MICHAEL TRUNZO

Expressed general concerns regarding FMCSA regulations that affect ability to hire, train and retain qualified and HAZMAT-endorsed commercial vehicle drivers. Supported proposals to allow 18 to 21-year-olds with a CDL to drive across state-lines, including the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act (H.R.5358 and S.3352) and the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor (WHEEL) Act (H.R.3889). Supported the Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers (REST) Act (H.R.5417) and the Honest Operators Undertake Road Safety (HOURS) Act (H.R.6178).

Expressed general concerns regarding FMCSA regulations that affect ability to hire, train and retain qualified and HAZMAT-endorsed commercial vehicle drivers. Supported proposals to allow 18 to 21-year-olds with a CDL to drive across state-lines, including the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act (H.R.5358) and the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor (WHEEL) Act (H.R.3889). Supported the Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers (REST) Act (H.R.5417). Requested a Jones Act waiver for shipments of heating fuels and biodiesel into the Northeast during the winter.

Expressed general concerns regarding FMCSA regulations that affect ability to hire, train and retain qualified and HAZMAT-endorsed commercial vehicle drivers. Supported proposals to allow 18 to 21-year-olds with a CDL to drive across state-lines, including the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act (H.R.5358 and S.3352) and the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor (WHEEL) Act (H.R.3889). Supported the Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers (REST) Act (H.R.5417) and the Honest Operators Undertake Road Safety (HOURS) Act (H.R.6178).

Expressed general concerns regarding FMCSA regulations that affect ability to hire, train and retain qualified and HAZMAT-endorsed commercial vehicle drivers. Supported proposals to allow 18 to 21-year-olds with a CDL to drive across state-lines, including the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act (H.R.5358) and the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor (WHEEL) Act (H.R.3889). Supported the Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers (REST) Act (H.R.5417). Requested a Jones Act waiver for shipments of heating fuels and biodiesel into the Northeast during the winter.

Expressed general concerns regarding FMCSA regulations that affect ability to hire, train and retain qualified and HAZMAT-endorsed commercial vehicle drivers. Supported proposals to allow 18 to 21-year-olds with a CDL to drive across state-lines, including the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act (H.R.5358) and the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor (WHEEL) Act (H.R.3889). Supported the Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers (REST) Act (H.R.5417). Requested a Jones Act waiver for shipments of heating fuels and biodiesel into the Northeast during the winter.

Expressed general concerns regarding FMCSA regulations that affect ability to hire, train and retain qualified and HAZMAT-endorsed commercial vehicle drivers. Supported proposals to allow 18 to 21-year-olds with a CDL to drive across state-lines, including the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act (H.R.5358 and S.3352) and the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor (WHEEL) Act (H.R.3889). Supported the Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers (REST) Act (H.R.5417) and the Honest Operators Undertake Road Safety (HOURS) Act (H.R.6178).

Expressed general concerns regarding FMCSA regulations that affect ability to hire, train and retain qualified and HAZMAT-endorsed commercial vehicle drivers. Supported proposals to allow 18 to 21-year-olds with a CDL to drive across state-lines, including the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act (H.R.5358 and S.3352) and the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor (WHEEL) Act (H.R.3889). Supported the Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers (REST) Act (H.R.5417) and the Honest Operators Undertake Road Safety (HOURS) Act (H.R.6178).

Supported a multi-year extension of the biodiesel and renewable diesel tax credit as provided for in the "Tax Extender Act of 2017" (S.2256, Section 307) and beyond 2017 as provided for under the "Further Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act; Department of Defense Appropriations Act; SUSTAIN Care Act of 2018; and Honoring Hometown Heroes Act" (H.R. 1892, Section 40407).

Expressed general concerns regarding FMCSA regulations that affect ability to hire, train and retain qualified and HAZMAT-endorsed commercial vehicle drivers. Supported proposals to allow 18 to 21-year-olds with a CDL to drive across state-lines, including the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act (H.R.5358 and S.3352) and the Waiving Hindrances to Economic Enterprise and Labor (WHEEL) Act (H.R.3889). Supported the Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers (REST) Act (H.R.5417) and the Honest Operators Undertake Road Safety (HOURS) Act (H.R.6178).

