 2889: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009
H.R. 977: Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 S. 272: Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 S. 323: Rural Revitalization Act of 2009 S. 447: Prevent Excessive Speculation Act S. 22: Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 H.R. 4173: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 977: Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 3795: Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 S. 272: Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 S. 447: Prevent Excessive Speculation Act S. 1399: Carbon Market Oversight Act of 2009 S. 1412: Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2009 S. 1682: Derivatives Market Manipulation Prevention Act of 2009 S. 1691: Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009 S. 3217: A original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes. S. 3102: Rural Energy Savings Program Act H.R. 4785: Rural Energy Savings Program Act S. 3606: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 H.R. 2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
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2010 · second_quarter · 2A
H.R. 977: Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 S. 272: Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 S. 323: Rural Revitalization Act of 2009 S. 447: Prevent Excessive Speculation Act S. 22: Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 H.R. 4173: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 977: Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 3795: Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 S. 272: Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 S. 447: Prevent Excessive Speculation Act S. 1399: Carbon Market Oversight Act of 2009 S. 1412: Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2009 S. 1682: Derivatives Market Manipulation Prevention Act of 2009 S. 1691: Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009 S. 3217: A original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes. S. 3102: Rural Energy Savings Program Act H.R. 4785: Rural Energy Savings Program Act S. 3606: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 H.R. 2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
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2010 · second_quarter · RA
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2010 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 233: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 272: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 S. 146: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 461: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. S. 2889: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009
H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 890: American Renewable Energy Act H.R. 889: Save American Energy Act H.R. 1698: To establish the Green Bank to assist in the financing of qualified clean energy projects and qualified energy efficiency projects. S. 5: Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009 S. 433: A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes. S. 531: Energy and Water Integration Act of 2009 S. 539: Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act S. 598: Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009 S. 661: Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 Energy Security and Market Transparency Act H.R. 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act H.R. 3183: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 4396: Save Our Energy Jobs Act S. 1462: An original bill to promote clean energy technology development, enhanced energy efficiency, improved energy security, and energy innovation and workforce development, and for other purposes. S. 1733: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S. 3495: Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010
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2010 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 233: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 272: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 S. 146: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 461: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. S. 2889: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009
H. J. Res. 18: Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R. 493: Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 391: To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1105: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R. 4396: Save Our Energy Jobs Act H.R. 4572: To amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. H.R. 4753: Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act H.J. Res. 76: Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency 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: Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. S.J. Res. 26: A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. S. 787: Clean Water Restoration Act S. 2995: Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 S. 3072: Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) via NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 890: American Renewable Energy Act H.R. 889: Save American Energy Act H.R. 1698: To establish the Green Bank to assist in the financing of qualified clean energy projects and qualified energy efficiency projects. S. 5: Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009 S. 433: A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes. S. 531: Energy and Water Integration Act of 2009 S. 539: Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act S. 598: Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009 S. 661: Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 Energy Security and Market Transparency Act H.R. 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act S. 1462: An original bill to promote clean energy technology development, enhanced energy efficiency, improved energy security, and energy innovation and workforce development, and for other purposes. S. 1733: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) via NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
2009 · fourth_quarter · RR
Agriculture, Energy & Nuclear, Environment & Superfund, Railroad, Tax & Internal Revenue Code
Agriculture, Energy & Nuclear, Environment & Superfund, Railroad, Tax & Internal Revenue Code
Agriculture, Energy & Nuclear, Environment & Superfund, Railroad, Tax & Internal Revenue Code
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) via NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
2009 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 233: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 272: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 S. 146: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 461: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit.
H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R.1666: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an auction and revenue collection mechanism for a carbon market that ensures price stability with environmental integrity. H.R.1862: To cap the emissions of greenhouse gases through a requirement to purchase carbon permits, to distribute the proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals, and for other purposes. H.R.1683 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a Federal emission permit for the sale or use of greenhouse gas emission substances, and for other purposes. H.R.1337: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply.
H.R. 2548: Electrify Africa Act of 2014 Setting guiding policy language for U.S. investment in bringing access to electricity in Africa. S. 2508: Energize Africa Act of 2014
Issues related to rural broadband deployment and the Connect America Fund. Issues related to Pole Attachments and Broadband Telecommunications Policy.
H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126, S. 2971: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. (Barkemeyer) H.R. 4066, S. 1739: A bill to permit the continued manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020, S 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 Legislation that repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Issues related to security and resilience of the grid. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
S. 638: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 Subjecting the railroads to DOJ Anti-Trust oversight.S. 2777: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 Issues related to improving the performance of Americas Rail System.
H.R. 2542: The Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes.H.R. 2804: Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency Act of 2014 (ALERRT Act). To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes. Issues related to the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S and its effects on small business. Issues related to the Clean Air Act enforcement relating to the GHG regulations and their effects on small business. Issues related to rural broadband deployment and the Connect America Fund.
H.R. 1248: Family Health Care Flexibility Act Repealing limits on flexible spending accounts.H.R. 3462, S.1735: Self-Insurance Protection Act (stop-loss insurance issues) Only 2 sections short title, and three sentences on stop-loss insurance issues. S. 24: Small Business Health Relief Act of 2013 Repealing limits on flexible spending accounts.
H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.H.R. 3826, S. 1905: The Whitfield-Manchin Electricity Security and Affordability Act, legislation directing how EPA establishes GHG performance standards for fossil fuel electric generating units. H.R. 5078, S. 2496: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 Legislation to prohibit EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from finalizing and enforcing the proposed rule entitled, Definition of Waters of the United States Under the Clean Water Act, issued on April 21, 2014. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal.
H.J. Res. 124: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 Ensuring co-op related programs are maintained at appropriate levels.H.R. 83 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R. 634: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 Clarifies the end-user exemption from margin requirement. H.R. 4267: The Commodity Delivery Relief Act, to clarify that intended physically-settled, nonfinancial commodities contracts should be exempt from the definition of swap under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act To reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission operations and includes certain end-user exemptions from requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements. S. 888: To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Issues related to rural broadband deployment and the Connect America Fund. Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio.
H.R. 867, S. 394: Metal Theft Prevention Act Provisions increasing penalties for theft of copper.
H.J. Res. 124: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 Ensuring co-op related programs are maintained at appropriate levels.H.R. 4871: TRIA Reform Act of 2014 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act reauthorizations. S. 2244: Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act reauthorizations. S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2013 Includes a clarification allowing Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) investments in National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) securities. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements.
H.R. 3696, S. 2519: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014S. 2588: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 Provisions allowing DHS to coordinate voluntary cyber standards and information sharing; provisions amending SAFETY ACT. Issues related to sharing of security information including roles, authorities, protections and responsibilities. H.R. 3410: CIPA; H.R. 4298, S. 2158: GRID Act Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid. Issues related to critical infrastructure protection, including information sharing and public private partnerships. Issues related to cooperatives access and applications for Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief funds. Issues related to electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbances. Issues related to Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructures.
H.R. 5021: Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 Amendments related to pension issues, normal retirement age.Draft bills on pension reform rules for multiple-employer pension plans, definitions for normal retirement age, and not-for-profit tax treatment provisions. Amendments to Preserving Americas Transit and Highways (PATH) Act related to pension issues, normal retirement age.
H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs.H.R. 5013, S. 2499: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 Maintain funding for USAID Cooperative Development Program. Issues related to Department of Homeland Security programs and resources. Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Funding in the Labor HHS Appropriations Bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.H.R. 3826, S. 1905: The Whitfield-Manchin Electricity Security and Affordability Act, legislation directing how EPA establishes GHG performance standards for fossil fuel electric generating units. H.R. 5078, S. 2496: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014 Legislation to prohibit EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from finalizing and enforcing the proposed rule entitled, Definition of Waters of the United States Under the Clean Water Act, issued on April 21, 2014. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal.
H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. H.R. 4066, S. 1739: A bill to permit the continued manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020, S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 Legislation that repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
H.R. 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014 Provisions allowing DHS to coordinate voluntary cyber standards and information sharing; provisions amending SAFETY ACT. S. 2519: National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Act of 2014 Issues related to sharing of security information including roles, authorities, protections and responsibilities.H.R. 4298, S. 2158: GRID Act Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid. Issues related to cooperatives access and applications for Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief funds. Issues related to electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbances. S. 2588: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 Issues related to Department of Homeland Security programs and resources including funding for the Regional Resiliency Assessment Program (RRAP) and enhancement of the SAFETY Act program.
H.R. 2542: The Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes.H.R. 2804: Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency Act of 2014 (ALERRT Act). To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes. Issues related to the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S and its effects on small business. Issues related to the Clean Air Act enforcement relating to the GHG regulations and their effects on small business. Issues related to rural broadband deployment and the Connect America Fund.
H.R. 5021: Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 Amendments related to pension issues, normal retirement age.Draft bills on pension reform rules for multiple-employer pension plans, definitions for normal retirement age, and not-for-profit tax treatment provisions. Amendments to Preserving America's Transit and Highways (PATH) Act related to pension issues, normal retirement age.
S. 1270: The SAFE Retirement Act of 2013 Title II Issues concerning retirement savings policy.Issues related to the Tax Reform Act of 2014 (Camp Draft), tax treatment of pension plans. Draft bills on tax reform relating to health care and retirement benefits and taxation of 501(c) organizations. Amendments to Preserving Americas Transit and Highways (PATH) Act related to pension issues, normal retirement age. Issues affecting Americas Energy Tax Code.
H.J. Res. 124: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 Ensuring co-op related programs are maintained at appropriate levels.H.R. 634: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 Clarifies the end-user exemption from margin requirement. H.R. 4267: The Commodity Delivery Relief Act, to clarify that intended physically-settled, nonfinancial commodities contracts should be exempt from the definition of swap under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act To reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission operations and includes certain end-user exemptions from requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements. S. 888: To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Issues related to rural broadband deployment and the Connect America Fund. Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio.
H.R. 1944: Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2013 To protect existing co-op access to Eminent Domain provisions.Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Transmission Right-of-Way on Fort Wingate, NM. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process.
H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: H.R. 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Sage Grouse and Northern Long-Eared Bat for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service. Issues related to NMFS/USFWS proposed rulemaking on critical habitat designation. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
H.R. 1248: Family Health Care Flexibility Act Repealing limits on flexible spending accounts.H.R. 3462, S.1735: Self-Insurance Protection Act (stop-loss insurance issues) Only 2 sections short title, and three sentences on stop-loss insurance issues. S. 24: Small Business Health Relief Act of 2013 Repealing limits on flexible spending accounts.
H.R. 867, S. 394: Metal Theft Prevention Act Provisions increasing penalties for theft of copper.
S. 638: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 Subjecting the railroads to DOJ Anti-Trust oversight.S. 2777: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2014 Issues related to improving the performance of Americas Rail System.
H.R. 2548: Electrify Africa Act of 2014 Setting guiding policy language for U.S. investment in bringing access to electricity in Africa. S. 2508: Energize Africa Act of 2014
H.J. Res. 124: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 Ensuring co-op related programs are maintained at appropriate levels.H.R. 4871: TRIA Reform Act of 2014 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act reauthorizations. S. 2244: Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act reauthorizations. S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2013 Includes a clarification allowing Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) investments in National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) securities. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.H.R. 3080, S. 601: Water resources reform legislation. Section 102 of S. 3080 which expedites the evaluation and processing of corps permits to make electric cooperatives eligible. Section 2014 of S. 601, which gives the Corps discretion to alter dam operations in a manner that could limit federal hydropower production. H.R. 3826, S. 1905: The Whitfield-Manchin Electricity Security and Affordability Act" Legislation directing how EPA establishes GHG performance standards for fossil fuel electric generating units. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S.
H.R. 8: American Taxpayer Relief Act Tax treatment of retirement plans.H.R. 4275, S. 1302: The Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act of 2013 Issues related to pension regulations for electric cooperatives, including making Pension Protection Act Exemption permanent. S. 1270: The SAFE Retirement Act of 2013 Title II Issues concerning retirement savings policy. Draft bills on tax reform relating to health care and retirement benefits and taxation of 501(c) organizations. Amendments to Preserving Americas Transit and Highways (PATH) Act related to pension issues, normal retirement age.
H.R. 1944: Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2013 To protect existing co-op access to Eminent Domain provisions.Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Transmission Right-of-Way on Fort Wingate, NM. Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process.
H.R. 867, S. 394: Metal Theft Prevention Act Provisions increasing penalties for theft of copper.
H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.S. 2074, S. 2262: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4923: The Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 NRECA included committee report language in support of the Department of Energy allowing consumers to continue to use large capacity electric resistance water heaters. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA. S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
H.R. 4871: TRIA Reform Act of 2014 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act reauthorizations.S. 2244: Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act reauthorizations. S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2013 Includes a clarification allowing Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) investments in National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) securities. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements.
H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: H.R. 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Sage Grouse and Northern Long-Eared Bat for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service Issues related to NMFS/USFWS proposed rulemaking on critical habitat designation. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.
S. 638: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 Subjecting the railroads to DOJ Anti-Trust oversight. Issues related to draft legislation to enforce railroad competition.
H.R. 634: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 Clarifies the end-user exemption from margin requirement.H.R. 4267: The Commodity Delivery Relief Act To clarify that intended physically-settled, nonfinancial commodities contracts should be exempt from the definition of swap under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4413: Customer Protection and End User Relief Act To reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission operations and includes certain end-user exemptions from requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements. S. 888: To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
H.R. 4275, S. 1302: Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act of 2013 Issues related to pension regulations for electric cooperatives, including making Pension Protection Act Exemption permanent.Draft bills on pension reform rules for multiple-employer pension plans, definitions for normal retirement age, and not-for-profit tax treatment provisions. DRAFT Omnibus FY2014 Spending Measure (multiple-employer pension issues) Amendments to Preserving Americas Transit and Highways (PATH) Act related to pension issues, normal retirement age.
