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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. 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)

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)

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)

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. 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

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. 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. 1944: Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2013 Issues related to the restructuring of the four federal PMAs.

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. 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

H.R. 152: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act Hurricane Sandy Supplemental Appropriations Act; maintaining adequate Disaster Relief Fund.H.R. 219: Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 Provisions on Debris Removal Pilot Program and Alternative Dispute Resolution. H.R. 624: Cybersecurity Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Provisions creating info-sharing regime. S. 21: Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 Placeholder bill; general issues of maintaining NERC standards.

H.R. 219: Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 Provisions on Debris Removal Pilot Program and Alternative Dispute Resolution.H.R. 624: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Entire bill; creation of a secure mechanism for intelligence agencies and electric utilities to share cyber threat information. Draft House Homeland Security Committee bill National Critical Infrastructure Protection provisions allowing DHS to coordinate voluntary cyber standards and information sharing; provisions amending SAFETY ACT. Draft Senate Commerce bill, provisions allowing National Institute of Standards and Technology to perpetuate voluntary framework from critical infrastructure cybersecurity standards.

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.

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. 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.

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)

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)

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)

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. 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. 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.

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. 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

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. 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)

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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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.

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.

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

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.

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. 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. 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. 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

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. 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. 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

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. 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. 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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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. 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)

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

H.R. 152: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act Hurricane Sandy Supplemental Appropriations Act; maintaining adequate Disaster Relief Fund.H.R. 219: Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 Provisions on Debris Removal Pilot Program and Alternative Dispute Resolution. H.R. 624: Cybersecurity Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Provisions creating info-sharing regime. S. 21: Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 Placeholder bill; general issues of maintaining NERC standards.

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. 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. 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)

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. 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. 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. 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. 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

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. 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

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)

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 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. 1209: Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2011 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011; Title IV, Jumpstarting Opportunity w/Broadband Spectrum Act of 2011. Ensuring availability of D-block partnership opportunities for electric utilities. H.R. 2577: SAFE Data Act Entire bill, new FTC regulation on customer data should account for complying entitys size, sophistication, and resources. H.R. 3630: Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 TitleVI Public Safety Communications and Electromagnetic Spectrum Auctions. Sec. 6208, ability of electric utilities to partner with new national public safety broadband network. S. 28: Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act (Sec. 102 & 106, potential for access to spectrum for critical utility operations.) S. 911: Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act Ensuring secondary access to public safety spectrum for electric utilities; Sec. 206, powers and duties of the Public Safety Broadband Corporation; Sec. 304, efficient use of public safety spectrum, Sec. 501, radio spectrum inventory. S. 1029: e-KNOW Act, Electric Consumer Right to Know Act Creates new consumer right to access regular stream of energy information and creates new authority for FERC to establish smart-meter information guidelines. S. 1207: Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011 Securing small business protections in bill, establishing national regulatory regime at Federal Trade Commission for consumer data breach protections; sec. 3 notification of information security breach; sec. 4 application and enforcement, sec. 5 definitions; small business exemption.

H.R. 1209: Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2011 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011; Title IV, Jumpstarting Opportunity w/Broadband Spectrum Act of 2011. Ensuring availability of D-block partnership opportunities for electric utilities. H.R. 2577: SAFE Data Act Entire bill, new FTC regulation on customer data should account for complying entitys size, sophistication, and resources. H.R. 3630: Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 TitleVI Public Safety Communications and Electromagnetic Spectrum Auctions. Sec. 6208, ability of electric utilities to partner with new national public safety broadband network. S. 28: Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act (Sec. 102 & 106, potential for access to spectrum for critical utility operations.) S. 911: Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act Ensuring secondary access to public safety spectrum for electric utilities; Sec. 206, powers and duties of the Public Safety Broadband Corporation; Sec. 304, efficient use of public safety spectrum, Sec. 501, radio spectrum inventory. S. 1029: e-KNOW Act, Electric Consumer Right to Know Act Creates new consumer right to access regular stream of energy information and creates new authority for FERC to establish smart-meter information guidelines. S. 1207: Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011 Securing small business protections in bill, establishing national regulatory regime at Federal Trade Commission for consumer data breach protections; sec. 3 notification of information security breach; sec. 4 application and enforcement, sec. 5 definitions; small business exemption.

H.R. 607: Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011 (Sec. 102, potential for access to spectrum for critical utility operations, Sec. 207 re-allocation of spectrum below 512 megahertz.) H.R. 1209: Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2011 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011; Title IV, Jumpstarting Opportunity w/Broadband Spectrum Act of 2011. Ensuring availability of D-block partnership opportunities for electric utilities. H.R. 2577: SAFE Data Act Entire bill, new FTC regulation on customer data should account for complying entitys size, sophistication, and resources. H.R. 3630: TitleVI Public Safety Communications and Electromagnetic Spectrum Auctions. Sec. 6208, ability of electric utilities to partner with new national public safety broadband network. S. 28: Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act (Sec. 102 & 106, potential for access to spectrum for critical utility operations.) S. 911: Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act Ensuring secondary access to public safety spectrum for electric utilities; Sec. 206, powers and duties of the Public Safety Broadband Corporation; Sec. 304, efficient use of public safety spectrum, Sec. 501, radio spectrum inventory. S. 1029: e-KNOW Act, Electric Consumer Right to Know Act Creates new consumer right to access regular stream of energy information and creates new authority for FERC to establish smart-meter information guidelines. S. 1207: Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011 Securing small business protections in bill, establishing national regulatory regime at Federal Trade Commission for consumer data breach protections; sec. 3 notification of information security breach; sec. 4 application and enforcement, sec. 5 definitions; small business exemption.

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.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. 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.

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.

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. 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. 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. 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.

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.

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)

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.)

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.

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.)

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)

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. 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.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.)