Communicated general support for comprehensive tax reform. Supported changes during the conference committee for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) that would include income from pass-throughs structured under a trust or estate for the purpose of applying the discounted tax rate under Section 11011. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit. Discussed concerns with the proposed change to a producers-only tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.2383 and S.944). Supported legislation to extend and phased-out the blenders tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.3264) and the simple two-year extension (S.2256, Sec.307).

Generally supported legislation to revise the Administrative Procedures Act to provide general relief for small businesses that are burdened by regulations and to create transparency and greater accountability at federal agencies and commissions. This includes the Regulatory Accountability Act (H.R.5), Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome or "SCRUB" Act (H.R.99(, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (S. 584/H.R.33), OIRA Insight, Reform, and Accountability Act (H.R. 1009/S. 676) and the regulatory Integrity Act (H.R. 1004).

Generally supported legislation to revise the Administrative Procedures Act to provide general relief for small businesses that are burdened by regulations and to create transparency and greater accountability at federal agencies and commissions. This includes the Regulatory Accountability Act (H.R.5), Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome or "SCRUB" Act (H.R.99(, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (S. 584/H.R.33), OIRA Insight, Reform, and Accountability Act (H.R. 1009/S. 676) and the regulatory Integrity Act (H.R. 1004).

Supported Title 1 customer protections and expressed general support for the end-user protections under Title III of H.R. 238, the Commodity End-User Relief Act, but opposed a floor amendment on position limits (H.A,dt.34) as well as Sections 201, 202, and 210.

Opposed Sections 201, 202, and 321 of H.R. 238, the Commodity End-user Relief Act.

Opposed Sections 201, 202, and 321 of H.R. 238, the Commodity End-user Relief Act.

Communicated priorities with respect to comprehensive tax reform, particularly concerns the proposed border adjustment tax or BAT. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit. Discussed concerns with the proposed change to a producers-only tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.2383 and S.944); and supported a bill to extend and phased-out the blenders tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.3264).

Communicated priorities with respect to comprehensive tax reform, particularly concerns the proposed border adjustment tax. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit and opposition to an immediate change to the producers-only tax credit ( H.R. 2383 and S,944) Requested inclusion of heating oil as an eligible fuel under the biodiesel and clean fuels production tax credits (Sections 201 and 202) of S. 1068.

Communicated general support for comprehensive tax reform. Supported changes during the conference committee for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) that would include income from pass-throughs structured under a trust or estate for the purpose of applying the discounted tax rate under Section 11011. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit. Discussed concerns with the proposed change to a producers-only tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.2383 and S.944). Supported legislation to extend and phased-out the blenders tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.3264) and the simple two-year extension (S.2256, Sec.307).

Communicated priorities with respect to comprehensive tax reform, particularly concerns the proposed border adjustment tax. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit and opposition to an immediate change to the producers-only tax credit ( H.R. 2383 and S,944) Requested inclusion of heating oil as an eligible fuel under the biodiesel and clean fuels production tax credits (Sections 201 and 202) of S. 1068.

Communicated general support for comprehensive tax reform. Supported changes during the conference committee for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) that would include income from pass-throughs structured under a trust or estate for the purpose of applying the discounted tax rate under Section 11011. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit. Discussed concerns with the proposed change to a producers-only tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.2383 and S.944). Supported legislation to extend and phased-out the blenders tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.3264) and the simple two-year extension (S.2256, Sec.307).

Communicated priorities with respect to comprehensive tax reform, particularly concerns the proposed border adjustment tax or BAT. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit. Discussed concerns with the proposed change to a producers-only tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.2383 and S.944); and supported a bill to extend and phased-out the blenders tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.3264).

Expressed general concerns regarding the affects that FMCSA regulations can have on the ability to hire and retain qualified commercial vehicle drivers. Supported the Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) Extension Act (H.R.3282), a bill to delay the compliance deadline for the FMCSA's regulation requiring the use of ELD in certain commercial motor vehicles; and related amendment #35 to H.R.3354, offered in the House Appropriations Committee by Reps. Brian Babin and Lloyd Smucker.