H.R. 1872: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2013 Issues impacting the RUS Electric Loan Program.H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs. Maintain RUS lending at adequate levels, terms, and purposes for electric cooperatives. H.R. 4923: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 To ensure that the Power Marketing Administrations (PMAs) and the Bureau of Reclamation continue to operate within the bounds of their statutory authority, to include report language addressing issues caused by DOEs new efficiency standard for large-capacity electric resistance water heaters. H.R. 5013, S. 2499: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 Maintain funding for USAID Cooperative Development Program. Issues related to Department of Homeland Security programs and resources. Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Funding in the Labor HHS Bill.
H.R. 2548: Electrify Africa Act of 2014 Setting guiding policy language for U.S. investment in bringing access to electricity in Africa.S. 2508: Energize Africa Act of 2014 Setting guiding policy language for U.S. investment in bringing access to electricity in Africa. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process.
H.R. 1248: Family Health Care Flexibility Act Repealing limits on flexible spending accounts.H.R. 3462, S.1735: Self-Insurance Protection Act Stop-loss insurance issues. S. 24: Small Business Health Relief Act of 2013 Repealing limits on flexible spending accounts.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 634: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 Clarifies the end-user exemption from margin requirement.H.R. 1038: The Public Power Risk Management Act, a bill to provide equal treatment for public power providers using utility operation-related swaps. H.R. 2136: Small Business Credit Availability Act Provides certain exemptions for small lenders. H.R. 2642, P.L. 113-79: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 Issues to make improvements to RUS Electric Loan Programs. H.R. 3547, P.L. 113-76: 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act Issues related to RUS Appropriations. Maintain funding for USAID Cooperative Development Program (CDP) in State and Foreign Ops bill. H.R. 4267: The Commodity Delivery Relief Act, to clarify that intended physically-settled, nonfinancial commodities contracts should be exempt from the definition of swap under the Dodd-Frank Act. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements. S. 888: To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Issues related to Draft legislation to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).
S. 638: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 Subjecting the railroads to DOJ Anti-Trust oversight.Issues related to draft legislation to enforce railroad competition.
H.R. 1872: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2013 Issues impacting the RUS Electric Loan Program.H.R. 3547, P.L. 113-76: 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act Issues related to RUS Appropriations. Maintain funding for USAID Cooperative Development Program (CDP) in State and Foreign Ops bill. Maintain RUS lending at adequate levels, terms, and purposes for electric cooperatives. Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Funding in the Labor HHS Bill. Issues related to House and Senate FY15 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill to ensure that the PMAs and the Bureau of Reclamation continue to operate within the bounds of their statutory authority.
H.R. 867, S. 394: Metal Theft Prevention Act Provisions increasing penalties for theft of copper.
H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.Issues related to the following ESA legislation: HR 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements. H.R. 4315: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act H.R. 4316: Endangered Species Recovery Transparency Act H.R. 4317: State Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act H.R. 4318: Endangered Species Litigation and Reasonableness Act H.R. 4319: The Common Sense in Species Protection Act S. 2084: The Community Protection Act H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken and Sage Grouse for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service. Issues related to legislation to restore transparency to the Equal Access to Justice Act.
H.R. 8: American Taxpayer Relief Act Tax treatment of retirement plans.H.R. 4275, S. 1302: The Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act of 2013 Issues related to pension regulations for electric cooperatives, including making Pension Protection Act Exemption permanent. S. 1270: The SAFE Retirement Act of 2013 Title II Issues concerning retirement savings policy. Draft bills on tax reform relating to health care and retirement benefits and taxation of 5010(c) organizations.
P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements.Issues related to Senate draft housing finance reform bill to include clarification allowing Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) investments in National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) securities.
H.R. 4275, S. 1302: Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act of 2013 Issues related to pension regulations for electric cooperatives, including making Pension Protection Act Exemption permanent.S. Con. Res. 12: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that our current tax incentives for retirement savings provide important benefits to Americans to help plan for a financially secure retirement. Draft bills on pension reform rules for multiple-employer pension plans, definitions for normal retirement age, and not-for-profit tax treatment provisions.
H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 1616, S. 1392, S. 2075: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 2126: The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2014. Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response\ that electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. H.R. 4066: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters. The bill would create an energy efficiency standard, a demand response program participation requirement, and other requirements in order to allow continued manufacture of electric resistance water heaters exceeding 75 gallons. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Provisions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives during the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.
H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.H.R. 3080, S. 601: Water resources reform legislation. Section 102 of S. 3080 which expedites the evaluation and processing of corps permits to make electric cooperatives eligible. Section 2014 of S. 601, which gives the Corps discretion to alter dam operations in a manner that could limit federal hydropower production. H.R. 3826, S. 1905: The Whitfield-Manchin Electricity Security and Affordability Act, legislation directing how EPA establishes GHG performance standards for fossil fuel electric generating units. Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement relating to GHG regulations and new source performance standards for power plants. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on Waters of the U.S.
H.R. 903: American Job Protection Act Proposed amendment to include repeal of Affordable Care Acts 40% excise tax on high cost plans.H.R. 1248: Family Health Care Flexibility Act Repealing limits on flexible spending accounts. H.R. 3462, S.1735: Self-Insurance Protection Act (stop-loss insurance issues) Only 2 sections short title, and three sentences on stop-loss insurance issues. H.R. 3489: To amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market, and for other purposes. S. 24: Small Business Health Relief Act of 2013 Repealing limits on flexible spending accounts. S. 1724: Union Tax Fairness Act of 2013 (payment of Transitional Reinsurance Fees under Affordable Care Act). DRAFT Omnibus FY2014 Spending Measure (multiple-employer pension issues)
H.R. 2542: The Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes.H.R. 2804: Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency Act of 2014 (ALERRT Act). To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes. Issues related to the Endangered Species Act effects on small businesses.
H.R. 3696: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 Provisions allowing DHS to coordinate voluntary cyber standards and information sharing; provisions amending SAFETY ACT.H.R. 4298, S 2158: GRID Act Issues related to the physical security of the electric grid. Issues related to cooperatives access and applications for Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief funds. Provisions within FY2015 department of homeland security appropriations bill to enhance the DHS SAFETY ACT program.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 903: American Job Protection Act Proposed amendment to include repeal of Affordable Care Acts 40% excise tax on high cost plans.H.R.1248: Family Health Care Flexibility Act Repealing limits on flexible spending accounts. H.R. 3462, S.1735: Self-Insurance Protection Act (stop-loss insurance issues) Only 2 sections short title, and three sentences on stop-loss insurance issues. H.R.3489: To amend section 1341 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market, and for other purposes. S. 24: Small Business Health Relief Act of 2013 Repealing limits on flexible spending accounts. S. 1724: Union Tax Fairness Act of 2013 (payment of Transitional Reinsurance Fees under Affordable Care Act). Implementation of Health Reform (Affordable Care Act). DRAFT Omnibus FY2014 Spending Measure (multiple-employer pension issues) Ryan/Murray Budget Agreement (multiple-employer pension issues)
Issues related to the Columbia River Treaty between the U.S. and Canada. H.R. 2548: Electrify Africa Act of 2013 Setting guiding policy language for U.S. investment in bringing access to electricity in Africa.
H.R. 1944: Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2013 To protect existing co-op access to Eminent Domain provisions.Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Issues related to the Columbia River Treaty between the U.S. and Canada.
P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements.
H.R. 1872: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2013 Issues impacting the RUS Electric Loan Program.H.R. 2410 and S. 1244: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Maintain RUS lending at adequate levels, terms, and purposes for electric cooperatives. H.R. 2609 and S. 1245: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Language restricting DOEs management of the federal PMAs to their congressionally directed statutory mission. Amendment to the House Energy and Water Appropriations Bill that would prohibit funds for activities related to the March 16, 2012 memo from DOE Secretary Chu to the PMA Administrators. H.J. Res 59: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 Issues related to appropriations request for the Cooperative Development Program (CDP) in State and Foreign Ops bill. Implementation of Health Reform (Affordable Care Act)
Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement.H.R. 3080, S. 601: Water resources reform legislation. Section 102 of S. 3080 which expedites the evaluation and processing of corps permits to make electric cooperatives eligible. Section 2014 of S. 601, which gives the corps discretion to alter dam operations in a manner that could limit federal hydropower production.
H.R. 8: American Taxpayer Relief Act Tax treatment of retirement plansS. 1270: The SAFE Retirement Act of 2013 Title II Issues concerning retirement savings policy. S. 1302: The Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act of 2013 Issues related to pension regulations for electric cooperatives, including making Pension Protection Act Exemption permanent. Draft bills on tax reform relating to health care and retirement benefits.
H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application.H.R. 2218: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to Endangered Species Act Listings Lesser Prairie-Chicken and Sage Grouse for DOI/Fish & Wildlife Service. Legislation to restore transparency to the Equal Access to Justice Act.
S. 638: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 Subjecting the railroads to DOJ Anti-Trust oversight.Issues related to draft legislation to enforce railroad competition.
H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R. 1616, S. 761, S. 1392, S. AMDT 1916, S. AMDT 1917: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 Provisions dealing with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 1963: Lifts barriers to hydropower development in western states Issues related to the Columbia River Treaty between the U.S. and Canada. S. 802: Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide applications. S. 1009: Chemical Safety Improvement Act Issues related to PCB Use Authorizations under TSCA S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1739: A bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. Draft House bill to permit the manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Draft legislation related to water heater efficiency standards. Provisions to ensure a fair and equitable treatment of electric cooperatives through the Columbia River Treaty review process. Issues related to Clean Water Act Enforcement Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding
S. Con. Res. 12: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that our current tax incentives for retirement savings provide important benefits to Americans to help plan for a financially secure retirement.S. 1302: Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act Issues related to pension regulations for electric cooperatives, including making Pension Protection Act Exemption permanent. Draft bills on pension reform rules for multiple-employer pension plans, definitions for normal retirement age, and not-for-profit tax treatment provisions.
H.R. 867, S. 394: Metal Theft Prevention Act Provisions increasing penalties for theft of copper.
H.R. 2542: The Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 267 and S. 545: Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 Advocated on behalf of hydropower regulatory improvement legislation.H.R. 678, S. 306: Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act Advocated on behalf of hydropower regulatory improvement legislation. H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Proposed an amendment to establish that if an electric co-op complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric co-op will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits. H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Preventing duplicative regulation of pesticide application. H.R. 1616, S. 761, S. 1392, S. AMDT 1916, S. AMDT 1917: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 Deals with energy savings in residential, commercial and federal buildings. Language to permit manufacture of large capacity electric resistance water heaters for demand response. (S. 761 was reintroduced with changes and is now S. 1392.) H.R. 1900: The Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act This bill would expedite the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines by providing for timely consideration of licenses, permits, and approvals required under federal law. H.R. 1963: Lifts barriers to hydropower development in western states Advocated on issues related to the Columbia River Treaty between the U.S. and Canada. S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. Except for minor changes, S. 1020 and S. 1199 are the same. Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Draft legislation related to water heater efficiency standards.
H.R. 634: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 Clarifies the end-user exemption from margin requirement.H.R. 1003: To improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders Would require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of certain Dodd-Frank Act requirements. H.R. 2136: Small Business Credit Availability Act Provides certain exemptions for small lenders. H.R. 2410 and S. 1244: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Maintain RUS lending at adequate levels, terms, and purposes for electric cooperatives. H.R. 2642: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 Issues to make improvements to RUS Electric Loan Programs. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements. S. 888: To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. S. 954: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 Issues to make improvements to RUS Electric Loan Programs.
P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements.
Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement.H.R. 3080: Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 To protect federal hydropower interests. S. 601: Water Resources Development Act of 2013 Section 1022 Expediting the evaluation and processing of Corps permits to make co-ops eligible and section 2014 of the Senate bill, which gives the corps discretion to divert water resources from federal hydropower generation, toward other project "benefits.
H.R. 2542: The Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 To ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes.
Issues related to the Columbia River Treaty between the U.S. and Canada. H.R. 2548: Electrify Africa Act of 2013 Setting guiding policy language for U.S. investment in bringing access to electricity in Africa.
H.R. 1872: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2013 Issues impacting the RUS Electric Loan Program.H.R. 2410 and S. 1244: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Maintain RUS lending at adequate levels, terms, and purposes for electric cooperatives. H.R. 2609 and S. 1245: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Supported bill language and report language restricting DOEs management of the federal PMAs to their congressionally directed statutory mission. Advocated in favor of an amendment to the House Energy and Water Appropriations Bill that would prohibit funds for activities related to the March 16, 2012 memo from DOE Secretary Chu to the PMA Administrators. Issues related to appropriations request for the OCDC program in State and Foreign Ops bill. Implementation of Health Reform (Affordable Care Act)
S. Con. Res. 12: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that our current tax incentives for retirement savings provide important benefits to Americans to help plan for a financially secure retirement.S. 1302: Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act Issues related to pension regulations for electric cooperatives, including making Pension Protection Act Exemption permanent. Draft bills on pension reform rules for multiple-employer pension plans, definitions for normal retirement age, and not-for-profit tax treatment provisions.
H.R. 1944: Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2013 To protect existing co-op access to Eminent Domain provisions.Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Issues related to the Columbia River Treaty between the U.S. and Canada.
H.R. 867, S. 394: Metal Theft Prevention Act Provisions increasing penalties for theft of copper.
H.R. 8: American Taxpayer Relief Act Tax treatment of retirement plans Draft bills on tax reform - relating to health care and retirement benefits.
H.R. 903: American Job Protection Act Proposed amendment to include repeal of Affordable Care Acts 40% excise tax on high cost plans.H.R.1248: Family Health Care Flexibility Act Repealing limits on flexible spending accounts. S. 24: Small Business Health Relief Act of 2013 Repealing limits on flexible spending accounts. S. 1270: The SAFE Retirement Act of 2013 Draft retirement savings bill. S. 1302: The Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act of 2013 Issues related to pension regulations for electric cooperatives, including making Pension Protection Act Exemption permanent. Implementation of Health Reform (Affordable Care Act).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 638: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 Issues related to draft legislation to enforce railroad competition.
P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements.
H.R. 8: American Taxpayer Relief Act Tax treatment of retirement plans Draft bills on tax reform - relating to health care and retirement benefits.
H.R. 267, S. 545: Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 Advocated on behalf of hydropower regulatory improvement legislation.H.R. 678, S. 306: Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act Advocated on behalf of hydropower regulatory improvement legislation. H.R. 271: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Seeks to establish that if an electric utility complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric utility will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits. H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. H.R. 1616, S. 761: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 Deals with energy savings in residential, commerical and federal buildings especially standard for water heaters. S. 1020: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. S. 1199: All-Of-The-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2013 The bill also repeals Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new and renovated federal buildings to end their consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030 and replaces Section 433 with provisions requiring federal buildings to become more energy efficient. Except for minor changes S. 1020 and S. 1199 are the same. Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Draft legislation addressing Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) related to energy efficiency.
H.R. 867, S. 394: Metal Theft Prevention Act Provisions increasing penalties for theft.
H.R. 325: No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013 Maintain RUS lending at adequate levels, terms, and purposes for electric cooperatives.H.R. 1872: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2013 Maintain RUS lending at adequate levels, terms, and purposes for electric cooperatives. H.R. 2410, S. 1244: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Maintain RUS lending at adequate levels, terms, and purposes for electric cooperatives. H.R. 2609, S. 1245: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Supported bill language and report language restricting DOEs management of the federal PMAs to their congressionally directed statutory mission. S. 16: A bill to provide for a sequester replacement Tax treatment of retirement plans. S. 388: American Family Economic Protection Act Tax treatment of retirement plans. Issues related to appropriations request for the OCDC program in State and Foreign Ops bill. Implementation of Health Reform (Affordable Care Act)
S. 601: Water Resources Development Act of 2013 Issues related to Clean Air Act enforcement.
H.R. 634: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 Clarifies the end-user exemption from margin requirement.H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 H.R. 1003: To improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders Would require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of certain Dodd-Frank Act requirements. H.R. 2136: Small Business Credit Availability Act Provides certain exemptions for small lenders. H.R. 2410, S. 1244: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 Maintain RUS lending at adequate levels, terms, and purposes for electric cooperatives. H.R. 2642: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements. S. 954: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013
H.R. 2542: The Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013
H.R. 1944: Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2013 Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs.
S. Con. Res. 12: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that our current tax incentives for retirement savings provide important benefits to Americans to help plan for a financially secure retirement. Draft bills on pension reform rules for multiple-employer pension plans, definitions for normal retirement age.
H.R. 2548: Electrify Africa Act of 2013
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 638: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013
H Con Res 25: House Budget Resolution FY14 Regarding tax treatment of retirement plans and FCRA/Fair ValueSenate S Con Res 8: Regarding tax treatment of retirement plans and FCRA/Fair Value H.R. 325: No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013 S. 16: A bill to provide for a sequester replacement Tax treatment of retirement plans. S. 388: American Family Economic Protection Act Tax treatment of retirement plans. Issues related to appropriations for the USDA Rural Utilities Service loans. Issues related to appropriations request for the OCDC program. Implementation of Health Reform (Affordable Care Act)
H.R. 867, S. 394: Metal Theft Prevention Act Provisions increasing penalties for theft.
H. R. 903: American Job Protection Act Working to include repeal of Affordable Care Acts 40% excise tax on high cost plans.H.R.1248 : Family Health Care Flexibility Act Repealing limits on flexible spending accounts. S. 24 : Small Business Health Relief Act of 2013 Repealing limits on flexible spending accounts. Draft bills repealing Affordable Care Acts 40% excise tax on high cost plans. Implementation of Health Reform (Affordable Care Act).
H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013H.R. 1314, S. 19: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements Issues related to Endangered Species Act reform. Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation.
S. Con. Res. 12 (April 10, 2013): Expressing the sense of the Congress that our current tax incentives for retirement savings provide important benefits to Americans to help plan for a financially secure retirement. Draft bills on pension reform rules for multiple-employer pension plans, definitions for normal retirement age.
H.R. 634: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013 Provides end-user exemptions from certain requirements under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.H.R. 933: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2013 Maintain RUS lending at adequate levels and terms for electric cooperatives. H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 H.R. 1003: To improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders. Would require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of certain Dodd-Frank Act requirements. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements. S. 10: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 Including the reauthorization and expansion of rural development programs including the Rural Energy Savings Program. Draft legislation: provides certain exemptions to the Dodd-Frank Act for small lenders. Reauthorization of farm programs, including reauthorization and expansion of rural development programs. Support of funding for the USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) program.
H.R. 8: American Taxpayer Relief Act. Regarding tax treatment of retirement plans. Draft bills on tax reform relating to health care and retirement benefits.
H.R. 271:Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 Seeks to establish that if an electric utility complies with a Department of Energy emergency order and due to such compliance environmental laws or regulations are violated, the electric utility will be protected from agency penalties and third party law suits.H.R. 935: The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 Issues related to coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs. Draft legislation related to electric water heater efficiency standards. Draft legislation addressing Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) related to energy efficiency. Draft legislation dealing with energy savings in residential and commercial buildings.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 947: A bill to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes. (Sec. 1-3) Draft legislation to provide the Federal Home Loan Bank authority to purchase certain securities (making Federal Home Loan Bank a source of capital for National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation).
H.R. 8: American Tax Payer Relief Act of 2012 Title 1 Prevent tax changes to qualified retirement savings plans. H.R. 3307: American Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Extension Act of 2011 Issue: Clean Renewable Energy Bonds and other comparable incentives. H.R. 3308: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act Issue: Clean Renewable Energy Bonds and other comparable incentives. S. 1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates. Issue: Clean Renewable Energy Bonds and other comparable incentives. Issue: Draft legislation to change tax code organization of the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation from a 501(c)(4) to a 501(c)(12). S. 1436: Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Project Bonds Act of 2011 provides tax credit bonds to finance highway infrastructure projects. Protecting unused clean renewable energy bond funds from being redirected to pay for other programs.
H.R. 397: Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2011 High cost plan tax, employer provisions. H.R. 436: Health Care Cost Reduction Act of 2012 Repeal $2500 FSA limit. H.R. 605: Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Sec. 1-3, repeal restrictions on Health Savings Accounts, Medicare Set Asides and Health Flexible Spending Arrangements enacted in Affordable Care Act.) H.R. 2010, S. 1098: Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011 (Title 1, to repeal limits/caps on tax preferred health accounts.) S. 244: State Health Care Choice Act To prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived. S. 248: Empowering States to Innovate Act To prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived. S. 312: Patients' Freedom to Choose Act Sec. 1-3, repeal restrictions on Health Savings Accounts, Medicare Set Asides and Health Flexible Spending Arrangements enacted in Affordable Care Act.
H.R. 910, S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act.) H.R. 1705, H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 2937, S. 1932: Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act Improves the safety of oil and natural gas pipelines. Rural electric co-ops provide the electricity for pipeline pumping stations. H.R. 4273: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012. This bill would prevent violations of environmental laws and regulations if the Department of Energy issues an emergency order. H.R. 4850, 6582: Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act, American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act. This bill would establish a study facilitating the development of combined heat and power to generate electricity. It also includes a new energy efficiency descriptor for water heaters. S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011 All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards. S. 512: Nuclear Power 2021 Act Requires DOE to help demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs. S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency.) S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity. S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects.) S. 1000: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 All provisions relating to energy savings in residential and commercial buildings, including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S. 1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates. S. 1321: Practical Energy Plan of 2011 Energy policies including the Rural Energy Savings Program. Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal Power Marketing Administrations.
H.R. 8: American Tax Payer Relief Act of 2012 Title 1 Prevent tax changes to qualified retirement savings plans H.R.1534 : SAVE Act of 2011 (Sec. 13 and 14) (Multiple small employer plans; treatment of multiple 401k plans.) H.R. 2656: Pension Technical Modifications Act whole bill (Protecting RS Plan from increased cost.) H.R. 3561 : Small Business Pension Promotion Act of 2011 (sec. 7) Definition of Normal Retirement Age. S. 145: Older Worker Opportunity Act of 2011 (Entire Bill, Sec. 1-2, retirement plan tax implications.) To promote labor force participation of older Americans, with the goals of increasing retirement security, reducing the projected shortage of experienced workers, maintaining future economic growth, and improving the Nation's fiscal outlook. S. 439: Deficit Reduction and Budget Reform Act of 2011 (Title VIII, tax benefit / retirement issues, Community Living Assistance Services and Supports, CLASS, Program.)
H.R. 4348: MAP-21 (The Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012) Provision to protect the interest of captive shippers. H.R. 6083: The Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012. Reauthorizes farm bill programs and includes the reauthorization and expansion of rural development programs. (Title VI, Subtitle B Rural Electrification Act of 1936, Subtitles B and C, Sections 6101, 6102, 6207 also of interest. S. 49: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 (Sec. 7, Removal of railroad anti-trust exemptions.) S. 158: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011 (Title III, Improving railroad competitiveness.) S. 1813, Sec. 40312: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act' or the `MAP-21' (Kohl Amendment (S. 49) to repeal Railroad Anti Trust Exemption). S. 3240: Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012. Reauthorizes farm bill programs and includes the reauthorization and expansion of rural development programs. (Title VI, Rural Development, Subtitle B Rural Electrification, Subtitle C, Sec. 6201, 6202, 6204, 6205 and 6407, amendment to authorize the study of rural shipper issues.)
P.L. 111-201 (H.R. 4173): The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (Part II, Sec. 728, 741, Implementation of the end-user exemption) Issue: Derivatives end-user exemption from swap clearing and definition clarity under the Dodd Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 872: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 (Sec. 3, Allows pesticide and herbicide applicators to avoid a duplicative regulatory requirement.) H.R. 1610, H.R. 2682: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 Provides derivatives end user exemptions from certain requirements under the Dodd Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 3336: Small Business Credit Availability Act Provides certain exemptions to the Dodd-Frank Act for small lenders. H.R. 6083: The Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012. Reauthorizes farm bill programs and includes the reauthorization and expansion of rural development programs. (Title VI, Subtitle B Rural Electrification Act of 1936, Subtitle C, Sec. 6201 and 6205, also H.R. 872 as included in bill.) Amendments benefitting rail shippers. S. 947: A bill to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes. Provides derivatives end user exemptions from certain requirements under the Dodd Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Act. S. 1658: The Rural Economic Farm and Ranch Sustainability and Hunger (REFRESH) Act of 2011 Reauthorizes Farm Bill programs, including extension of the rural energy for America program, and includes the rural energy savings program. S. 2216: The Rural Energy Savings Program Act which would allow rural electric cooperatives to provide low-interest loans to their consumer-members for efficiency improvements. S. 3240: Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012. Reauthorizes farm bill programs and includes the reauthorization and expansion of rural development programs. (Title VI, Rural Development, Subtitle B Rural Electrification, Subtitle C, Sec. 6201, 6202, 6204, 6205 and 6407, amendment authorizing the Rural Energy Savings Program.) Amendments benefitting rail shippers.
H.R. 6: The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) 2007 (P.L. 110-140) Concerns with Implementation of Section 433 regarding federal building energy efficiency performance standards. H.R. 909: Roadmap for Americas Energy Future Comprehensive energy bill encouraging the production of fossil fuel-based, nuclear, and renewable energy. H.R. 910, S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) H.R. 1433: Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2012. This bill seeks to prevent state governments from using their eminent domain powers to take privately-owned property for economic development purposes. H.R. 1705, H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 2845: Pipeline Safety Regulatory Certainty and Job Creation Act Improves the safety of oil pipelines. H.R. 2937, S. 1932: Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act Improves the safety of oil and natural gas pipelines. Rural electric co-ops provide the electricity for pipeline pumping stations. H.R. 3280: Powering America for Tomorrow Act Expands FERCs jurisdiction over transmission siting issues. H.R. 3548: The North American Energy Access Act Transfers the permit approval process from the Department of State and place it with FERC. H.R. 3680: Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2011. This bill would streamline the permitting process associated with establishing small hydroelectric power projects that generate electricity. H.R. 4017: Smart Energy Act. This bill would establish a Department of Energy financing program to facilitate energy efficiency retrofits on existing buildings. H.R. 4273: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012. This bill would prevent violations of environmental laws and regulations if the Department of Energy issues an emergency order. H.R. 4348: MAP-21 as it relates to The Surface Transportation Act of 2012; incorporating S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, inclusion of H.R. 2273. H.R. 4850, 6582: Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act, American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act This bill would establish a study facilitating the development of combined heat and power to generate electricity. It also includes a new energy efficiency descriptor for water heaters. S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011 All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards. S. 512: Nuclear Power 2021 Act Requires DOE to help demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs. S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency.) S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity. S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 Would enable DOE to increase research and development for CCS technology. (Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects) S.1000: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 All provisions relating to energy savings in residential and commercial buildings, including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S. 1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates. S. 1321: Practical Energy Plan of 2011 Energy policies including the Rural Energy Savings Program. Proposed International Energy Conservation Codes (IECC) regarding electric water heaters. Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal Power Marketing Administrations.
H.R. 3409: Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012 A package of legislation aimed at ensuring the continued health of the domestic coal mining industry, including Clean Air Act Reforms and provisions to prevent the EPA from regulating coal ash as a hazardous waste. H.R. 6172: To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing any rule imposing any standard of performance for carbon dioxide emissions from any existing or new source that is a fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating unit unless and until carbon capture and storage is found to be technologically and economically feasible. S. 493: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. Amdt. 244, McConnell-Inhofe Amendment to S. 493 proposed to pre-empt EPA from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act) S. 1702: A bill to provide that the rules of the Environmental Protection Agency entitled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines" have no force or effect with respect to existing stationary compression and spark ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines operated by certain persons and entities for the purpose of generating electricity or operating a water pump.