Generally supported legislation to revise the Administrative Procedures Act to provide general relief for small businesses that are burdened by regulations and to create transparency and greater accountability at federal agencies and commissions. This includes the Regulatory Accountability Act (H.R.5), Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome or "SCRUB" Act (H.R.99(, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (S. 584/H.R.33), OIRA Insight, Reform, and Accountability Act (H.R. 1009/S. 676) and the regulatory Integrity Act (H.R. 1004).

Generally supported legislation to revise the Administrative Procedures Act to provide general relief for small businesses that are burdened by regulations and to create transparency and greater accountability at federal agencies and commissions. This includes the Regulatory Accountability Act (H.R.5), Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome or "SCRUB" Act (H.R.99(, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (S. 584/H.R.33), OIRA Insight, Reform, and Accountability Act (H.R. 1009/S. 676) and the regulatory Integrity Act (H.R. 1004).

Generally supported legislation to revise the Administrative Procedures Act to provide general relief for small businesses that are burdened by regulations and to create transparency and greater accountability at federal agencies and commissions. This includes the Regulatory Accountability Act (H.R.5), Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome or "SCRUB" Act (H.R.99(, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (S. 584/H.R.33), OIRA Insight, Reform, and Accountability Act (H.R. 1009/S. 676) and the regulatory Integrity Act (H.R. 1004).

Communicated priorities with respect to comprehensive tax reform, particularly concerns the proposed border adjustment tax. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit and opposition to an immediate change to the producers-only tax credit ( H.R. 2383 and S,944) Requested inclusion of heating oil as an eligible fuel under the biodiesel and clean fuels production tax credits (Sections 201 and 202) of S. 1068.

Communicated priorities with respect to comprehensive tax reform, particularly concerns the proposed border adjustment tax. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit and opposition to an immediate change to the producers-only tax credit ( H.R. 2383 and S,944) Requested inclusion of heating oil as an eligible fuel under the biodiesel and clean fuels production tax credits (Sections 201 and 202) of S. 1068.

Communicated general support for comprehensive tax reform. Supported changes during the conference committee for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) that would include income from pass-throughs structured under a trust or estate for the purpose of applying the discounted tax rate under Section 11011. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit. Discussed concerns with the proposed change to a producers-only tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.2383 and S.944). Supported legislation to extend and phased-out the blenders tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.3264) and the simple two-year extension (S.2256, Sec.307).

Generally supported legislation to revise the Administrative Procedures Act to provide general relief for small businesses that are burdened by regulations and to create transparency and greater accountability at federal agencies and commissions. This includes the Regulatory Accountability Act (H.R.5), Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome or "SCRUB" Act (H.R.99(, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (S. 584/H.R.33), OIRA Insight, Reform, and Accountability Act (H.R. 1009/S. 676) and the regulatory Integrity Act (H.R. 1004).

Generally supported legislation to revise the Administrative Procedures Act to provide general relief for small businesses that are burdened by regulations and to create transparency and greater accountability at federal agencies and commissions. This includes the Regulatory Accountability Act (H.R.5), Searching for and Cutting Regulations that are Unnecessarily Burdensome or "SCRUB" Act (H.R.99(, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (S. 584/H.R.33), OIRA Insight, Reform, and Accountability Act (H.R. 1009/S. 676) and the regulatory Integrity Act (H.R. 1004).

Communicated general support for comprehensive tax reform. Supported changes during the conference committee for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) that would include income from pass-throughs structured under a trust or estate for the purpose of applying the discounted tax rate under Section 11011. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit. Discussed concerns with the proposed change to a producers-only tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.2383 and S.944). Supported legislation to extend and phased-out the blenders tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.3264) and the simple two-year extension (S.2256, Sec.307).

Communicated priorities with respect to comprehensive tax reform, particularly concerns the proposed border adjustment tax or BAT. Advocated for the retroactive extension of the biodiesel blenders' tax credit. Discussed concerns with the proposed change to a producers-only tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.2383 and S.944); and supported a bill to extend and phased-out the blenders tax credit for biodiesel (H.R.3264).

Supported continued inclusion of higher bending volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable Fuel Standard; and generally encourage support for biodiesel production, distribution and use in the home heating oil market. Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Opposed the repeal of the crude oil export ban (Division O, Title I, Section 101) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113) without including adequate relief for Northeast refineries (see petroleum refiner transportation credit, Division P, Title I, Section 305 which was ultimately included in the final bill). Expressed concerns regarding natural gas pipeline propsals found in Sections 1101 and 1115 of H.R.8.

Advocated for relief from the proposed FMCSA rule that would increase minimum financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, and supported legislation to accomplish this including H.R.2077 and Section 5509 in the five year highway bill (H.R.22). Supported the inclusion of changes to DOT requirements regarding the enforcement and study of hours-of-service restart rules (Section 133) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113).

In the final year-end tax and government spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113), supported a two year retroactive extension of the biodiesel blender's tax credit (Division Q, Title I, Section 185), and preferred expensing limits (Ibid., Section 124) and bonus depreciation (Ibid., Sections 143) for businesses. Opposed inclusion of proposed changes to the biodiesel tax credit found in Section 155 of the Tax Relief Extension Act (S.1946).

Opposed the diversion of funds from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to state and utility programs that would encourage fuel switching as proposed in the President's Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); and successfully opposed its inclusion in the year-end omnibus spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113). Also successfully advocated sustained funding for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the omission of CFTC related policy riders under Division A, Title VI of the same.

Opposed the diversion of funds from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to state and utility programs that would encourage fuel switching as proposed in the President's Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); and successfully opposed its inclusion in the year-end omnibus spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113). Also successfully advocated sustained funding for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the omission of CFTC related policy riders under Division A, Title VI of the same.

In the final year-end tax and government spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113), supported a two year retroactive extension of the biodiesel blender's tax credit (Division Q, Title I, Section 185), and preferred expensing limits (Ibid., Section 124) and bonus depreciation (Ibid., Sections 143) for businesses. Opposed inclusion of proposed changes to the biodiesel tax credit found in Section 155 of the Tax Relief Extension Act (S.1946).

Opposed the diversion of funds from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to state and utility programs that would encourage fuel switching as proposed in the President's Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); and successfully opposed its inclusion in the year-end omnibus spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113). Also successfully advocated sustained funding for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the omission of CFTC related policy riders under Division A, Title VI of the same.

Advocated for relief from the proposed FMCSA rule that would increase minimum financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, and supported legislation to accomplish this including H.R.2077 and Section 5509 in the five year highway bill (H.R.22). Supported the inclusion of changes to DOT requirements regarding the enforcement and study of hours-of-service restart rules (Section 133) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113).

Supported continued inclusion of higher bending volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable Fuel Standard; and generally encourage support for biodiesel production, distribution and use in the home heating oil market. Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Opposed the repeal of the crude oil export ban (Division O, Title I, Section 101) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113) without including adequate relief for Northeast refineries (see petroleum refiner transportation credit, Division P, Title I, Section 305 which was ultimately included in the final bill). Expressed concerns regarding natural gas pipeline propsals found in Sections 1101 and 1115 of H.R.8.

Supported continued inclusion of higher bending volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable Fuel Standard; and generally encourage support for biodiesel production, distribution and use in the home heating oil market. Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Opposed the repeal of the crude oil export ban (Division O, Title I, Section 101) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113) without including adequate relief for Northeast refineries (see petroleum refiner transportation credit, Division P, Title I, Section 305 which was ultimately included in the final bill). Expressed concerns regarding natural gas pipeline propsals found in Sections 1101 and 1115 of H.R.8.

Advocated for relief from the proposed FMCSA rule that would increase minimum financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, and supported legislation to accomplish this including H.R.2077 and Section 5509 in the five year highway bill (H.R.22). Supported the inclusion of changes to DOT requirements regarding the enforcement and study of hours-of-service restart rules (Section 133) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113).