H.R. 872: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 Allows pesticide and herbicide applicators to avoid a duplicative regulatory requirement. H.R. 910, S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act. H.R. 1391: Recycling Coal Combustion Residuals Accessibility Act of 2011 Prevents EPA from regulating Coal Combustion Residuals as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. H.R. 2273, S. 1751: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act Allows states, pursuant to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, to adopt and implement coal combustion residuals permit programs. H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act for 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 4348: MAP-21 as it relates to The Surface Transportation Act of 2012; incorporating S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act. S. 3512: Coal Ash Recycling and Oversight Act of 2012 Preventing EPA from regulating coal ash as a hazardous waste. Issues related to Endangered Species Act reform.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
P.L. 111-201 (H.R. 4173): The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (Part II, Sec. 728, 741, Implementation of the end-user exemption) Issue: Derivatives end-user exemption from swap clearing and definition clarity under the Dodd Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 872: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 (Sec. 3, Allows pesticide and herbicide applicators to avoid a duplicative regulatory requirement.) H.R. 1573: To facilitate implementation of title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption. Extends for 18 months the deadline for implementing the Dodd-Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Acts derivatives provisions. H.R. 1610, H.R. 2682: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 Provides derivatives end user exemptions from certain requirements under the Dodd Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 1840: To Improve Consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the Costs and Benefits of its Regulations and Orders Legislation to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 2779: To Exempt Inter-Affiliate Swaps From Certain Regulatory Requirements Put in Place by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform And Consumer Protection Act A bill to exclude inter-affiliate trades from certain Dodd-Frank regulatory requirements. H.R. 3527: Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation Act Clarifies the definition of swap dealer to exempt end-users from certain regulatory requirements in the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 3336: Small Business Credit Availability Act Provides certain exemptions to the Dodd-Frank Act for small lenders. H.R. 6083: The Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012. Reauthorizes farm bill programs and includes the reauthorization and expansion of rural development programs. (Title VI, Subtitle B Rural Electrification Act of 1936, Subtitle C, Sec. 6201 and 6205, also H.R. 872 as included in bill.) S. 947: A bill to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes. Provides derivatives end user exemptions from certain requirements under the Dodd Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Act. S. 1658: The Rural Economic Farm and Ranch Sustainability and Hunger (REFRESH) Act of 2011 Reauthorizes Farm Bill programs, including extension of the rural energy for America program, and includes the rural energy savings program. S. 2216: The Rural Energy Savings Program Act which would allow rural electric cooperatives to provide low-interest loans to their consumer-members for efficiency improvements. S. 3240: Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012. Reauthorizes farm bill programs and includes the reauthorization and expansion of rural development programs. (Title VI, Rural Development, Subtitle B Rural Electrification, Subtitle C, Sec. 6201, 6202, 6204, 6205 and 6407, amendment authorizing the Rural Energy Savings Program.)
H.R. 910 , S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act.) H.R. 2273, S. 1751: The Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act Allows states, pursuant to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, to adopt and implement coal combustion residuals permit programs. H.R. 2401: The Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act for 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 3185: A bill to provide that the rules of the Environmental Protection Agency entitled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines" have no force or effect with respect to existing stationary compression and spark ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines operated by certain persons and entities for the purpose of generating electricity or operating a water pump. H.R. 3409: Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012 A package of legislation aimed at ensuring the continued health of the domestic coal mining industry, including Clean Air Act Reforms and provisions to prevent the EPA from regulating coal ash as a hazardous waste. H.R. 6172: To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing any rule imposing any standard of performance for carbon dioxide emissions from any existing or new source that is a fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating unit unless and until carbon capture and storage is found to be technologically and economically feasible. S. 493: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. Amdt. 244, McConnell-Inhofe Amendment to S. 493 proposed to pre-empt EPA from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act) S. 1702: A bill to provide that the rules of the Environmental Protection Agency entitled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines" have no force or effect with respect to existing stationary compression and spark ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines operated by certain persons and entities for the purpose of generating electricity or operating a water pump.
H.R. 872: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 Allows pesticide and herbicide applicators to avoid a duplicative regulatory requirement. H.R. 910, S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act. H.R. 1391: Recycling Coal Combustion Residuals Accessibility Act of 2011 Prevents EPA from regulating Coal Combustion Residuals as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. H.R. 2273, S. 1751: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act Allows states, pursuant to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, to adopt and implement coal combustion residuals permit programs. H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act for 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 4348: MAP-21 as it relates to The Surface Transportation Act of 2012; incorporating S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act. S. 493: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Reauthorization Act of 2011 McConnell-Inhofe Amendment to S. 493 proposed to pre-empt EPA from regulating greenhouse gases through the Clean Air Act. S. 3512: Coal Ash Recycling and Oversight Act of 2012 Preventing EPA from regulating coal ash as a hazardous waste.
H.R. 6: The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) 2007 (P.L. 110-140) Section 433 regarding federal building energy efficiency performance standards H.R. 909: Roadmap for Americas Energy Future Comprehensive energy bill encouraging the production of fossil fuel-based, nuclear, and renewable energy. H.R.910, S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) H.R. 1433: Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2012. This bill seeks to prevent state governments from using their eminent domain powers to take privately-owned property for economic development purposes. H.R. 1705, H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 1938: North American-Made Energy Security Act Requires directs the President to issue a final order by November 1, 2011 to either grant or deny the permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline would be constructed through co-op service territory in several other states. H.R. 2417: Better Use of Light Bulbs (Bulb) Act Repeals the requirement that would have prevented consumers from using incandescent light bulbs. H.R. 2845: Pipeline Safety Regulatory Certainty and Job Creation Act Improves the safety of oil pipelines. H.R. 2937, S. 1932: Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act Improves the safety of oil and natural gas pipelines. Rural electric co-ops provide the electricity for pipeline pumping stations. H.R. 3280: Powering America for Tomorrow Act Expands FERCs jurisdiction over transmission siting issues. H.R. 3548: The North American Energy Access Act Transfers the permit approval process from the Department of State and place it with FERC. H.R. 3680: Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2011. This bill would streamline the permitting process associated with establishing small hydroelectric power projects that generate electricity. H.R. 4017: Smart Energy Act. This bill would establish a Department of Energy financing program to facilitate energy efficiency retrofits on existing buildings. H.R. 4273: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012. This bill would prevent violations of environmental laws and regulations if the Department of Energy issues an emergency order. H.R. 4348: MAP-21 as it relates to The Surface Transportation Act of 2012; incorporating S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, inclusion of H.R. 2273. H.R. 4850: Enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act This bill would establish a study facilitating the development of combined heat and power to generate electricity. It also includes new energy efficiency requirements for water heaters. S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011 All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards. S. 512: Nuclear Power 2021 Act Requires DOE to help demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs. S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency.) S. 629: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging more hydropower production through efficiency. S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity. S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 Would enable DOE to increase research and development for CCS technology. (Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects) S. 1000: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 All provisions relating to energy savings in residential and commercial buildings, including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S. 1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates. S. 1321: Practical Energy Plan of 2011 Energy policies including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S. 2146: Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012. This bill would establish a national clean energy standard to mandate an increase in the use of clean energy sources to generate electricity.
H.R. 397: Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2011 High cost plan tax, employer provisions. H.R. 436: Health Care Cost Reduction Act of 2012 Repeal $2500 FSA limit. H.R. 439, S.73: State Leadership in Health Care Act To prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived. H.R. 605: Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Sec. 1-3, repeal restrictions on Health Savings Accounts, Medicare Set Asides and Health Flexible Spending Arrangements enacted in Affordable Care Act.) H.R. 1050: Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2011 (Sec. 1-6, creating association health plans.) H.R. 1173: Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011 (Sec. 1-2, repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, CLASS Act Federal Disability Program.) H.R. 2529, S. 1368: Restoring Access to Medication Act Repeal FSA restriction on OTC drugs. H.R. 5842: Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2012 Repeal FSA restriction on OTC drugs. S. 244: State Health Care Choice Act To prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived. S. 248: Empowering States to Innovate Act To prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived. S. 312: Patients' Freedom to Choose Act Sec. 1-3, repeal restrictions on Health Savings Accounts, Medicare Set Asides and Health Flexible Spending Arrangements enacted in Affordable Care Act.
S. 947: A bill to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes. (Sec. 1-3) Draft legislation to provide the Federal Home Loan Bank authority to purchase certain securities (making Federal Home Loan Bank a source of capital for National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation).
H.R. 778: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 117) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6365) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act of 2011. (latest title) Provisions providing funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. H.R. 3581: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2012 Ensure Rural Utilities Serice Electric Loan Borrowers are not adversely affected by changes to method of estimating costs. H.R.5325, S.2465: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 Provisions related to preventing use of FY13 funds to implement Energy Secretarys memo reshaping the Power Marketing Administrations. H.R. 5855, S. 3216: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013. Provisions relating to adequate funding of FEMAs disaster relief fund. H.R. 5857, S. 3241; Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2013, directing USAID funding to international rural electrification. H.R. 5973, S. 2375: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 . Title III. Provisions ensuring RUS electric loans remain at sufficient levels and terms to meet co-op infrastructure needs. S. 3295, Title II: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 Provisions providing funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
H.R. 3307: American Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Extension Act of 2011 Issue: Clean Renewable Energy Bonds and other comparable incentives. H.R. 3308: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act Issue: Clean Renewable Energy Bonds and other comparable incentives. H.R. 4348: MAP-21 (The Surface Transportation Act of 2012) Issue: Preventing proposed reduction in Clean Renewable Energy Bonds volume cap. Provision to prevent the requirement of a deficit reduction contribution by our pension plan. S. 1220 : Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates. Issue: Clean Renewable Energy Bonds and other comparable incentives. Issue: Draft legislation to change tax code organization of the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation from a 501(c)(4) to a 501(c)(12). S. 1436 : Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Project Bonds Act of 2011 provides tax credit bonds to finance highway infrastructure projects. Protecting unused clean renewable energy bond funds from being redirected to pay for other programs.
H.R. 909: Roadmap for America's Energy Future Instructs the DOE Secretary to establish a reverse auction program to award funds from the American-Made Energy Trust Fund to eligible entities to generate an amount of electric energy, and (2) establish within DOE a Reverse Auction Authority to conduct such auctions. H.R. 910, S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act.) H.R. 1705, H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 1938: North American-Made Energy Security Act Requires directs the President to issue a final order by November 1, 2011 to either grant or deny the permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline would be constructed through co-op service territory in several other states. H.R. 2937, S. 1932: Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act Improves the safety of oil and natural gas pipelines. Rural electric co-ops provide the electricity for pipeline pumping stations. H.R. 4273: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012. This bill would prevent violations of environmental laws and regulations if the Department of Energy issues an emergency order. S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011 All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards. S. 512: Nuclear Power 2021 Act Requires DOE to help demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs. S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency.) S. 629: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging more hydropower production through efficiency. S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity. S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects.) S. 1000: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 All provisions relating to energy savings in residential and commercial buildings, including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S. 1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates. S. 1321: Practical Energy Plan of 2011 Energy policies including the Rural Energy Savings Program.
H.R. 527: Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 Maintain appropriate size standards for electric cooperatives. H.R. 3987: Small Business Protection Act of 2012. Issue: Maintain appropriate size standards for electric cooperatives.
H.R. 619: Surface Transportation Savings Act of 2011 Pension Stabilization Provisions Provision to prevent the requirement of a deficit reduction contribution by our pension plan. H.R. 662: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011 Pension Stabilization Provisions H.R. 1534 : SAVE Act of 2011 (Sec. 13 and 14) (Multiple small employer plans; treatment of multiple 401k plans.) H.R. 2010, S. 1098: Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011 (Title 1, to repeal limits/caps on tax preferred health accounts.) H.R. 2656: Pension Technical Modifications Act whole bill (Protecting RS Plan from increased cost.) H.R. 3561 : Small Business Pension Promotion Act of 2011 (sec. 7) Definition of Normal Retirement Age. H.R. 4239, 4276, 4281: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 Pension Stabilization Provisions H.R. 4348: MAP-21 (The Surface Transportation Act of 2012) Pension Stabilization Provisions (Senate Highway Bill, Section 40312 on Pension Funding Stabilization.) H.R. 6057, 6058: Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 Pension Stabilization Provisions S. 145: Older Worker Opportunity Act of 2011 (Entire Bill, Sec. 1-2, retirement plan tax implications.) To promote labor force participation of older Americans, with the goals of increasing retirement security, reducing the projected shortage of experienced workers, maintaining future economic growth, and improving the Nation's fiscal outlook. S. 439: Deficit Reduction and Budget Reform Act of 2011 (Title VIII, tax benefit / retirement issues, Community Living Assistance Services and Supports, CLASS, Program.) S. 1813, Sec. 40312: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act' or the `MAP-21' Pension Stabilization Provisions (Senate Highway Bill, Section 40312 on Pension Funding Stabilization.)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
P.L. 111-201 (H.R. 4173): The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (Part II, Sec. 728, 741, Implementation of the end-user exemption) Issue: Derivatives end-user exemption from swap clearing and definition clarity under the Dodd Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Act. H.R.872: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 (Sec. 3, Allows pesticide and herbicide applicators to avoid a duplicative regulatory requirement.) H.R. 1573: To facilitate implementation of title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption. Extends for 18 months the deadline for implementing the Dodd-Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Acts derivatives provisions. H.R. 1610, H.R. 2682: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 Provides derivatives end user exemptions from certain requirements under the Dodd Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 1840: To Improve Consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the Costs and Benefits of its Regulations and Orders Legislation to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 2779: To Exempt Inter-Affiliate Swaps From Certain Regulatory Requirements Put in Place by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform And Consumer Protection Act A bill to exclude inter-affiliate trades from certain Dodd-Frank regulatory requirements. H.R. 3527: Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation Act Clarifies the definition of swap dealer to exempt end-users from certain regulatory requirements in the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 3336: Small Business Credit Availability Act Provides certain exemptions to the Dodd-Frank Act for small lenders. Prior to introduction, H.R. 6083: The Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012. Reauthorizes farm bill programs and includes the reauthorization and expansion of rural development programs. (Title VI, Subtitle B - Rural Electrification Act of 1936, Subtitle C, Sec. 6201 and 6205) S. 947: A bill to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes. Provides derivatives end user exemptions from certain requirements under the Dodd Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Act. S. 1658: The Rural Economic Farm and Ranch Sustainability and Hunger (REFRESH) Act of 2011 Reauthorizes Farm Bill programs, including extension of the rural energy for America program, and includes the rural energy savings program. S. 2216: The Rural Energy Savings Program Act which would allow rural electric cooperatives to provide low-interest loans to their consumer-members for efficiency improvements. S. 3240: Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012. Reauthorizes farm bill programs and includes the reauthorization and expansion of rural development programs. (Title VI, Rural Development, Subtitle B Rural Electrification, Subtitle C, Sec. 6201, 6202, 6204, 6205 and 6407)
HR 397: Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2011 High cost plan tax, employer provisions. H.R. 436: Health Care Cost Reduction Act of 2012 H.R. 439, S.73: State Leadership in Health Care Act To prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived. H.R. 524: Restoring Consumer-driven Health Care Act of 2011 HR 605: Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Sec. 1-3, repeal restrictions on Health Savings Accounts, Medicare Set Asides and Health Flexible Spending Arrangements enacted in Affordable Care Act.) HR 1050: Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2011 (Sec. 1-6, creating association health plans.) HR 1173: Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011 (Sec. 1-2, repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, CLASS Act.) H.R. 2529, S. 1368: Restoring Access to Medication Act H.R. 5842: Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2012 S. 244: State Health Care Choice Act To prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived. S. 248: Empowering States to Innovate Act To prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived. S. 312: Patients' Freedom to Choose Act Sec. 1-3, repeal restrictions on Health Savings Accounts, Medicare Set Asides and Health Flexible Spending Arrangements enacted in Affordable Care Act.