In the final year-end tax and government spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113), supported a two year retroactive extension of the biodiesel blender's tax credit (Division Q, Title I, Section 185), and preferred expensing limits (Ibid., Section 124) and bonus depreciation (Ibid., Sections 143) for businesses. Opposed inclusion of proposed changes to the biodiesel tax credit found in Section 155 of the Tax Relief Extension Act (S.1946).

Supported continued inclusion of higher bending volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable Fuel Standard; and generally encourage support for biodiesel production, distribution and use in the home heating oil market. Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Opposed the repeal of the crude oil export ban (Division O, Title I, Section 101) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113) without including adequate relief for Northeast refineries (see petroleum refiner transportation credit, Division P, Title I, Section 305 which was ultimately included in the final bill). Expressed concerns regarding natural gas pipeline propsals found in Sections 1101 and 1115 of H.R.8.

Advocated for relief from the proposed FMCSA rule that would increase minimum financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, and supported legislation to accomplish this including H.R.2077 and Section 5509 in the five year highway bill (H.R.22). Supported the inclusion of changes to DOT requirements regarding the enforcement and study of hours-of-service restart rules (Section 133) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113).

In the final year-end tax and government spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113), supported a two year retroactive extension of the biodiesel blender's tax credit (Division Q, Title I, Section 185), and preferred expensing limits (Ibid., Section 124) and bonus depreciation (Ibid., Sections 143) for businesses. Opposed inclusion of proposed changes to the biodiesel tax credit found in Section 155 of the Tax Relief Extension Act (S.1946).

Opposed the diversion of funds from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to state and utility programs that would encourage fuel switching as proposed in the President's Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); and successfully opposed its inclusion in the year-end omnibus spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113). Also successfully advocated sustained funding for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the omission of CFTC related policy riders under Division A, Title VI of the same.

Advocated for relief from the proposed FMCSA rule that would increase minimum financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, and supported legislation to accomplish this including H.R.2077 and Section 5509 in the five year highway bill (H.R.22). Supported the inclusion of changes to DOT requirements regarding the enforcement and study of hours-of-service restart rules (Section 133) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113).

Advocated for relief from the proposed FMCSA rule that would increase minimum financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, and supported legislation to accomplish this including H.R.2077 and Section 5509 in the five year highway bill (H.R.22). Supported the inclusion of changes to DOT requirements regarding the enforcement and study of hours-of-service restart rules (Section 133) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113).

Advocated for relief from the proposed FMCSA rule that would increase minimum financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, and supported legislation to accomplish this including H.R.2077 and Section 5509 in the five year highway bill (H.R.22). Supported the inclusion of changes to DOT requirements regarding the enforcement and study of hours-of-service restart rules (Section 133) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113).

Advocated for relief from the proposed FMCSA rule that would increase minimum financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, and supported legislation to accomplish this including H.R.2077 and Section 5509 in the five year highway bill (H.R.22). Supported the inclusion of changes to DOT requirements regarding the enforcement and study of hours-of-service restart rules (Section 133) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113).

Advocated for relief from the proposed FMCSA rule that would increase minimum financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, and supported legislation to accomplish this including H.R.2077 and Section 5509 in the five year highway bill (H.R.22). Supported the inclusion of changes to DOT requirements regarding the enforcement and study of hours-of-service restart rules (Section 133) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113).

Advocated for relief from the proposed FMCSA rule that would increase minimum financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, and supported legislation to accomplish this including H.R.2077 and Section 5509 in the five year highway bill (H.R.22). Supported the inclusion of changes to DOT requirements regarding the enforcement and study of hours-of-service restart rules (Section 133) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113).

Advocated for relief from the proposed FMCSA rule that would increase minimum financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, and supported legislation to accomplish this including H.R.2077 and Section 5509 in the five year highway bill (H.R.22). Supported the inclusion of changes to DOT requirements regarding the enforcement and study of hours-of-service restart rules (Section 133) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113).

Advocated for relief from the proposed FMCSA rule that would increase minimum financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, and supported legislation to accomplish this including H.R.2077 and Section 5509 in the five year highway bill (H.R.22). Supported the inclusion of changes to DOT requirements regarding the enforcement and study of hours-of-service restart rules (Section 133) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113).

Sought the introduction of legislation that would allow for additional time to properly seek stakeholder input on a rule to increase minimum efficiency standards for oil and gas furnaces and boilers (NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2015, 80 Fed. Reg. 17222). Also sought unsuccessfully its inclusion in the House comprehensive energy bill, H.R.8.

Supported continued inclusion of higher bending volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable Fuel Standard; and generally encourage support for biodiesel production, distribution and use in the home heating oil market. Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Opposed the repeal of the crude oil export ban (Division O, Title I, Section 101) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113) without including adequate relief for Northeast refineries (see petroleum refiner transportation credit, Division P, Title I, Section 305 which was ultimately included in the final bill). Expressed concerns regarding natural gas pipeline propsals found in Sections 1101 and 1115 of H.R.8.

Supported continued inclusion of higher bending volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable Fuel Standard; and generally encourage support for biodiesel production, distribution and use in the home heating oil market. Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Opposed the repeal of the crude oil export ban (Division O, Title I, Section 101) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113) without including adequate relief for Northeast refineries (see petroleum refiner transportation credit, Division P, Title I, Section 305 which was ultimately included in the final bill). Expressed concerns regarding natural gas pipeline propsals found in Sections 1101 and 1115 of H.R.8.

Supported continued inclusion of higher bending volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable Fuel Standard; and generally encourage support for biodiesel production, distribution and use in the home heating oil market. Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Opposed the repeal of the crude oil export ban (Division O, Title I, Section 101) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113) without including adequate relief for Northeast refineries (see petroleum refiner transportation credit, Division P, Title I, Section 305 which was ultimately included in the final bill). Expressed concerns regarding natural gas pipeline propsals found in Sections 1101 and 1115 of H.R.8.

Sought the introduction of legislation that would allow for additional time to properly seek stakeholder input on a rule to increase minimum efficiency standards for oil and gas furnaces and boilers (NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2015, 80 Fed. Reg. 17222). Also sought unsuccessfully its inclusion in the House comprehensive energy bill, H.R.8.

Sought the introduction of legislation that would allow for additional time to properly seek stakeholder input on a rule to increase minimum efficiency standards for oil and gas furnaces and boilers (NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2015, 80 Fed. Reg. 17222). Also sought unsuccessfully its inclusion in the House comprehensive energy bill, H.R.8.

Supported continued inclusion of higher bending volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable Fuel Standard; and generally encourage support for biodiesel production, distribution and use in the home heating oil market. Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Opposed the repeal of the crude oil export ban (Division O, Title I, Section 101) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113) without including adequate relief for Northeast refineries (see petroleum refiner transportation credit, Division P, Title I, Section 305 which was ultimately included in the final bill). Expressed concerns regarding natural gas pipeline propsals found in Sections 1101 and 1115 of H.R.8.

Sought the introduction of legislation that would allow for additional time to properly seek stakeholder input on a rule to increase minimum efficiency standards for oil and gas furnaces and boilers (NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2015, 80 Fed. Reg. 17222). Also sought unsuccessfully its inclusion in the House comprehensive energy bill, H.R.8.

In the final year-end tax and government spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113), supported a two year retroactive extension of the biodiesel blender's tax credit (Division Q, Title I, Section 185), and preferred expensing limits (Ibid., Section 124) and bonus depreciation (Ibid., Sections 143) for businesses. Opposed inclusion of proposed changes to the biodiesel tax credit found in Section 155 of the Tax Relief Extension Act (S.1946).

In the final year-end tax and government spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113), supported a two year retroactive extension of the biodiesel blender's tax credit (Division Q, Title I, Section 185), and preferred expensing limits (Ibid., Section 124) and bonus depreciation (Ibid., Sections 143) for businesses. Opposed inclusion of proposed changes to the biodiesel tax credit found in Section 155 of the Tax Relief Extension Act (S.1946).