H.R.872: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 Allows pesticide and herbicide applicators to avoid a duplicative regulatory requirement. H.R.910, S.482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act. H.R.1391: Recycling Coal Combustion Residuals Accessibility Act of 2011 Prevents EPA from regulating Coal Combustion Residuals as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. H.R. 2273, S. 1751: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act Allows states, pursuant to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, to adopt and implement coal combustion residuals permit programs. H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act for 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 4348: MAP-21 as it relates to The Surface Transportation Act of 2012; incorporating S. 1751, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act. S. 493: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Reauthorization Act of 2011 McConnell-Inhofe Amendment to S. 493 proposed to pre-empt EPA from regulating greenhouse gases through the Clean Air Act.
S. 947: A bill to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes. (Sec. 1-3) Issue: Draft legislation to provide the Federal Home Loan Bank authority to purchase certain securities (making Federal Home Loan Bank a source of capital for National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation).
H.R. 3581: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2012 Ensure Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Borrowers are not adversely affected by changes to method of estimating costs. H.R.5325, S.2465: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. H.R. 5855, S. 3216: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013. Provisions relating to adequate funding of FEMAs disaster relief fund. H.R. 5857, S. 3241; Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2013, directing USAID funding to international rural electrification. H.R. 5973, S. 2375: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 . Title III. Provisions ensuring RUS electric loans remain at sufficient levels and terms to meet co-op infrastructure needs.
H.R. 527: Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 Maintain appropriate size standards for electric cooperatives. H.R. 3987: Small Business Protection Act of 2012. Issue: Maintain appropriate size standards for electric cooperatives.
H.R. 4348: MAP-21 (The Surface Transportation Act of 2012) Provision to protect the interest of captive shippers. Prior to introduction, H.R. 6083: The Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012. Reauthorizes farm bill programs and includes the reauthorization and expansion of rural development programs. (Title VI, Subtitle B Rural Electrification Act of 1936, Subtitle C, Sec. 6201 and 6205) S. 49: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 (Sec. 7, Removal of railroad anti-trust exemptions.) S. 158: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011 (Title III, Improving railroad competitiveness.) S. 1813, Sec. 40312: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act' or the `MAP-21' (Kohl Amendment to S. 49 to repeal Railroad Anti Trust Exemption). S. 3240: Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012. Reauthorizes farm bill programs and includes the reauthorization and expansion of rural development programs. (Title VI, Rural Development, Subtitle B Rural Electrification, Subtitle C, Sec. 6201, 6202, 6204, 6205 and 6407)
H.R. 470: Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Reauthorizes power contracts for the Hoover Dam to customers in California, Nevada, and Arizona including electric co-ops.) H.R. 909: Roadmap for Americas Energy Future Instructs the DOE Secretary to establish a reverse auction program to award funds from the American-Made Energy Trust Fund to eligible entities to generate an amount of electric energy, and (2) establish within DOE a Reverse Auction Authority to conduct such auctions. H.R. 910, S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act.) H.R. 1705, H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 1938: North American-Made Energy Security Act Requires directs the President to issue a final order by November 1, 2011 to either grant or deny the permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline would be constructed through co-op service territory in several other states. H.R. 2937, S. 1932: Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act Improves the safety of oil and natural gas pipelines. Rural electric co-ops provide the electricity for pipeline pumping stations. H.R. 4273: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012. This bill would prevent violations of environmental laws and regulations if the Department of Energy issues an emergency order. S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011 All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards. S 512: Nuclear Power 2021 Act Requires DOE to help demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs. S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency.) S. 629: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging more hydropower production through efficiency. S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity. S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects.) S.1000: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 All provisions relating to energy savings in residential and commercial buildings, including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S.1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates. S. 1321: Practical Energy Plan of 2011 Energy policies including the Rural Energy Savings Program.
H.R.3307: American Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Extension Act of 2011 Issue: Clean Renewable Energy Bonds and other comparable incentives H.R.3308: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act Issue: Clean Renewable Energy Bonds and other comparable incentives H.R. 4348: MAP-21 (The Surface Transportation Act of 2012) Issue: Preventing proposed reduction in Clean Renewable Energy Bonds volume cap. Provision to prevent the requirement of a deficit reduction contribution by our pension plan. S.1220 : Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates. Issue: Clean Renewable Energy Bonds and other comparable incentives. Issue: Draft legislation to change tax code organization of the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation from a 501(c)(4) to a 501(c)(12). S.1436 : Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Project Bonds Act of 2011 provides tax credit bonds to finance highway infrastructure projects.
H.R. 619: Surface Transportation Savings Act of 2011 Provision to prevent the requirement of a deficit reduction contribution by our pension plan. H.R. 662: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 717: Save our Border Communities Act of 2011 H.R.1534 : SAVE Act of 2011 (Sec. 13 and 14) H.R. 2010, S. 1098: Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011 (Title 1, to repeal limits/caps on tax preferred health accounts.) H.R. 2656: Pension Technical Modifications Act whole bill H.R. 3561 : Small Business Pension Promotion Act of 2011 (sec. 7) H.R. 4239, 4276, 4281: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 H.R. 4348: MAP-21 (The Surface Transportation Act of 2012) (Senate Highway Bill, Section 40312 on Pension Funding Stabilization. H.R. 6057, 6058: Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 S. 145: Older Worker Opportunity Act of 2011 (Entire Bill, Sec. 1-2, retirement plan tax implications.) To promote labor force participation of older Americans, with the goals of increasing retirement security, reducing the projected shortage of experienced workers, maintaining future economic growth, and improving the Nation's fiscal outlook. S. 439: Deficit Reduction and Budget Reform Act of 2011 (Title VIII, tax benefit / retirement issues, Community Living Assistance Services and Supports, CLASS, Program.) S. 1813, Sec. 40312: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act' or the `MAP-21' (Senate Highway Bill, Section 40312 on Pension Funding Stabilization.
H.R. 910, S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act.) H.R. 2273, S. 1751: The Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act Allows states, pursuant to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, to adopt and implement coal combustion residuals permit programs. H.R. 2401: The Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act for 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 3185: A bill to provide that the rules of the Environmental Protection Agency entitled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines" have no force or effect with respect to existing stationary compression and spark ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines operated by certain persons and entities for the purpose of generating electricity or operating a water pump. S.493: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. Amdt. 244, McConnell-Inhofe Amendment to S. 493 proposed to pre-empt EPA from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act) S. 1702: A bill to provide that the rules of the Environmental Protection Agency entitled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines" have no force or effect with respect to existing stationary compression and spark ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines operated by certain persons and entities for the purpose of generating electricity or operating a water pump.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 947: A bill to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes. (Sec. 1-3) Issue: Draft legislation to provide the Federal Home Loan Bank authority to purchase certain securities (making Federal Home Loan Bank a source of capital for National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation).
H.R. 470: Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Reauthorizes power contracts for the Hoover Dam customers in California, Nevada, and Arizona) Draft legislation and S. AMDT 816 to H.R. 2112 (Sen. Sanders) To provide amounts to support innovative, utility-administered energy efficiency programs for small businesses. Draft legislation to design a Clean Energy Standard (Sen. Bingaman). H.R. 909: Roadmap for Americas Energy Future Comprehensive energy bill encouraging the production of fossil fuel-based, nuclear, and renewable energy. H.R.910, S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) H.R. 1433: Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2012. This bill seeks to prevent state governments from using their eminent domain powers to take privately-owned property for economic development purposes. H.R. 1705, H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 1938: North American-Made Energy Security Act Requires directs the President to issue a final order by November 1, 2011 to either grant or deny the permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline would be constructed through co-op service territory in several other states. H.R. 2417: Better Use of Light Bulbs (Bulb) Act Repeals the requirement that would have prevented consumers from using incandescent light bulbs. H.R. 2845: Pipeline Safety Regulatory Certainty and Job Creation Act Improves the safety of oil pipelines. H.R. 2937, S. 1932: Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act Improves the safety of oil and natural gas pipelines. Rural electric co-ops provide the electricity for pipeline pumping stations. H.R. 3280: Powering America for Tomorrow Act Expands FERCs jurisdiction over transmission siting issues. H.R. 3548: The North American Energy Access Act Transfers the permit approval process from the Department of State and place it with FERC. H.R. 3680: Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2011. This bill would streamline the permitting process associated with establishing small hydroelectric power projects that generate electricity. H.R. 4017: Smart Energy Act. This bill would establish a Department of Energy financing program to facilitate energy efficiency retrofits on existing buildings. H.R. 4273: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012. This bill would prevent violations of environmental laws and regulations if the Department of Energy issues an emergency order. S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011 All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards. S 512: Nuclear Power 2021 Act Requires DOE to help demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs. S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency.) S. 629: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging more hydropower production through efficiency. S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity. S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for carbon Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects) S.1000: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 All provisions relating to energy savings in residential and commercial buildings, including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S.1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates. S. 1321: Practical Energy Plan of 2011 Energy policies including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S. 2146: Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012. This bill would establish a national clean energy standard to mandate an increase in the use of clean energy sources to generate electricity.
H.R. 527: Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 Maintain appropriate size standards for electric cooperatives. H.R. 3987: Small Business Protection Act of 2012. Issue:Maintain appropriate size standards for electric cooperatives.
H.R.872: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 Allows pesticide and herbicide applicators to avoid a duplicative regulatory requirement. H.R.910, S.482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act. H.R.1391: Recycling Coal Combustion Residuals Accessibility Act of 2011 Prevents EPA from regulating Coal Combustion Residuals as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. H.R. 2273, S. 1751: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act Allows states, pursuant to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, to adopt and implement coal combustion residuals permit programs. H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act for 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. S.493: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Reauthorization Act of 2011 McConnell-Inhofe Amendment to S. 493 proposed to pre-empt EPA from regulating greenhouse gases through the Clean Air Act.
H.R.910 , S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act.) H.R. 2273, S. 1751: The Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act Allows states, pursuant to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, to adopt and implement coal combustion residuals permit programs. H.R. 2401: The Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act for 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 3185: A bill to provide that the rules of the Environmental Protection Agency entitled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines" have no force or effect with respect to existing stationary compression and spark ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines operated by certain persons and entities for the purpose of generating electricity or operating a water pump. S.493: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. Amdt. 244, McConnell-Inhofe Amendment to S. 493 proposed to pre-empt EPA from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act) S. 1702: A bill to provide that the rules of the Environmental Protection Agency entitled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines" have no force or effect with respect to existing stationary compression and spark ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines operated by certain persons and entities for the purpose of generating electricity or operating a water pump.
P.L. 111-201 (H.R. 4173): The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (Part II, Sec. 728, 741, Implementation of the end-user exemption) H.R.872: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 (Sec. 3, Allows pesticide and herbicide applicators to avoid a duplicative regulatory requirement.) H.R. 1573: To facilitate implementation of title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption. Extends for 18 months the deadline for implementing the Dodd-Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Acts derivatives provisions. H.R. 1610, H.R. 2682: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 Provides derivatives end user exemptions from certain requirements under the Dodd Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 1840: To Improve Consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the Costs and Benefitsof its Regulations and Orders Legislation to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 2112: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 Foreign Agriculture Service (Food for Progress); Rural Development (REDL&G) Ensuring RUS electric loans remain at sufficient levels and terms to meet co-op infrastructure needs. H.R. 2779: To Exempt Inter-Affiliate Swaps From Certain Regulatory Requirements Put in Place by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform And Consumer Protection Act A bill to exclude inter-affiliate trades from certain Dodd-Frank regulatory requirements. H.R. 3527: Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation Act Clarifies the definition of swap dealer to exempt end-users from certain regulatory requirements in the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 3336: Small Business Credit Availability Act Provides certain exemptions to the Dodd-Frank Act for small lenders. S. 947: A bill to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes. Provides derivatives end user exemptions from certain requirements under the Dodd Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Act. S. 1658: The Rural Economic Farm and Ranch Sustainability and Hunger (REFRESH) Act of 2011 Reauthorizes Farm Bill programs, including extension of the rural energy for America program, and includes the rural energy savings program. S. 2216: The Rural Energy Savings Program Act which would allow rural electric cooperatives to provide low-interest loans to their consumer-members for efficiency improvements.
H.R. 470: Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Reauthorizes power contracts for the Hoover Dam to customers in California, Nevada, and Arizona including electric co-ops.) Draft legislation and S. AMDT 816 to H.R. 2112 (Sen. Sanders), to provide amounts to support innovative, utility-administered energy efficiency programs for small businesses. Draft legislation to design a Clean Energy Standard (Sen. Bingaman). H.R.910, S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act.) H.R. 909: Roadmap for Americas Energy Future Instructs the DOE Secretary to establish a reverse auction program to award funds from the American-Made Energy Trust Fund to eligible entities to generate an amount of electric energy, and (2) establish within DOE a Reverse Auction Authority to conduct such auctions. H.R. 1705, H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 1938: North American-Made Energy Security Act Requires directs the President to issue a final order by November 1, 2011 to either grant or deny the permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline would be constructed through co-op service territory in several other states. H.R. 2937, S. 1932: Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act Improves the safety of oil and natural gas pipelines. Rural electric co-ops provide the electricity for pipeline pumping stations. S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011 All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards. S 512: Nuclear Power 2021 Act Requires DOE to help demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs. S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency.) S. 629: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging more hydropower production through efficiency. S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity. S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for carbon Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects.) S.1000: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 All provisions relating to energy savings in residential and commercial buildings, including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S.1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates. S. 1321: Practical Energy Plan of 2011 Energy policies including the Rural Energy Savings Program.
S. 145: Older Worker Opportunity Act of 2011 (Entire Bill, Sec. 1-2, retirement plan tax implications.) To promote labor force participation of older Americans, with the goals of increasing retirement security, reducing the projected shortage of experienced workers, maintaining future economic growth, and improving the Nation's fiscal outlook. H.R.1534 : SAVE Act of 2011 (Sec. 13 and 14) H.R. 2010, S. 1098: Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011 (Title 1, to repeal limits/caps on tax preferred health accounts.) Issue: Super Committee (Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Premiums) (changes to current law tax treat of qualified health and retirement plans) H.R.2656 : Pension Technical Modifications Act whole bill H.R.3561 : Small Business Pension Promotion Act of 2011 (sec. 7) S. 267: Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (Sec. 1-2, annuitization information.) To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a lifetime income disclosure. S. 439: Deficit Reduction and Budget Reform Act of 2011 (Title VIII, tax benefit / retirement issues, Community Living Assistance Services and Supports, CLASS, Program.) S. 1813, Sec. 40312: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act' or the `MAP-21' (Senate Highway Bill, Section 40312 on Pension Funding Stabilization).
S. 49: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 (Sec. 7, Removal of railroad anti-trust exemptions.) S. 158: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011 (Title III, Improving railroad competitiveness.) S. 1813, Sec. 40312: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act' or the `MAP-21' (Kohl Amendment to S. 49 to repeal Railroad Anti Trust Exemption).
H.R. 3581: Ensure Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Borrowers are not adversely affected by changes to method of estimating costs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 470: Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Reauthorizes power contracts for the Hoover Dam to customers in California, Nevada, and Arizona including electric co-ops.) Draft legislation and S. AMDT 816 to H.R. 2112 (Sen. Sanders), to provide amounts to support innovative, utility-administered energy efficiency programs for small businesses. Draft legislation to design a Clean Energy Standard (Sen. Bingaman). H.R. 909: Roadmap for Americas Energy Future Instructs the DOE Secretary to establish a reverse auction program to award funds from the American-Made Energy Trust Fund to eligible entities to generate an amount of electric energy, and (2) establish within DOE a Reverse Auction Authority to conduct such auctions. H.R.910, S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act.) H.R. 1705, H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 1938: North American-Made Energy Security Act Requires directs the President to issue a final order by November 1, 2011 to either grant or deny the permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline would be constructed through co-op service territory in several other states. H.R. 2937, S. 1932: Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act Improves the safety of oil and natural gas pipelines. Rural electric co-ops provide the electricity for pipeline pumping stations. S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011 All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards. S 512: Nuclear Power 2021 Act Requires DOE to help demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs. S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency.) S. 629: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging more hydropower production through efficiency. S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011 All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity. S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for carbon Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects.) S.1000: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011 All provisions relating to energy savings in residential and commercial buildings, including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S.1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates. S. 1321: Practical Energy Plan of 2011 Energy policies including the Rural Energy Savings Program.
S. 947: A bill to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes. (Sec. 1-3) Issue: Draft legislation to provide the Federal Home Loan Bank authority to purchase certain securities (making Federal Home Loan Bank a source of capital for National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation).
S.1220 : Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs R&D programs and mandates. Issue: Clean Renewable Energy Bonds and other comparable incentives. Issue: Draft legislation to change tax code organization of the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation from a 501(c)(4) to a 501(c)(12). H.R.3307: American Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Extension Act of 2011 Issue: Clean Renewable Energy Bonds and other comparable incentives. H.R.3308: Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act Issue: Clean Renewable Energy Bonds and other comparable incentives.
H.R. 658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 Essential air service for American Samoa, Hirono Amendment regarding inter-island fees. H.R. 2017: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 H.R. 2055: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 H.R. 2608: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 H.R. 3671: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 H.R. 3672: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2012 H.J. RES 94: Making Further Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012 and Other Purposes H.J. RES 95: Making Further Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012 and Other Purposes (Foreign Operations, Department of State, USAID, Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service (Food For Progress) Rural Development (Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program)(Community Facilities)(Business & Industry Loans & Grants) (Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, United States Virgin Islands) (Preserving funding for RUS electric loan program and structures of Power Market Administrations ) (Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation funding issues) H.R. 2112: FY 2012 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Ensuring RUS electric loans remain at sufficient levels and terms to meet co-op infrastructure needs.) Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service (Food For Progress) Rural Development (Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program) H.R. 2354: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. (Ensure Power Market Administration customers continue to have access to federal hydropower at cost-based rates. Pursue funding for small modular reactor program and ensure preservation of nuclear loan guarantee program) H.R. 2584: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, FY 2012 (Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, United States Virgin Islands) (Operating Grants, Public Works and Infrastructure Grants) S. 365: Budget Control Act of 2011 (Ensure PMA customers continue to have access to federal hydropower at cost-based rates) (Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Premiums) (changes to tax treatment of qualified health and retirement plans) S. 1601: State, Foreign Operations, Appropriations Draft Bill (Support for USAID Development Assistance, Overseas Cooperative Development)
H.R. 527: Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 Maintain appropriate size standards for electric cooperatives.
H.R.910 , S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act.) H.R. 2273, S. 1751: The Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act Allows states, pursuant to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, to adopt and implement coal combustion residuals permit programs. H.R. 2401: The Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act for 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. H.R. 3185: A bill to provide that the rules of the Environmental Protection Agency entitled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines" have no force or effect with respect to existing stationary compression and spark ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines operated by certain persons and entities for the purpose of generating electricity or operating a water pump. S.493: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. Amdt. 244, McConnell-Inhofe Amendment to S. 493 proposed to pre-empt EPA from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.) S. 1702: A bill to provide that the rules of the Environmental Protection Agency entitled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines" have no force or effect with respect to existing stationary compression and spark ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines operated by certain persons and entities for the purpose of generating electricity or operating a water pump.
S. 145: Older Worker Opportunity Act of 2011 (Sec. 1-2, retirement plan tax implications.) To promote labor force participation of older Americans, with the goals of increasing retirement security, reducing the projected shortage of experienced workers, maintaining future economic growth, and improving the Nation's fiscal outlook. H.R. 2010, S. 1098: Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011 (Title 1, to repeal limits/caps on tax preferred health accounts.) Issue: Super Committee (Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Premiums) (changes to current law tax treat of qualified health and retirement plans). S. 267: Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (Sec. 1-2, annuitization information.) To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a lifetime income disclosure. S. 439: Deficit Reduction and Budget Reform Act of 2011 (Title VIII, tax benefit / retirement issues, Community Living Assistance Services and Supports, CLASS, Program.)
H.R. 2, S. 192: Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act Entire bill, high cost plan tax, employer provisions. HR 397: Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2011 High cost plan tax, employer provisions. H.R. 439, S.73: State Leadership in Health Care Act To prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived. HR 560: Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act (Sec. 1-3, ensuring adequate rural representation on Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, MEDPAC.) HR 605: Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Sec. 1-3, repeal restrictions on Health Savings Accounts, Medicare Set Asides and Health Flexible Spending Arrangements enacted in Affordable Care Act.) HR 1050: Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2011 (Sec. 1-6, creating association health plans.) HR 1173: Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011 (Sec. 1-2, repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, CLASS Act.) S. 244: State Health Care Choice Act To prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived. S. 248 - Empowering States to Innovate Act To prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived. S. 312: Patients' Freedom to Choose Act Sec. 1-3, repeal restrictions on Health Savings Accounts, Medicare Set Asides and Health Flexible Spending Arrangements enacted in Affordable Care Act.
P.L. 111-201 (H.R. 4173): The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. (Part II, Sec. 728, 741, Implementation of the end-user exemption). Issue: Derivatives end-user exemption from swap clearing and definition clarity under the Dodd Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Act. H.R.872: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 (Sec. 3, Allows pesticide and herbicide applicators to avoid a duplicative regulatory requirement.) H.R. 1573: To facilitate implementation of title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption. Extends for 18 months the deadline for implementing the Dodd-Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Acts derivatives provisions. H.R. 1610, H.R. 2682: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 Provides derivatives end user exemptions from certain requirements under the Dodd Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Act. H.R. 1840: To Improve Consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the Costs and Benefitsof its Regulations and Orders Legislation to improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders under the Dodd-Frank Act. H.R. 2112: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 Foreign Agriculture Service (Food for Progress); Rural Development (REDL&G) Ensuring RUS electric loans remain at sufficient levels and terms to meet co-op infrastructure needs. H.R. 2779: To Exempt Inter-Affiliate Swaps From Certain Regulatory Requirements Put in Place by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform And Consumer Protection Act A bill to exclude inter-affiliate trades from certain Dodd-Frank regulatory requirements. H.R. 3336: Small Business Credit Availability Act Provides certain exemptions to the Dodd-Frank Act for small lenders. H.R. 3527: Protecting Main Street End-Users From Excessive Regulation Act Clarifies the definition of swap dealer to exempt end-users from certain regulatory requirements in the Dodd-Frank Act. S. 947: A bill to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes. Provides derivatives end user exemptions from certain requirements under the Dodd Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Act. S. 1658: The Rural Economic Farm and Ranch Sustainability and Hunger (REFRESH) Act of 2011 Reauthorizes Farm Bill programs, including extension of the rural energy for America program, and includes the rural energy savings program.
H.R.872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 Allows pesticide and herbicide applicators to avoid a duplicative regulatory requirement. H.R.910, S.482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act. H.R.1391: Recycling Coal Combustion Residuals Accessibility Act of 2011 Prevents EPA from regulating Coal Combustion Residuals as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. H.R. 2273, S. 1751: Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act Allows states, pursuant to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, to adopt and implement coal combustion residuals permit programs. H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act for 2011 A bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules. S.493: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Reauthorization Act of 2011 McConnell-Inhofe Amendment to S. 493 proposed to pre-empt EPA from regulating greenhouse gases through the Clean Air Act.
S. 49: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 (Sec. 7, Removal of railroad anti-trust exemptions.) S. 158: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011 (Title III, Improving railroad competitiveness.)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 470: Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Reauthorizes power contracts for the Hoover Dam to customers in California, Nevada, and Arizona including electric co-ops) H.R.910, S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011. (All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards). S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency) S. 629: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011 (All provisions related to encouraging more hydropower production through efficiency) S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011. (All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity) S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for carbon Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects) S 512: Nuclear Power 2021 Act (Requires DOE to help demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs) S.1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 (Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates). H.R. 909: Roadmap for Americas Energy Future. Instructs the DOE Secretary to establish a reverse auction program to award funds from the American-Made Energy Trust Fund to eligible entities to generate an amount of electric energy, and (2) establish within DOE a Reverse Auction Authority to conduct such auctions. H.R. 1705, H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 (a bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules) S.1000: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011. All provisions relating to energy savings in residential and commercial buildings, including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S. 1321: Practical Energy Plan of 2011. Energy policies including the Rural Energy Savings Program. HR 2937: Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act. Improves the safety of oil and natural gas pipelines. Rural electric co-ops provide the electricity for pipeline pumping stations. H.R. 1938: North American-Made Energy Security Act. Requires directs the President to issue a final order by November 1, 2011 to either grant or deny the permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline would be constructed through co-op service territory in several other states.
S.1220 : Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 (Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates). Issue: Clean Renewable Energy Bonds and other comparable incentives Issue: Draft legislation to change tax code organization of the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation from a 501(c)(4) to a 501(c)(12)
S. 947: A bill to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes. (Sec. 1-3) Issue: Draft legislation to provide the Federal Home Loan Bank authority to purchase certain securities (making Federal Home Loan Bank a source of capital for National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation)
S. 145: Older Worker Opportunity Act of 2011 (Sec. 1-2, retirement plan tax implications) To promote labor force participation of older Americans, with the goals of increasing retirement security, reducing the projected shortage of experienced workers, maintaining future economic growth, and improving the Nation's fiscal outlook. S. 267 - Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (Sec. 1-2, annuitization information) To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a lifetime income disclosure. S. 439 - Deficit Reduction and Budget Reform Act of 2011 (Title VIII, tax benefit / retirement issues, Community Living Assistance Services and Supports, CLASS, Program) H.R. 2010, S. 1098- Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011 (Title 1, to repeal limits/caps on tax preferred health accounts) Issue: Super Committee (Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Premiums) (changes to current law tax treat of qualified health and retirement plans)
H.R. 527: Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 (Maintain appropriate size standards for electric cooperatives)
H.R.872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 (Allows pesticide and herbicide applicators to avoid a duplicative regulatory requirement) H.R.910, S.482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) H.R.1391 Recycling Coal Combustion Residuals Accessibility Act of 2011 (Prevents EPA from regulating Coal Combustion Residuals as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) S.493 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Reauthorization Act of 2011 (McConnell-Inhofe Amendment to S. 493 proposed to pre-empt EPA from regulating greenhouse gases through the Clean Air Act) H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act (allows states, pursuant to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, to adopt and implement coal combustion residuals permit programs). H.R. 2401, Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act for 2011 (a bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules).