In the final year-end tax and government spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113), supported a two year retroactive extension of the biodiesel blender's tax credit (Division Q, Title I, Section 185), and preferred expensing limits (Ibid., Section 124) and bonus depreciation (Ibid., Sections 143) for businesses. Opposed inclusion of proposed changes to the biodiesel tax credit found in Section 155 of the Tax Relief Extension Act (S.1946).

In the final year-end tax and government spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113), supported a two year retroactive extension of the biodiesel blender's tax credit (Division Q, Title I, Section 185), and preferred expensing limits (Ibid., Section 124) and bonus depreciation (Ibid., Sections 143) for businesses. Opposed inclusion of proposed changes to the biodiesel tax credit found in Section 155 of the Tax Relief Extension Act (S.1946).

Advocated for relief from the proposed FMCSA rule that would increase minimum financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, and supported legislation to accomplish this including H.R.2077 and Section 5509 in the five year highway bill (H.R.22). Supported the inclusion of changes to DOT requirements regarding the enforcement and study of hours-of-service restart rules (Section 133) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113).

Opposed the diversion of funds from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to state and utility programs that would encourage fuel switching as proposed in the President's Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); and successfully opposed its inclusion in the year-end omnibus spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113). Also successfully advocated sustained funding for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the omission of CFTC related policy riders under Division A, Title VI of the same.

Supported continued inclusion of higher bending volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable Fuel Standard; and generally encourage support for biodiesel production, distribution and use in the home heating oil market. Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Opposed the repeal of the crude oil export ban (Division O, Title I, Section 101) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113) without including adequate relief for Northeast refineries (see petroleum refiner transportation credit, Division P, Title I, Section 305 which was ultimately included in the final bill). Expressed concerns regarding natural gas pipeline propsals found in Sections 1101 and 1115 of H.R.8.

In the final year-end tax and government spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113), supported a two year retroactive extension of the biodiesel blender's tax credit (Division Q, Title I, Section 185), and preferred expensing limits (Ibid., Section 124) and bonus depreciation (Ibid., Sections 143) for businesses. Opposed inclusion of proposed changes to the biodiesel tax credit found in Section 155 of the Tax Relief Extension Act (S.1946).

Advocated for relief from the proposed FMCSA rule that would increase minimum financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, and supported legislation to accomplish this including H.R.2077 and Section 5509 in the five year highway bill (H.R.22). Supported the inclusion of changes to DOT requirements regarding the enforcement and study of hours-of-service restart rules (Section 133) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113).

Advocated for relief from the proposed FMCSA rule that would increase minimum financial responsibility requirements for motor carriers, and supported legislation to accomplish this including H.R.2077 and Section 5509 in the five year highway bill (H.R.22). Supported the inclusion of changes to DOT requirements regarding the enforcement and study of hours-of-service restart rules (Section 133) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113).

Sought the introduction of legislation that would allow for additional time to properly seek stakeholder input on a rule to increase minimum efficiency standards for oil and gas furnaces and boilers (NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2015, 80 Fed. Reg. 17222). Also sought unsuccessfully its inclusion in the House comprehensive energy bill, H.R.8.

Supported continued inclusion of higher bending volumes for biodiesel in the Renewable Fuel Standard; and generally encourage support for biodiesel production, distribution and use in the home heating oil market. Advocated modernization of and improvements to the administration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Opposed the repeal of the crude oil export ban (Division O, Title I, Section 101) in the year-end tax and spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113) without including adequate relief for Northeast refineries (see petroleum refiner transportation credit, Division P, Title I, Section 305 which was ultimately included in the final bill). Expressed concerns regarding natural gas pipeline propsals found in Sections 1101 and 1115 of H.R.8.

In the final year-end tax and government spending bill (H.R.2029, Pub.L.114-113), supported a two year retroactive extension of the biodiesel blender's tax credit (Division Q, Title I, Section 185), and preferred expensing limits (Ibid., Section 124) and bonus depreciation (Ibid., Sections 143) for businesses. Opposed inclusion of proposed changes to the biodiesel tax credit found in Section 155 of the Tax Relief Extension Act (S.1946).