S. 49: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 (Sec. 7, Removal of railroad anti-trust exemptions) S. 158: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011 (Entire bill, Improving railroad competitiveness)
H.R. 658:Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 (Essential air service for American Samoa, Hirono Amendment regarding inter-island fees) H.R. 2354: Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. (Ensure Power Market Administration customers continue to have access to federal hydropower at cost-based rates.) H.R. 2584: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, FY 2012: (protecting structure of Power Market Administration) (Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, United States Virgin Islands) Operating Grants, Public Works and Infrastructure Grants) Issue: State, Foreign Operations, Draft Bill, USAID Development Assistance, Overseas Cooperative Development H.R. 2112: FY 2012 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Ensuring RUS electric loans remain at sufficient levels and terms to meet co-op infrastructure needs.) S. 365: Budget Control Act of 2011 (Ensure PMA customers continue to have access to federal hydropower at cost-based rates) (Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Premiums) (changes to tax treatment of qualified health and retirement plans) H.R. 2017: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 (Foreign Operations, Department of State, USAID, Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service (Food For Progress) Rural Development (Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program)(Community Facilities)(Business & Industry Loans & Grants) (Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, United States Virgin Islands) (Preserving funding for RUS electric loan program and structures of Power Market Administrations ) (Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation funding issues) Issue: Senate Appropriations Committee (Ensuring RUS electric loans remain at sufficient levels and terms to meet co-op infrastructure needs.) (Foreign Operations, Department of State, USAID, Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service (Food For Progress) Rural Development (Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program)(Community Facilities)(Business & Industry Loans & Grants) (Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, United States Virgin Islands) (Preserving funding for RUS electric loan program and structures of Power Market Administrations ) (Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation funding issues)
H.R.910 , S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) S.493 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. Amdt. 244, McConnell-Inhofe Amendment to S. 493 proposed to pre-empt EPA from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act) H.R. 2273, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act (allows states, pursuant to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, to adopt and implement coal combustion residuals permit programs). H.R. 2401, The Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act for 2011 (a bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules).
H.R. 470: Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Reauthorizes power contracts for the Hoover Dam to customers in California, Nevada, and Arizona including electric co-ops) H.R.910, S. 482: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011. (All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards). S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency) S. 629: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011 (All provisions related to encouraging more hydropower production through efficiency) S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011. (All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity) S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for carbon Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects) S 512: Nuclear Power 2021 Act (Requires DOE to help demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs) S.1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 (Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates). H.R. 909: Roadmap for Americas Energy Future. Instructs the DOE Secretary to establish a reverse auction program to award funds from the American-Made Energy Trust Fund to eligible entities to generate an amount of electric energy, and (2) establish within DOE a Reverse Auction Authority to conduct such auctions. H.R. 1705, H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 (a bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules) S.1000: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011. All provisions relating to energy savings in residential and commercial buildings, including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S. 1321: Practical Energy Plan of 2011. Energy policies including the Rural Energy Savings Program. HR 2937: Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act. Improves the safety of oil and natural gas pipelines. Rural electric co-ops provide the electricity for pipeline pumping stations. H.R. 1938: North American-Made Energy Security Act. Requires directs the President to issue a final order by November 1, 2011 to either grant or deny the permit to construct the Keystone XL pipeline. The pipeline would be constructed through co-op service territory in several other states.
P.L. 111-201 (H.R. 4173): The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. (Part II, Sec. 728, 741, Implementation of the end-user exemption). Issue: Derivatives end-user exemption from swap clearing and definition clarity under the Dodd Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Act. H.R.872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 (Sec. 3, Allows pesticide and herbicide applicators to avoid a duplicative regulatory requirement) H.R. 2112: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 Foreign Agriculture Service (Food for Progress); Rural Development (REDL&G)(Community Facilities)(Business & Industry Loans & Grants) Ensuring RUS electric loans remain at sufficient levels and terms to meet co-op infrastructure needs. H.R. 1573: To facilitate implementation of title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption. Extends for 18 months the deadline for implementing the Dodd-Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Acts derivatives provisions. H.R. 1610, H.R. 2682: Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 Provides derivatives end user exemptions from certain requirements under the Dodd Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Act. S. 947: A bill to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes. Provides derivatives end user exemptions from certain requirements under the Dodd Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 4: Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011 (Entire Bill, Sec. 1-4, eliminating requirement enacted in America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 that required filing of a 1099 form every time a vendor paid over $600.00) H.R. 705: Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011 (Entire Bill, Sec. 1-4, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements to payments made to corporations,payments for property and other gross proceeds, and rental property expense payments, and for other purposes.) S. 359: Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011 (Entire Bill, Sec. 1-4, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements to payments made to corporations, payments for property and other gross proceeds, and rental property expense payments, and for other purposes.) S.1220 : Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 (Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates). Issue: Clean Renewable Energy Bonds and other comparable incentives
H.R. 470: Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Reauthorizes power contracts for the Hoover Dam to customers in California, Nevada, and Arizona including electric co-ops) H.R.910: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011. (All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards). S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency) S. 629: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011 (All provisions related to encouraging more hydropower production through efficiency) S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011. (All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity) S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for carbon Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects) S 512: Nuclear Power 2021 Act (Requires DOE to help demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs) S.1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 (Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates). H.R. 909: Roadmap for Americas Energy Future. Instructs the DOE Secretary to establish a reverse auction program to award funds from the American-Made Energy Trust Fund to eligible entities to generate an amount of electric energy, and (2) establish within DOE a Reverse Auction Authority to conduct such auctions. H.R. 1938: North American Made Energy Security Act. The President, acting through the Secretary of Energy, shall coordinate with each Federal agency responsible for coordinating or considering an aspect of the President's National Interest Determination and Presidential Permit decision regarding construction and operation of the Keystone XL pipeline, to ensure that all necessary actions with respect to such decision are taken on an expedited schedule. H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 (a bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules) H.R. 1705: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011 (a bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules) S.1000: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011. All provisions relating to energy savings in residential and commercial buildings, including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S. 1321: The Practical Energy Plan of 2011. Energy policies including the Rural Energy Savings Program.
H.R. 470: Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Reauthorizes power contracts for the Hoover Dam to customers in California, Nevada, and Arizona including electric co-ops) H.R.910: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011. (All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards). S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency) S. 629: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011 (All provisions related to encouraging more hydropower production through efficiency) S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011. (All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity) S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for carbon Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects) S 512: Nuclear Power 2021 Act (Requires DOE to help demonstrate 2 small modular nuclear reactor designs) S.1220: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2011 (Provides support for new generation and transportation technologies and efficiency measures through the tax code, lending programs, R&D programs and mandates). H.R. 909: Roadmap for Americas Energy Future. Instructs the DOE Secretary to establish a reverse auction program to award funds from the American-Made Energy Trust Fund to eligible entities to generate an amount of electric energy, and (2) establish within DOE a Reverse Auction Authority to conduct such auctions. H.R. 1938: North American Made Energy Security Act. The President, acting through the Secretary of Energy, shall coordinate with each Federal agency responsible for coordinating or considering an aspect of the President's National Interest Determination and Presidential Permit decision regarding construction and operation of the Keystone XL pipeline, to ensure that all necessary actions with respect to such decision are taken on an expedited schedule. H.R. 2021: Jobs and Energy Permitting Act. Requires final agency action on a permit application for platform or drill ship exploration for an OCS source under such Act to be taken no later than six months after the filing of such application. HR 2417: Better Use of Light Bulbs Act. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.) shall be applied and administered as if sections 321 and 322 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (and the amendments made by those sections) had not been enacted. H.R. 2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011, Comprehensive review of regulation impacts H.R. 1705: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011, Comprehensive review of regulation impacts S.1000: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011. All provisions relating to energy savings in residential and commercial buildings, including the Rural Energy Savings Program. S. 1321: The Practical Energy Plan of 2011. Energy policies including the Rural Energy Savings Program.
P.L. 111-201 (H.R. 4173): The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. (Part II, Sec. 728, 741 , Implementation of the end-user exemption). H.R.1: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011 Continuing Resolution through September 30, 2011, (Sec. 2124, Foreign Operations, Department of State, USAID, Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service (Food For Progress); Title 1, Sec. 1101, Rural Development (REDL&G Loans & Grants)(Community Facilities)(Business & Industry Loans & Grants) Department of Interior, (Sec. 8012, Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, USVI) (Sec. 1415, Preserving funding for RUS electric loan program and structures of Power Market Administrations ) (Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation funding issues) H.R.872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 (Sec. 3, Allows pesticide and herbicide applicators to avoid a duplicative regulatory requirement) H.R. 2112: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 Foreign Agriculture Service (Food for Progress); Rural Development (REDL&G)(Community Facilities)(Business & Industry Loans & Grants) Ensuring RUS electric loans remain at sufficient levels and terms to meet co-op infrastructure needs. H.R. 2354: Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. PMA customers continue to have access to federal hydropower at cost-based rates. H.R. 1573: To facilitate implementation of title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, promote regulatory coordination, and avoid market disruption. Extends for 18 months the deadline for implementing the Dodd-Frank Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Acts derivatives provisions. H.R. 2584: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, FY 2012: (protecting structure and loan levels for RUS) Issue: Energy Efficiency (creating new USDA loan program for co-ops to finance low interest consumer efficiency improvements.)
H.R.910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) S.482 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) S.493 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. Amdt. 244, McConnell-Inhofe Amendment to S. 493 proposed to pre-empt EPA from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act) H.R. 2273, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act (allows states, pursuant to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, to adopt and implement coal combustion residuals permit programs). H.R. 2401, The Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act for 2011 (a bill to establish an interagency panel to conduct a cumulative impacts study of EPA rules).
S. 145: Older Worker Opportunity Act of 2011 (Sec. 1-2, retirement plan tax implications) To promote labor force participation of older Americans, with the goals of increasing retirement security, reducing the projected shortage of experienced workers, maintaining future economic growth, and improving the Nation's fiscal outlook. S. 267 - Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (Sec. 1-2, annuitization information) To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a lifetime income disclosure. S. 439 - Deficit Reduction and Budget Reform Act of 2011 (Title VIII, tax benefit / retirement issues, Community Living Assistance Services and Supports, CLASS, Program) S. 1098 - Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011 (Title 1, to repeal limits/caps on tax preferred health accounts) H.R. 2010 - Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011(Title 1, to repeal limits/caps on tax preferred health accounts) Issue: Debt Limit, (Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Premiums) (changes to current law tax treat of qualified health and retirement plans)
S. 947: A bill to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes. (Sec. 1-3)
S. 49: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 (Sec. 7, Removal of railroad anti-trust exemptions) S. 158: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011 (Title III, Improving railroad competitiveness)
H.R.872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 (Allows pesticide and herbicide applicators to avoid a duplicative regulatory requirement) H.R.910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) H.R.1391 RCCRA Act of 2011 (Prevents EPA from regulating Coal Combustion Residuals as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) S.482 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) S.493 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Reauthorization Act of 2011 (McConnell-Inhofe Amendment to S. 493 proposed to pre-empt EPA from regulating greenhouse gases through the Clean Air Act)
H.R. 2 - Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act (Entire bill, high cost plan tax, employer provisions) HR 397 - Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2011 (high cost plan tax, employer provisions) S. 192 - Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act (Sec. 1-3, high cost plan tax, employer provisions) HR 605 - Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Sec. 1-3, repeal restrictions on Health Savings Accounts, Medicare Set Asides and Health Flexible Spending Arrangements enacted in Affordable Care Act) HR 1050 - Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2011 (Sec. 1-6, creating association health plans) HR 1173 - Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011 (Sec. 1-2, repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, CLASS Act) HR 560 - Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act (Sec. 1-3, ensuring adequate rural representation on Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, MEDPAC) S. 248 - Empowering States to Innovate Act (to prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived) S. 73 - State Leadership in Health Care Act (to prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived) H.R. 439 - State Leadership in Health Care Act (to prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived) S. 244 - State Health Care Choice Act (to prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
P.L. 111-201 (H.R. 4173): The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009. (Part II, Sec. 728, 741 , Implementation of the end-user exemption). H.R.1: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011 Continuing Resolution through September 30, 2011, (Sec. 2124, Foreign Operations, Department of State, USAID, Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service (Food For Progress); Title 1, Sec. 1101, Rural Development (REDL&G Loans & Grants)(Community Facilities)(Business & Industry Loans & Grants) Department of Interior, (Sec. 8012, Office of Insular Affairs (American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, USVI) (Sec. 1415, Preserving funding for RUS electric loan program and structures of Power Market Administrations ) (Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation funding issues) H.R.872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 (Sec. 3, Allows pesticide and herbicide applicators to avoid a duplicative regulatory requirement)
H.R. 2 - Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act (Entire bill, high cost plan tax, employer provisions) HR 397 - Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2011 (high cost plan tax, employer provisions) S. 192 - Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act (Entire Bill, Sec. 1-3, high cost plan tax, employer provisions) HR 605 - Patients' Freedom to Choose Act (Entire Bill, Sec. 1-3, repeal restrictions on Health Savings Accounts, Medicare Set Asides and Health Flexible Spending Arrangements enacted in Affordable Care Act) HR 1050 - Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2011 (Entire Bill, Sec. 1-6, creating association health plans) HR 1173 - Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011 (Entire Bill, Sec. 1-2, repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, CLASS Act) HR 560 - Rural Representation and Transparency Improvement Act (Entire Bill, Sec. 1-3, ensuring adequate rural representation on Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, MEDPAC) S. 248 - Empowering States to Innovate Act (Entire bill, to prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived) S. 73 - State Leadership in Health Care Act (Entire bill, to prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived) H.R. 439 - State Leadership in Health Care Act (Entire bill, to prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived) S. 244 - State Health Care Choice Act (Entire bill, to prevent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) from being waived)
H.R. 470: Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Reauthorizes power contracts for the Hoover Dam to customers in California, Nevada, and Arizona including electric co-ops) H.R.910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011. (All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards). S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency) S. 629: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011 (All provisions related to encouraging more hydropower production through efficiency) S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011. (All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity) S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for carbon Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects) Issue: Promote investments in energy efficiency in rural areas Issue: Prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating fossil fuel combustion waste, also referred to as coal ash under subtitle C of the Solid Waste Disposal Act
H.R. 470: Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Reauthorizes power contracts for the Hoover Dam to customers in California, Nevada, and Arizona including electric co-ops) H.R.910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) S. 398: Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011. (All provisions related to improving appliance efficiency standards). S. 559: Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act (Title 6, all provisions related to renewable electricity and energy efficiency) S. 629: The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2011 (All provisions related to encouraging more hydropower production through efficiency) S. 630: The Marine Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011. (All provisions related to encouraging the use of hydrokinetic energy to generate electricity) S. 699: Department Of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Program Amendments Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Insuring co-ops can access funds for carbon Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects) Issue: Promote investments in energy efficiency in rural areas Issue: Prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating fossil fuel combustion waste, also referred to as coal ash under subtitle C of the Solid Waste Disposal Act
H.R.910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) S.482 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Sec. 2, Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) S.493 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Reauthorization Act of 2011 (S. Amdt. 244, McConnell-Inhofe Amendment to S. 493 proposed to pre-empt EPA from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act) Issue: Prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating fossil fuel combustion waste, also referred to as coal ash under subtitle C of the Solid Waste Disposal Act
H.R. 4: Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011 (Entire Bill, Sec. 1-4, eliminating requirement enacted in America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 that required filing of a 1099 form every time a vendor paid over $600.00) H.R. 705: Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011 (Entire Bill, Sec. 1-4, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements to payments made to corporations,payments for property and other gross proceeds, and rental property expense payments, and for other purposes.) S. 359: Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011 (Entire Bill, Sec. 1-4, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements to payments made to corporations, payments for property and other gross proceeds, and rental property expense payments, and for other purposes.)
S. 49: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011 (Sec. 7, Removal of railroad anti-trust exemptions) S. 158: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2011 (Title III, Improving railroad competitiveness)
H.R.872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 (Allows pesticide and herbicide applicators to avoid a duplicative regulatory requirement) H.R.910 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) H.R.1391 RCCRA Act of 2011 (Prevents EPA from regulating Coal Combustion Residuals as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) S.482 Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 (Pre-empts the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources through the Clean Air Act) S.493 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Reauthorization Act of 2011 (McConnell-Inhofe Amendment to S. 493 proposed to pre-empt EPA from regulating greenhouse gases through the Clean Air Act)
S. 145: Older Worker Opportunity Act of 2011 (Entire Bill, Sec. 1-2, retirement plan tax implications) To promote labor force participation of older Americans, with the goals of increasing retirement security, reducing the projected shortage of experienced workers, maintaining future economic growth, and improving the Nation's fiscal outlook. S. 267 - Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (Entire Bill, Sec. 1-2, annuitization information) To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a lifetime income disclosure. S. 439 - Deficit Reduction and Budget Reform Act of 2011 (Title VIII, tax benefit / retirement issues, Community Living Assistance Services and Supports, CLASS, Program)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 S. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2647: Defense Authorization
H.R. 977: Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 S. 272: Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 S. 323: Rural Revitalization Act of 2009 S. 447: Prevent Excessive Speculation Act S. 22: Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 H.R. 4173: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 3795: Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 S. 1399: Carbon Market Oversight Act of 2009 S. 1412: Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2009 S. 1682: Derivatives Market Manipulation Prevention Act of 2009 S. 1691: Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009 S. 3217: A original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes. S. 3102: Rural Energy Savings Program Act H.R. 4785: Rural Energy Savings Program Act S. 3606: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 H.R. 2997: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
H. J. Res. 18: Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R. 493: Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 391: To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1105: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R. 4396: Save Our Energy Jobs Act H.R. 4572: To amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. H.R. 4753: Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act H.J. Res. 76: Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency 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: Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. S.J. Res. 26: A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. S. 787: Clean Water Restoration Act S. 2995: Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 S. 3072: Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act
H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 890: American Renewable Energy Act H.R. 889: Save American Energy Act H.R. 1698: To establish the Green Bank to assist in the financing of qualified clean energy projects and qualified energy efficiency projects. S. 5: Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009 S. 433: A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes. S. 531: Energy and Water Integration Act of 2009 S. 539: Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act S. 598: Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009 S. 661: Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 Energy Security and Market Transparency Act H.R. 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act H.R. 3183: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 4396: Save Our Energy Jobs Act S. 1462: An original bill to promote clean energy technology development, enhanced energy efficiency, improved energy security, and energy innovation and workforce development, and for other purposes. S. 1733: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S. 3495: Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010 S. 3813: Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010 H.R.6107 : American Taxpayer and Western Area Power Administration Firm Power Customer Protection and Government Accountability Act S. 3438: Clean Transmission for Rural Communities Act of 2010 S. 3438: Clean Energy Infrastructure for Rural Communities Act of 2010 S. 3102: Rural Energy Savings Program Act S. 3635: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 H.R. 4785: Rural Energy Savings Program Act S. 20: Clean Energy Standard Act of 2010 S. 3815: Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010 S. 3396: Supply Star Act of 2010 S 3813: Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010 H.R. 5019Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 S. 3177: Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program H.R. 4349: Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2010
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 890: American Renewable Energy Act H.R. 889: Save American Energy Act H.R. 1698: To establish the Green Bank to assist in the financing of qualified clean energy projects and qualified energy efficiency projects. S. 5: Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009 S. 433: A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes. S. 531: Energy and Water Integration Act of 2009 S. 539: Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act S. 598: Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009 S. 661: Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 Energy Security and Market Transparency Act H.R. 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act H.R. 3183: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 4396: Save Our Energy Jobs Act S. 1462: An original bill to promote clean energy technology development, enhanced energy efficiency, improved energy security, and energy innovation and workforce development, and for other purposes. S. 1733: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S. 3495: Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010 S. 3813: Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010 H.R.6107 : American Taxpayer and Western Area Power Administration Firm Power Customer Protection and Government Accountability Act S. 3438: Clean Transmission for Rural Communities Act of 2010 S. 3438: Clean Energy Infrastructure for Rural Communities Act of 2010 S. 3102: Rural Energy Savings Program Act S. 3635: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 H.R. 4785: Rural Energy Savings Program Act S. 20: Clean Energy Standard Act of 2010 S. 3815: Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010 S. 3396: Supply Star Act of 2010 S 3813: Renewable Electricity Promotion Act of 2010
H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 S. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 2647: Defense Authorization
H. J. Res. 18: Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R. 493: Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 391: To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1105: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R. 4396: Save Our Energy Jobs Act H.R. 4572: To amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. H.R. 4753: Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act H.J. Res. 76: Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency 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: Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. S.J. Res. 26: A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. S. 787: Clean Water Restoration Act S. 2995: Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 S. 3072: Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act
H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R.1666: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an auction and revenue collection mechanism for a carbon market that ensures price stability with environmental integrity. H.R.1862: To cap the emissions of greenhouse gases through a requirement to purchase carbon permits, to distribute the proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals, and for other purposes. H.R.1683 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a Federal emission permit for the sale or use of greenhouse gas emission substances, and for other purposes. H.R.1337: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply. H.R. 2847: Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act S. 2877: Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act S. 3714, The Coal Energy Bridge Act S.3738 : Clean Energy Technology Leadership Act of 2010 S.3855 : Clean Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2010 H.R.6117 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the issuance of new clean renewable energy bonds and to terminate eligibility of governmental bodies to issue such bonds, and for other purposes. S. 3935: Advanced Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2010
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R.1666: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an auction and revenue collection mechanism for a carbon market that ensures price stability with environmental integrity. H.R.1862: To cap the emissions of greenhouse gases through a requirement to purchase carbon permits, to distribute the proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals, and for other purposes. H.R.1683 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a Federal emission permit for the sale or use of greenhouse gas emission substances, and for other purposes. H.R.1337: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply. H.R. 2847: Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act S. 2877: Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act
H. J. Res. 18: Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R. 493: Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 391: To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1105: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R. 4396: Save Our Energy Jobs Act H.R. 4572: To amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. H.R. 4753: Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act H.J. Res. 76: Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency 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: Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. S.J. Res. 26: A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. S. 787: Clean Water Restoration Act S. 2995: Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 S. 3072: Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act
H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 890: American Renewable Energy Act H.R. 889: Save American Energy Act H.R. 1698: To establish the Green Bank to assist in the financing of qualified clean energy projects and qualified energy efficiency projects. S. 5: Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009 S. 433: A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes. S. 531: Energy and Water Integration Act of 2009 S. 539: Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act S. 598: Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009 S. 661: Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 Energy Security and Market Transparency Act H.R. 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act H.R. 3183: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 4396: Save Our Energy Jobs Act S. 1462: An original bill to promote clean energy technology development, enhanced energy efficiency, improved energy security, and energy innovation and workforce development, and for other purposes. S. 1733: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act S. 3495: Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010
H.R. 233: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 272: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 S. 146: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 461: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. S. 2889: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Brian Cavey - AGR, ENG, ENV, RRR, TAX John Cassady - AGR, BUD, ENG, ENV
Brian Cavey - AGR, ENG, ENV, RRR, TAX John Cassady - AGR, BUD, ENG, ENV
Brian Cavey - AGR, ENG, ENV, RRR, TAX John Cassady - AGR, BUD, ENG, ENV
H.R. 977: Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 S. 272: Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 S. 323: Rural Revitalization Act of 2009 S. 447: Prevent Excessive Speculation Act S. 22: Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 H.R. 4173: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 977: Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 3795: Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 S. 272: Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 S. 447: Prevent Excessive Speculation Act S. 1399: Carbon Market Oversight Act of 2009 S. 1412: Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2009 S. 1682: Derivatives Market Manipulation Prevention Act of 2009 S. 1691: Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009 S. 3217: A original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes. S. 3102: Rural Energy Savings Program Act H.R. 4785: Rural Energy Savings Program Act
H. J. Res. 18: Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R. 493: Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 391: To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 1105: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R. 4396: Save Our Energy Jobs Act H.R. 4572: To amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. H.R. 4753: Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act H.J. Res. 76: Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency 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: Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. S.J. Res. 26: A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. S. 787: Clean Water Restoration Act S. 2995: Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010 S. 3072: Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act
H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R.1666: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an auction and revenue collection mechanism for a carbon market that ensures price stability with environmental integrity. H.R.1862: To cap the emissions of greenhouse gases through a requirement to purchase carbon permits, to distribute the proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals, and for other purposes. H.R.1683 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a Federal emission permit for the sale or use of greenhouse gas emission substances, and for other purposes. H.R.1337: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply. H.R. 2847: Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act S. 2877: Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 890: American Renewable Energy Act H.R. 889: Save American Energy Act H.R. 1698: To establish the Green Bank to assist in the financing of qualified clean energy projects and qualified energy efficiency projects. S. 5: Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009 S. 433: A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes. S. 531: Energy and Water Integration Act of 2009 S. 539: Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act S. 598: Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009 S. 661: Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 Energy Security and Market Transparency Act H.R. 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act H.R. 3183: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R. 4396: Save Our Energy Jobs Act S. 1462: An original bill to promote clean energy technology development, enhanced energy efficiency, improved energy security, and energy innovation and workforce development, and for other purposes. S. 1733: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
H.R. 977: Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 S. 272: Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 S. 323: Rural Revitalization Act of 2009 S. 447: Prevent Excessive Speculation Act S. 22: Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 H.R. 4173: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 977: Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 3795: Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 S. 272: Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 S. 447: Prevent Excessive Speculation Act S. 1399: Carbon Market Oversight Act of 2009 S. 1412: Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2009 S. 1682: Derivatives Market Manipulation Prevention Act of 2009 S. 1691: Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009 S. 3217: A original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R.1666: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an auction and revenue collection mechanism for a carbon market that ensures price stability with environmental integrity. H.R.1862: To cap the emissions of greenhouse gases through a requirement to purchase carbon permits, to distribute the proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals, and for other purposes. H.R.1683 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a Federal emission permit for the sale or use of greenhouse gas emission substances, and for other purposes. H.R.1337: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply. H.R. 2847: Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act S. 2877: Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 977: Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 S. 272: Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 S. 323: Rural Revitalization Act of 2009 S. 447: Prevent Excessive Speculation Act S. 22: Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 H.R. 4173: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 977: Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 3795: Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 S. 272: Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 S. 447: Prevent Excessive Speculation Act S. 1399: Carbon Market Oversight Act of 2009 S. 1412: Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2009 S. 1682: Derivatives Market Manipulation Prevention Act of 2009 S. 1691: Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009
H.R. 233: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 272: Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2009 S. 146: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 461: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. S. 2889: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009
H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R.1666: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an auction and revenue collection mechanism for a carbon market that ensures price stability with environmental integrity. H.R.1862: To cap the emissions of greenhouse gases through a requirement to purchase carbon permits, to distribute the proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals, and for other purposes. H.R.1683 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a Federal emission permit for the sale or use of greenhouse gas emission substances, and for other purposes. H.R.1337: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply. S. 2877: Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act
H. J. Res. 18: Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R. 493: Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 1105: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 S. 787: Clean Water Restoration Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Agriculture, Energy & Nuclear, Environment & Superfund, Railroad, Tax & Internal Revenue Code
Agriculture, Energy & Nuclear, Environment & Superfund, Railroad, Tax & Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 977: Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 S. 272: Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 S. 323: Rural Revitalization Act of 2009 S. 447: Prevent Excessive Speculation Act S. 22: Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009
H. J. Res. 18: Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R. 493: Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment, and Safety Act of 2009 H.R. 1105: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 S. 787: Clean Water Restoration Act
H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 890: American Renewable Energy Act H.R. 889: Save American Energy Act H.R. 1698: To establish the Green Bank to assist in the financing of qualified clean energy projects and qualified energy efficiency projects. S. 5: Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009 S. 433: A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes. S. 531: Energy and Water Integration Act of 2009 S. 539: Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act S. 598: Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009 S. 661: Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 Energy Security and Market Transparency Act H.R. 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act S. 1462: An original bill to promote clean energy technology development, enhanced energy efficiency, improved energy security, and energy innovation and workforce development, and for other purposes. S. 1733: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE