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Issues related to USDA ReConnect program Issues related to DOE, DHS, DoD related to electric sector security, recovery or resilience H.R. 2244 RUS Repricing Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues replated to FEMA funding Issues related to DOE funding Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service. Issues related to coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program funding.

Rural broadband deployment and USDA ReConnect program Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY2023 Agriculture Appropriations H.R. 2244 and S. 978 RUS Repricing Legislation Issues related to RUS at USDA Issues related to a proposed voluntary USDA program to assist electric cooperatives in deploying clean energy sources.

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, existing standards, postures, supply chains, threat environment, procedures, roles, responsibilities and authorities. S. 3600 Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022 H.R. 5491 Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act S. 2491 Defense of United States Infrastructure Act of 2021

Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, the roll of electric cooperatives with DoD facilities including associated responsibilities, processes, expectations and requirements.

Issues related to FEMA Funding Resilient America (H.R. 5689) FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act (H.R. 2669/S. 2212) SPEED Recovery Act (H.R. 5641) Achieving Equity in Disaster Response, Recovery, and Resilience Act (S. 3502) Issues related to FEMA processes, including impacts to small communities and the definition of emergency vs. permanent work.

H.R. 6738, Retirement Tax Credit Parity for Cooperatives and Charities Act

Issues related to Department of Energy appropriations, including fossil energy and carbon capture, utilization, and storage RD&D funding. Issues related to coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program funding and Waters of the United States (WOTUS)/Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) rulemaking. Issues related to electric cooperative interests in postal policy, including the Postal Regulatory Commission rate increase proposal. Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service. Federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Issues related to rural broadband deployment in Agriculture and FSGG appropriations American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related to mortgage, rental, and utility assistance Issues related to FEMA funding Issues related to DOE appropriations HR 2244 RUS Repricing Legislation Issues related to RUS at USDA Department of Energy, Homeland Security, and Defense. Issues related to electric sector security including funding for cybersecurity, research, community infrastructures, and recovery.

H.R. 1066 Wildfire Recovery Act S. 704 Disaster Safe Power Grid Act Issues related to FEMA funding Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including investing in resiliency pre-disaster (e.g. BRIC program) and post-disaster (e.g. DRF emergency work category), making the interest on post-disaster loans eligible for FEMA reimbursement, and increasing FEMAs small project threshold. Issues related to FEMAs NOPR Cost of Assistance Estimates in the Disaster Declaration Process for the Public Assistance Program Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating, and recovering from incidents including prioritization, FEMA processes, and programs.

Issues associated with research and development for security in the electric sector. Draft Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act Issues related to DOE energy and science research and development programs. Issues related to funding research, development and demonstration programs at DOE

H.R. 2245, to establish a White House Council on Energy Transitions to assist coal communities impacted by power plant closures. Issues relating to the Power Marketing Administrations. Issues related to the CLEAN Future Act discussion draft regarding grid modernization Issues related to the LIFT America discussion draft regarding grid modernization Issues related to amending the Natural Gas Act to establish FERC refund authority Issues related to expanding transmission facilities Issues related to encouraging demand response Issues related to ensuring a disaster resilient power grid Issues related electric vehicles (EV), including charging infrastructure, rebate program for EV supply equipment, serving underserved communities, mapping to predict EV demand and electric school busses. S. 508 - A bill to establish a working group on electric vehicles S. 507 - Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021 S. 506 - Clean School Bus Act of 2021 S. 504 - Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Act of 2021 S. 502 - MAZE in Transit Act S. 494 - Green Bus Tax Credit Act of 2021 Issues related to DOE appropriations and funding energy priorities (e.g. grant programs, research and development, etc.) Issues related to energy efficiency standards for water heaters Issues related to mitigation and resiliency of the grid due to weather and disasters S.704 - Disaster Safe Power Grid Act of 2021 Issues related to energy transmission and storage Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, incident reporting, research and development, cyber resources and education, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threats, supply chain, and security postures. H.R. 1374 Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act H.R.1119 Stopping Chinese Communist Involvement in the Power Grid Act (Duncan): Draft Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act Draft Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act Draft Energy Cybersecurity Act Draft Cyber Sense Act

National Defense Authorization Act Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, and electric cooperatives roles, responsibilities, processes and requirements with DoD facilities.

H.R. 5760 Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act Issues related to infrastructure policy. Issues related to energy storage (H.R. 2986/S.1602 - Better Energy Storage Technology Act and S. 1593/H.R. 2909 - Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019) Issues related to DOE energy and science research and development programs Issue related to the Energy Act of 2020, Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act (H.R. 4447), and American Energy Innovation Act (S. 2657), comprehensive energy and science research, development, and deployment legislation.

S. 4931, the Wildfire Resilient Power Lines Act. The bill would establish a grant program to reduce the risk of wildfires due to power lines. H.R. 113 - the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The bill contained several energy-related grant programs. H.R. 3079 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2019 Issues related to federal funding to address utility operational shortfalls as a result of COVID-19 Issues related to reauthorization of the Department of Energy Fossil Energy Office, including H.R. 3607, the Fossil Energy Research and Development Act. H.R. 4901, the ARPA-E Reauthorization Act H.R. 6084, the Water Power Research and Development Act Issues related to pandemic and recovery, including prioritization, supply chain, processes, and posture. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross-sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, research and development, cyber resources and education, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threats, supply chain, and security postures. S.3688 Energy Infrastructure Protection Act of 2020 H.R.7203 GRID Act of 2020 Issues related to S. 2657, the American Energy Innovation Act (Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act) S. 2556 Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act of 2019. S. 2333 Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2019. H.R. 5760 Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act. H.R. 359/S. 2095: Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act. H.R. 2130/S. 1065 State Cyber Resiliency Act H.R. 2114/S. 2094 Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act H.R. 360/S. 4795 Cyber Sense Act of 2019 H.R. 362 Energy Emergency Leadership Act Issues related to a comprehensive energy package, including several areas addressing streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hydropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations and improving vegetation management within utility rights-of-ways; electric vehicles and EV infrastructure. H.R. 5428 Grid Modernization Research and Development Act of 2019 Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act (LIFT Act). A bill to improve and modernize American energy infrastructure. H.R. 5718 - Legislation to amend the Natural Gas Act to establish FERC refund authority H.R. 5527 - The 21st Century Power Grid Act H.R. 1426 - Timely Review of Infrastructure Act Issues related to an expansion of FERC Jurisdiction. H.R 733/S.199 Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act. H.R. 4444/S.1931 WAPA Transparency Act. Issues related to electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging infrastructure, including S. 674/H.R. 2616- Clean Corridors Act of 2019, S. 2302 - Americas Transportation and Infrastructure Act of 2019, and H.R. 5545 - NO EXHAUST Act of 2020. Issues related to energy storage (H.R. 2986/S.1602 - Better Energy Storage Technology Act, S. 1593/H.R. 2909 - Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019 and H.R. 4447 - - Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act/Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act) H.R. 8807 EV MAP Act House Amendment 75 to H.R. 4447 -- to modify the definition of water heater under energy conservation standards, and for other purposes. Issue related to the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act (H.R. 4447), comprehensive energy and science research, development, and deployment legislation. House amendment 82 to H.R. 4447 that would require NERC (ERO) to file a reliability standard involving the bulk power system to FERC for approval. Issues related to DOE nuclear energy RD&D programs, including S. 903, the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act, H.R. 6097, the Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act H.R. 8267 - To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the definition of water heater under energy conservation standards, and for other purposes. H.R. 7186, the Utility Resilience and Reliability Act, that would require NERC (ERO) to file a reliability standard involving the bulk power system to FERC for approval. H.R. 9054, the Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act of 2020, provisions related to clean power technology deployment. Draft legislation related to support for communities with retired coal power plants.

Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to COVID-19 HR 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act Issues related to H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act S.4152 - A bill to provide for the adjustment or modification by the Secretary of Agriculture of loans for critical rural utility service providers, and for other purposes - all sections H.R.7483 - To provide for the adjustment or modification by the Secretary of Agriculture of loans for critical rural utility service providers, and for other purposes - all sections Rural broadband deployment Rural development and implementation of 2018 Farm Bill

Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. H.R 5059, a bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for the authority to reimburse local governments for interest expenses, and for other purposes. Issues related to pandemic resiliency needs including posture, prioritization, supply chain, authorities, processes, PPE support and access. S. 3806 Local Community Emergency Relief Act of 2020 H.R. 8266 FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020 Issues related to FEMA DRF reimbursements. H.R. 8701 FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act

H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act - all broadband sections within appropriations, COVID-19 sections H.R. 6800 Heroes Act -This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 925 - The Heroes Act - all broadband sections. This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and federal hydropower. Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service. Interior and Environment Appropriations for coal combustion residuals(CCR) and Waters of the US (WOTUS) regulatory actions. Issues related to Department of Energy Appropriations, including fossil energy R&D funding. Federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Issues related to rural broadband deployment in Agriculture and FSGG appropriations Department of Energy, Homeland Security, and Defense. Issues related to electric sector security including funding for research, community infrastructures, and recovery. Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related to H.R. 748 - The CARES Act - This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Issues related to mortgage, rental, and utility assistance.

Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to COVID-19 HR 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act Issues related to H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act S.4152 - A bill to provide for the adjustment or modification by the Secretary of Agriculture of loans for critical rural utility service providers, and for other purposes - all sections H.R.7483 - To provide for the adjustment or modification by the Secretary of Agriculture of loans for critical rural utility service providers, and for other purposes - all sections H.R. 5859 Trillion Trees Act. H.R. 2607 Resilient Federal Forests Act. Rural broadband deployment Rural development and implementation of 2018 Farm Bill

Issues associated with cyber solariums commissions legislative recommendations S.3045/H.R. 5680 Cybersecurity Vulnerability Identification & Notification Act Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing, clearances, processes, existing standards, postures, procedures, roles and responsibilities and authorities. Issues related to pandemic including authorities, processes, supply chain and posture. Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. S. 881 Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act Issues associated with research and development for the electric grid, including around grid security.

Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. H.R 5059, a bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide for the authority to reimburse local governments for interest expenses, and for other purposes. Issues related to pandemic resiliency needs including posture, prioritization, supply chain, authorities, processes, PPE support and access. S. 3806 Local Community Emergency Relief Act of 2020 H.R. 8266 FEMA Assistance Relief Act of 2020 Issues related to FEMA DRF reimbursements.

H.R. 5760 Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act Issues related to infrastructure policy. Issues related to energy storage (H.R. 2986/S.1602 - Better Energy Storage Technology Act and S. 1593/H.R. 2909 - Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019) Issues related to DOE energy and science research and development programs Issue related to the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act (H.R. 4447), comprehensive energy and science research, development, and deployment legislation.

H.R. 2 - the Moving Forward Act - This bill addresses provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT) H.R.2 -INVEST in America Act (transportation provisions) Issues related to infrastructure policy Issues related to unmanned aerial systems Implementation of S.1272 Drone Federalism Act of 2017. Provides for preservation for State, Local and Tribal authorities and private property rights and other purposes with respect to UAS Issues related to the rail freight shipping and the Surface Transportation Board Issues related to electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging infrastructure, including S. 674/H.R. 2616- Clean Corridors Act of 2019, S. 2302 - Americas Transportation and Infrastructure Act of 2019.

H.R. 6800 Heroes Act -This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. H.R. 925 - The Heroes Act - all broadband sections. This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and federal hydropower. Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service. Interior and Environment Appropriations for coal combustion residuals residuals (CCR), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Waters of the US (WOTUS) regulatory actions. Issues related to Department of Energy Appropriations, including fossil energy R&D funding. Federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Issues related to rural broadband deployment in Agriculture and FSGG appropriations Department of Energy, Homeland Security and Defense. Issues related to electric sector security including funding for research, community infrastructures and recovery. Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related to H.R. 748 - The CARES Act - This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Issues related to mortgage, rental and utility assistance.

H.R. 3079 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2019 Issues related to federal funding to address utility operational shortfalls as a result of COVID-19 Issues related to reauthorization of the Department of Energy Fossil Energy Office. Issues related to pandemic and recovery, including prioritization, supply chain, processes and posture. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross sector partnerships, information sharing and protections, research and development, cyber resources and education, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threats, supply chain, and security postures. S.3688 Energy Infrastructure Protection Act of 2020  H.R.7203 GRID Act of 2020 Issues related to S. 2657, the American Energy Innovation Act (Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act) S. 2556 Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act of 2019. S. 2333 Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2019. H.R. 5760 Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act. H.R. 359/S. 2095: Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act. Issues related to a comprehensive energy package, including several areas addressing streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hydropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations and improving vegetation management within utility rights-of-ways; electric vehicles and EV infrastructure. H.R. 5428 Grid Modernization Research and Development Act of 2019 Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act (LIFT Act). A bill to improve and modernize American energy infrastructure. H.R. 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability (CARES) Act H.R. 5718 - legislation to amend the Natural Gas Act to establish FERC refund authority H.R. 5527 - the 21st Century Power Grid Act H.R. 1426 - Timely Review of Infrastructure Act Issues related to an expansion of FERC Jurisdiction. H.R 733/S.199 Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act. H.R. 4444/S.1931 WAPA Transparency Act. Issues Related the development of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Issues related to electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging infrastructure, including S. 674/H.R. 2616- Clean Corridors Act of 2019, S. 2302 - Americas Transportation and Infrastructure Act of 2019, and H.R. 5545 - NO EXHAUST Act of 2020. Issues related to energy storage (H.R. 2986/S.1602 - Better Energy Storage Technology Act, S. 1593/H.R. 2909 - Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019 and H.R. 4447 - - Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act) Issues related to DOE energy and science research and development programs S. 903 -The Nuclear Energy Leadership Act H.R. 2 - The Moving Forward Act

H.R. 6800 Heroes Act -This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and federal hydropower. Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service. Issues related to Interior and Environment Appropriations, including funding for coal combustion residuals permitting programs. Issues related to Department of Energy Appropriations, including fossil energy R&D funding. Federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Issues related to rural broadband deployment in Agriculture and FSGG appropriations Department of Energy, Homeland Security and Defense. Issues related to electric sector security including funding for research, community infrastructures and recovery. Issues related to LIHEAP funding H.R. 748 - The CARES Act - This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Issues related to mortgage, rental and utility assistance.

Issues associated with cyber solariums commissions legislative recommendations Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing, clearances, processes, existing standards, postures, procedures, roles and responsibilities and authorities. Issues related to pandemic including authorities, processes, supply chain and posture. Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. Issues associated with research and development for the electric grid, including around grid security.

Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. Issues related to pandemic resiliency needs including prioritization, supply chain, authorities, processes and posture.

Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and federal hydropower. Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for the Rural Utilities Service. Issues related to Interior and Environment Appropriations, including funding for coal combustion residuals permitting programs. Issues related to Department of Energy Appropriations, including fossil energy R&D funding. Federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Issues related to rural broadband deployment. Issues related to non-profit interests in postal policy, including commenting on the December 2019 Postal Regulatory Commission rate increase proposal. Department of Energy, Homeland Security and Defense. Issues related to electric sector security including funding for research, community infrastructures and recovery. Issues related to LIHEAP funding in the Labor HHS funding bill H.R. 748 - The CARES Act.

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing, clearances, processes, existing standards, postures, procedures, roles and responsibilities and authorities. Issues related to pandemic including authorities, processes, supply chain and posture. Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. Issues associated with research and development for the electric grid, including around grid security.

Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including supplemental disaster emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. Issues related to pandemic resiliency needs including prioritization, supply chain, authorities, processes and posture. FEMA delays

National Defense Authorization Act Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, and electric cooperatives roles, responsibilities, processes and requirements with DoD facilities.

H.R. 5760 Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act Issues related to infrastructure policy. Issues related to unmanned aerial systems. Issues related to energy storage (H.R. 2986/S.1602 - Better Energy Storage Technology Act and S. 1593/H.R. 2909 - Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019) Issues related to DOE energy and science research and development programs (S. 2668/H.R. 2668 - solar r&d, S. 2660/H.R. 2660 wind r&d , S. 2714/H.R. 2714 ARPA-E reauthorization)

Issues related to broadband & Federal Communications Commission funding in FY 2021 Appropriations Issues related to maintaining broadband connectivity throughout COVID-19 pandemic HR 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act - Issues related to broadband connectivity in Division B and Section 11004. S. 1822 - Broadband DATA Act - all sections. S. 3569 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - all sections. H.R. 6394 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - all sections. H.R. 2741 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows (LIFT) America Act - TITLE I. H.R.3278 - Connect America Act of 2019 H.R. 4229 - Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act - all sections. H.R. 4227 - Mapping Accuracy Promotes Services Act - all sections. H.R. 5926 - RESILIENT Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 6456 Serving Rural America Act - all sections.

Issues related to infrastructure policy. Issues related to unmanned aerial systems. Implementation of S.1272 Drone Federalism Act of 2017. Provides for preservation for State, Local and Tribal authorities and private property rights and other purposes with respect to UAS. Issues related to the rail freight shipping and the Surface Transportation Board. Issues related to electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging infrastructure, including S. 674/H.R. 2616- Clear Corridors Act of 2019, S. 2302 - Americas Transportation and Infrastructure Act of 2019.

Issues related to legislation to encourage broadband deployment in rural communities S. 842 - Improving Broadband Mapping Act of 2019 S. 1289 - Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act, all sections S. 1294 - Broadband Interagency Coordination Act - all sections. H.R. 4283 - Broadband Interagency Coordination Act of 2019 - all sections. S.1485 - Map Improvement Act of 2019 - all sections. S.1522 - Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 - all sections. H.R. 3162 - Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 - all sections. S.1822 - Broadband DATA Act - all sections H.R. 2741 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows (LIFT) America Act - TITLE I H.R. 4229 Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act - all sections. H.R. 4227 Mapping Accuracy Promotes Services (MAPS) Act - all sections. S. 2816 Broadband Parity Act of 2019 - all sections. H.R. 4641 Broadband Speed Act - all sections. H.R. 4642 Community Broadband Mapping Act - all sections. Issues related to Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation. Issues related to proceedings at the FCC regarding Future Reverse auctions. Issues related to spectrum allocation in FCC proceedings. Issues related to broadband regulation in FCC proceedings Issues related to communications and grid security. Issues related to robocalls. S. 151 TRACED Act H.R. 3375 - The Stopping Bad Robocalls Act - all sections. Issues related to provision of video service S. 2789 Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019 - all sections. H.R. 5035 Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019 - all sections. H.R. 3994 - Modern Television Act of 2019 - all sections.

Issues related to PBGC Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for Rural Utilities Services. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Act. Department of Energy, Homeland Security and Defense. Issues related to electric sector security including funding for research, community infrastructures and recovery. Issues related to LIHEAP funding in the Labor HHS funding bill. Issues related to rural broadband deployment. H.R.3164 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 - Title III. H.R.3055 - Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 - all sections. H.R.3351 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2020 - all sections. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and federal hydropower. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program Power Africa funding and the 150 account in FY18 appropriations. Issues related to retirement security. Issues related to Interior and Environment Appropriations, including funding for coal combustion residuals permitting programs. Issues related to Department of Energy Appropriations, including fossil energy R&D funding. Issues related to non-profit interests in postal policy. H.R. 1158, Consolidated Appropriations Act - sections related to rural video issues. H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - sections related to pension programs and grants received by 501(c)12 entities

H.R. 4634/S. 2877 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of

Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including supplemental disaster emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. Issues related to Section 118 of the IRC as the result of H.R. 1

Issues related to grid modernization and tax credits for improvements to the electric grid and storage. S. 407/H.R.1796 - The Carbon Capture Modernization Act, dealing with Section 48A investment tax credits for advanced coal-based generation technology. H.R. 2147 RURAL Act Modification of income for determining tax-exempt status electric and telephone cooperatives S.1032 - RURAL Act Modification of income for determining tax-exempt status electric and telephone cooperatives H.R. 2256/S.1094 - Drive America Forward Act the bill expands the tax credit for new plug-in electric drive motor vehicles and extends the tax credit for new fuel cell motor vehicles Issues related to the Investment Tax Credits 48 and 25D H.R.3961/S.2289 - Renewable Energy Extension Act of 2019 Extension of Investment Tax Credits 48 and 25D H.R. 2704 Renewable Energy Transferability Act - allows for the transferability of tax credits S. 3032 Renewable Energy Transferability of Act - allows for the transferability of tax credits for electric cooperatives

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing, clearances, processes, existing standards, postures, and procedures, roles and responsibilities. Issues related specifically to planning, assessments, research and exercises around impacts or recovering from an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) high-altitude nuclear attack on the electric grid and other critical infrastructures. Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. S. 881: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act H.R. 680/S. 174 Securing Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 2500/S.1215 National Defense Authorization Act FY20 Space weather and EMPS. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure including clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues associated with research and development for the electric grid, including around grid security. Draft Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act Seeking to provide for a comprehensive interdisciplinary research and development to strengthen the electric sectors ability to neutralize cyber attacks.

Issues related to electric security including processes, clearances, partnerships, threats and security postures.

H.R. 2500/S.1215 National Defense Authorization Act FY20 Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, and electric cooperatives roles, responsibilities, processes and requirements with DoD facilities.

Issues related to electric security including processes, clearances, partnerships, threats and security postures.

Issues related to legislation to encourage broadband deployment in rural communities S. 842 - Improving Broadband Mapping Act of 2019 H.R. 292 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2019 S. 1289 - Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act, all sections S. 1294 - Broadband Interagency Coordination Act - all sections. S.1485 - Map Improvement Act of 2019 - all sections. S.1522 - Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 - all sections. H.R. 3162 - Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 - all sections. S.1822 - Broadband DATA Act - all sections H.R. 2741 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows (LIFT) America Act - TITLE I H.R.2929 - Rural Broadband Network Advancement Act of 2019 - all sections. S. 2275 Broadband Transparency and Accountability Act of 2019. H.R. 4024 Broadband Transparency and Accountability Act of 2019. H.R. 4229 Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act - all sections. H.R. 4227 Mapping Accuracy Promotes Services (MAPS) Act - all sections. Issues related to Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation. Issues related to proceedings at the FCC regarding Future Reverse auctions. Issues related to spectrum allocation in FCC proceedings. Issues related to broadband regulation in FCC proceedings Issues related to communications and grid security. Issues related to robocalls. Issues related to video. H.R. 6465 - Next Generation Television Marketplace Act - all sections.

Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including supplemental disaster emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. Issues related to Section 118 of the IRC as the result of H.R. 1

Issues related to PBGC Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for Rural Utilities Services. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Act. Department of Energy, Homeland Security and Defense. Issues related to grid security, research and recovery funding. Issues related to LIHEAP funding in the Labor HHS funding bill. Issues related to rural broadband deployment. H.R.3164 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 - Title III. H.R.3055 - Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 - all sections. H.R.3351 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2020 - all sections. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and federal hydropower. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program Power Africa funding and the 150 account in FY18 appropriations. Issues related to retirement security. Issues related to Interior and Environment Appropriations, including funding for coal combustion residuals permitting programs. Issues related to Department of Energy Appropriations, including fossil energy R&D funding. Issues related to non-profit interests in postal policy.

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing, process, existing standards, postures, and procedures, roles and responsibilities. Issues related specifically to planning, assessments, research and exercises around impacts or recovering from an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) high-altitude nuclear attack on the electric grid and other critical infrastructures. Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. S. 881: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act H.R. 680/S. 174 Securing Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 2500/S.1215 National Defense Authorization Act FY20 Issues impacting grid security, including community infrastructure, space weather and EMPS. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure including clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues associated with research and development for the electric grid, including around grid security. Draft Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act Seeking to provide for a comprehensive interdisciplinary research and development to strengthen the electric sectors ability to neutralize cyber attacks. Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, electric cooperatives engagements with DOD facilities and associated roles, responsibilities, processes and improvements

Issues related to grid modernization and tax credits for improvements to the electric grid and storage. S. 407/H.R.1796 - The Carbon Capture Modernization Act, dealing with Section 48A investment tax credits for advanced coal-based generation technology. H.R. 2147 RURAL Act Modification of income for determining tax-exempt status electric and telephone cooperatives S.1032 - RURAL Act Modification of income for determining tax-exempt status electric and telephone cooperatives H.R. 2256 Drive America Forward Act the bill expands the tax credit for new plug-in electric drive motor vehicles and extends the tax credit for new fuel cell motor vehicles S.1094 Drive America Forward Act the bill expands the tax credit for new plug-in electric drive motor vehicles and extends the tax credit for new fuel cell motor vehicles Issues related to the Investment Tax Credits 48 and 25D H.R.3961 - Renewable Energy Extension Act of 2019 Extension of Investment Tax Credits 48 and 25D Renewable Energy Extension Act of 2019 Extension of Investment Tax Credits 48 and 25D H.R. 2704 Renewable Energy Transferability Act - allows for the transferability of tax credits

Issues related to infrastructure policy. Issues related to unmanned aerial systems. Implementation of S.1272 Drone Federalism Act of 2017. Provides for preservation for State, Local and Tribal authorities and private property rights and other purposes with respect to UAS. Issues related to the rail freight shipping and the Surface Transportation Board

Issues related to electric security including processes, clearances, partnerships, threats and security postures.

Issues related to infrastructure policy. Issues related to unmanned aerial systems. Implementation of S.1272 Drone Federalism Act of 2017. Provides for preservation for State, Local and Tribal authorities and private property rights and other purposes with respect to UAS.

Issues related to legislation to encourage broadband deployment in rural communities H.R. 427 - Connect America Fund Accountability Act of 2019 S. 842 - Improving Broadband Mapping Act of 2019 S. 454 - Office of Rural Broadband Act. H.R. 292 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2019 S.738 - A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. S. 1289 - Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act, all sections S. 1294 - Broadband Interagency Coordination Act - all sections. S.1485 - Map Improvement Act of 2019 - all sections. S.1522 - Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 - all sections. H.R. 3162 - Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 - all sections. S.1822 - Broadband DATA Act - all sections H.R. 1328- - ACCESS BROADBAND Act - all sections. H.R. 2741 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows (LIFT) America Act - TITLE I H.R.2929 - Rural Broadband Network Advancement Act of 2019 - all sections. Issues related to Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation. H.R. 530 - Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019 Issues related to proceedings at the FCC regarding Future Reverse auctions. Issues related to spectrum allocation in FCC proceedings. Issues related to broadband regulation in FCC proceedings H.R. 1644 - Save The Internet Act of 2019 Issues related to communications and grid security. Issues related to robocalls. Issues related to video. H.R. 6465 - Next Generation Television Marketplace Act - all sections.

S. 1602/H.R. 2986 - Better Energy Storage Technology Act S. 1593/H.R. 2909 - Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019 Issues related to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Reliability Standards. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross sector partnerships, information sharing, research and development, cyber resources and education, threats and security postures. Issues related to recovery scenarios, including spare transformers and equipment. Issues related to Energy Savings Performance Contracts and hydroelectric facilities. H.R. 2114: Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act. This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial assistance to states for the implementation, review, and revision of a state energy security plan that assesses the state's existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the state to have a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure. H.R.362 Energy Dept. Emergency Functions. Providing the DOE the authority for the new Assistant Secretary of CESER. H.R. 359 Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act calls for DOE to carry out a program, utilizing existing efforts when possible, to accomplish training, information sharing, technical assistance, etc. with consideration of different sizes and regions. H.R. 360 Cyber Sense Act of 2019 Creates a program for DOE assessing products for cybersecurity for the BES. Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. S. 881: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act H.R. 680/S. 174 Securing Energy Infrastructure Act. Comprehensive energy legislation impacting several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hydropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations and improving vegetation management within utility rights-of-ways; electric vehicles and EV infrastructure. Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act. A bill to improve and modernize America energy infrastructure. Issues related to establishment of a Clean Energy Standard H.R. 1315-Blue Collar to Green Collar Jobs Development Act of 2019. A bill to establish a nationwide energy-related industries jobs program. S. 1183 - A bill to establish an energy storage and microgrid grant and technical assistance program. S. 674 Clean Corridors Act of 2019 and other issues related to electric vehicles. H.R. 1502, PURPA Modernization Act to reform Section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act and other issues related to PURPA. Issues related to reauthorization of the Department of Energy Fossil Energy Office, including Senate EFFECT Act and House Fossil Energy Research and Development Act. Issues related to DOE energy and science research and development programs. S.1245/H.R.2664 - All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2019 (To improve energy performance in Federal buildings, and for other purposes). Energy Storage Breakthrough Act - To establish a grid-scale energy storage system commercial deployment program. H.R. 733 Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act - This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to transfer to the administrative jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to approximately 11,760 acres of identified federal land in the Chippewa National Forest in Cass County, Minnesota. Immediately upon transfer, the federal land shall be held in trust for the benefit of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and considered as a part of its reservation.

Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including supplemental disaster emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. Issues related to Section 118 of the IRC as the result of H.R. 1

Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing, process, existing standards, postures, and procedures, roles and responsibilities. Issues related specifically to planning, assessments, research and exercises around impacts or recovering from an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) high-altitude nuclear attack on the electric grid and other critical infrastructures. Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. S. 881: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act H.R. 680/S. 174 Securing Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 2500/S.1215 National Defense Authorization Act FY20 Issues impacting grid security, including community infrastructure, space weather and EMPS. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure including clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues associated with research and development for the electric grid, including around grid security. Draft Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act Seeking to provide for a comprehensive interdisciplinary research and development to strengthen the electric sectors ability to neutralize cyber attacks. Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, electric cooperatives engagements with DOD facilities and associated roles, responsibilities, processes and improvements

Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to grid modernization and tax credits for improvements to the electric grid and storage. S. 407 - the Carbon Capture Modernization Act, dealing with Section 48A investment tax credits for advanced coal-based generation technology.

Issues related to legislation to encourage broadband deployment in rural communities H.R. 427 - Connect America Fund Accountability Act of 2019 S. 842 - Improving Broadband Mapping Act of 2019 S. 454 - Office of Rural Broadband Act. H.R. 292 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2019 Issues related to Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation. H.R. 530 - Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019 Issues related to proceedings at the FCC regarding Connect America Fund Phase II-Reverse auction. Issues related to spectrum allocation in FCC proceedings. Issues related to broadband regulation in FCC proceedings H.R. 1644 - Save The Internet Act of 2019 Issues related to communications and grid security.

Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including supplemental disaster emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. Issues related to Section 118 of the IRC as the result of H.R. 1

Issues related to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Reliability Standards. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross sector partnerships, information sharing, research and development, cyber resources and education, threats and security postures. Issues related to recovery scenarios, including spare transformers and equipment. Issues related to Energy Savings Performance Contracts and hydroelectric facilities. H.R. 2114: Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act. This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial assistance to states for the implementation, review, and revision of a state energy security plan that assesses the state's existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the state to have a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure. .H.R. 362 Energy Dept. Emergency Functions. Providing the DOE the authority for the new Assistant Secretary of CESER. H.R. 359 Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act calls for DOE to carry out a program, utilizing existing efforts when possible, to accomplish training, information sharing, technical assistance, etc. with consideration of different sizes and regions. H.R. 360 Cyber Sense Act of 2019 Creates a program for DOE assessing products for cybersecurity for the BES. Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. S. 881: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act H.R. 680/S. 174 Securing Energy Infrastructure Act. Comprehensive energy legislation impacting several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hydropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations and improving vegetation management within utility rights-of-ways. Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act. A bill to improve and modernize America energy infrastructure. Issues related to establishment of a Clean Energy Standard H.R. 1315-Blue Collar to Green Collar Jobs Development Act of 2019. A bill to establish a nationwide energy-related industries jobs program. H.R. 1743 - The Advancing Grid Storage Act. To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy storage research program, demonstration and deployment program, and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes. S. 1183 - A bill to establish an energy storage and microgrid grant and technical assistance program. S. 674 Clean Corridors Act of 2019 and other issues related to electric vehicles. H.R. 1502, PURPA Modernization Act to reform Section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act and other issues related to PURPA. Issues related to reauthorization of the Department of Energy Fossil Energy Office, including Senate EFFECT Act. Issues related to DOE energy and science research and development programs. All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2019 (To improve energy performance in Federal buildings, and for other purposes.).

Issues related to PBGC Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for Rural Utilities Services. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Act. Department of Energy and Homeland Security. Issues related to security, research and recovery funding. Issues related to LIHEAP funding in the Labor HHS funding bill. Issues related to rural broadband deployment. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and federal hydropower. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program Power Africa funding and the 150 account in FY18 appropriations. Issues related to retirement security. Issues related to Interior and Environment Appropriations, including funding for coal combustion residuals permitting programs. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy R&D funding.

Issues related to electric security including processes, clearances, partnerships, threats and security postures.

Issues related to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Reliability Standards. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross sector partnerships, information sharing, research and development, cyber resources and education, threats and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. H.R.723/S.239 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017. Issues related to Energy Savings Performance Contracts and hydroelectric facilities. H.R. 3050: Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act. This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial assistance to states for the implementation, review, and revision of a state energy security plan that assesses the state's existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the state to have a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure. H.R. 5174 Energy Emergency Leadership Act. Providing the DOE the authority for the new Assistant Secretary of CESER. Issues related to process of planning. H.R.1443/S.385 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 1460 - The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hydropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations and improving vegetation management within utility rights-of-ways. S. 1851 - The Advancing Grid Storage Act. To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy storage research program, demonstration and deployment program, and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes. Issues related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R. 3043 - Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017. Legislation modifies the definition of renewable energy under the Energy Policy Act to include hydropower, provides the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission with discretion to extend the period of preliminary permits, and extends time limits for construction of hydropower facilities. S. 1337 - Capitalizing on American Storage Potential Act This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expand the Department of Energy's existing loan guarantee program to any strategic energy infrastructure project that is a regional project which supports a more effective energy market performance and that has the potential to significantly contribute to the economic resilience of the region in which the project is located. H.R. 1109, To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act. This bill amends the Federal Power Act with respect to the prohibition regarding mergers or consolidations by a public utility. Any merger or consolidation of a public utility whose value exceeds $10 million must first be authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act to reform Section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. S. 2776 -Updating Purchase Obligations to Deploy Affordable Resources to Energy Markets Under PURPA Act HR 5240 Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act calls for DOE to carry out a program, utilizing existing efforts when possible, to accomplish training, information sharing, technical assistance, etc. with consideration of different sizes and regions. HR 5239 Cyber Sense Creates a program for DOE assessing products for cybersecurity for the BES. S. 2444 Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2018 Seeks to improve electric cybersecurity via programs to develop advanced cybersecurity applications & technologies as well as advance the security of field devices & third-party control systems, component testing for cyber resilience program, research/modeling/technical assistance for all hazard security and resilience (references EMPs & GMDs) as well as E-ISAC modeling and engagement, including a review of current structure. S. 2991 Promoting Cybersecurity for Rural Electric Utilities Act to clarify approvable uses for RUS loans. Issues related to energy use in federal buildings (sec. 433) Issues related to the Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization. S. 3295/H.R. 6584 All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2018 (To improve energy performance in Federal buildings, and for other purposes.)

Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents, including supplemental disaster emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. H.R. 4251/S. 2041 Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act of 2017 - To promote the use of resilient energy systems to rebuild infrastructure following disasters. H.R. 1214 - Disaster SAVE Act. This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish the repair cost threshold for eligibility for major disaster assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act's simplified procedures program at $500,000 until September 30, 2021.

Issues related to electric sector security including processes, partnerships, threats and security postures.

Issues related to legislation to encourage broadband deployment in rural communities Issues related to Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation. Issues related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and its impact on Electric Co-ops. Issues related to proceedings at the FCC regarding Connect America Fund Phase II and Higher Ground Waiver. Issues related to spectrum allocation in FCC proceedings. Issues related to communications and grid security.

Issues related to electric sector security including processes, partnerships, threats and security postures. Issues related to the implementation of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. Issues related specifically to planning, assessments, research and exercises around impacts or recovering from a high-altitude nuclear attack with an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) on the electric grid and other critical infrastructures. H.R. 5515 National Defense Authorization Act FY 19 Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure including clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. S. 2392 Cyber Support for Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2018 (Cyber SAFETY Act) Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate cybersecurity technologies that qualify for protection under systems of risk and litigation management. S. 141/HR 3086: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. H.R. 3855/S. 1800 Securing the Electric Grid to Protect Military Readiness Act of 2017 Issues related to electric grid security risk impacts on military readiness

Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for Rural Utilities Services. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Act. Department of Energy and Homeland Security. Issues related to security, research and recovery funding. Issues related to LIHEAP funding in the Labor HHS funding bill. Issues related to rural broadband deployment. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and federal hydropower. Issues related to Interior and Environment Appropriations, including funding for a federal coal combustion residuals permitting program. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program Power Africa funding and the 150 account in FY18 appropriations. Issues related to retirement security.

Issues related to electric sector security including processes, partnerships, threats and security postures. Issues related to the implementation of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. Issues related specifically to planning, assessments, research and exercises around impacts or recovering from a high-altitude nuclear attack with an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) on the electric grid and other critical infrastructures. H.R. 5515 National Defense Authorization Act FY 19 Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure including clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. S. 2392 Cyber Support for Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2018 (Cyber SAFETY Act) Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate cybersecurity technologies that qualify for protection under systems of risk and litigation management. S. 141/HR 3086: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. H.R. 3855/S. 1800 Securing the Electric Grid to Protect Military Readiness Act of 2017 Issues related to electric grid security risk impacts on military readiness

Issues related to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Reliability Standards. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross sector partnerships, information sharing, research and development, cyber resources and education, threats and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. H.R.723/S.239 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017. Issues related to Energy Savings Performance Contracts and hydroelectric facilities. H.R. 3050: Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act. This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial assistance to states for the implementation, review, and revision of a state energy security plan that assesses the state's existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the state to have a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure. H.R. 5174 Energy Emergency Leadership Act. Providing the DOE the authority for the new Assistant Secretary of CESER. Issues related to process of planning. H.R.1443/S.385 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 1460 - The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hydropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations and improving vegetation management within utility rights-of-ways. S. 1851 - The Advancing Grid Storage Act. To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy storage research program, demonstration and deployment program, and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes. Issues related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R. 3043 - Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017. Legislation modifies the definition of renewable energy under the Energy Policy Act to include hydropower, provides the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission with discretion to extend the period of preliminary permits, and extends time limits for construction of hydropower facilities. S. 1337 - Capitalizing on American Storage Potential Act This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expand the Department of Energy's existing loan guarantee program to any strategic energy infrastructure project that is a regional project which supports a more effective energy market performance and that has the potential to significantly contribute to the economic resilience of the region in which the project is located. H.R. 1109, To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act. This bill amends the Federal Power Act with respect to the prohibition regarding mergers or consolidations by a public utility. Any merger or consolidation of a public utility whose value exceeds $10 million must first be authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act to reform Section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. S. 2776 -Updating Purchase Obligations to Deploy Affordable Resources to Energy Markets Under PURPA Act HR 5240 Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act calls for DOE to carry out a program, utilizing existing efforts when possible, to accomplish training, information sharing, technical assistance, etc. with consideration of different sizes and regions. HR 5239 Cyber Sense Creates a program for DOE assessing products for cybersecurity for the BES. S. 2444 Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2018 Seeks to improve electric cybersecurity via programs to develop advanced cybersecurity applications & technologies as well as advance the security of field devices & third-party control systems, component testing for cyber resilience program, research/modeling/technical assistance for all hazard security and resilience (references EMPs & GMDs) as well as E-ISAC modeling and engagement, including a review of current structure. S. 2991 Promoting Cybersecurity for Rural Electric Utilities Act to clarify approvable uses for RUS loans. Issues related to energy use in federal buildings (sec. 433) Issues related to the Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization.

Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents, including supplemental disaster emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. H.R. 4995 Due Diligence for FEMA Disaster Contractors Act of 2018 - To direct the Administrator of FEMA to establish a contractor review process with respect to certain contracts. H.R. 4251/S. 2041 Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act of 2017 - To promote the use of resilient energy systems to rebuild infrastructure following disasters. H.R. 4460/S.3041 Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2017 - To improve the provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations, and for other purposes. H.R. 2548 - The FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017. To reauthorize the programs and activities of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. H.R.1678/S.709 - FEMA Grant Statute of Limitations - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments. H.R. 302, Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 - language around FEMA and unmanned aerial systems. H.R. 3176/S.1641 - Post-Disaster Fairness to States Act of 2017. To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to limit certain administrative actions, and for other purposes. H.R. 1678/S.709 - Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2017. To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. H.R. 1665 - FEMA Disaster Declaration Improvement Act. Issues & legislation related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. H.R. 1214 - Disaster SAVE Act. This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish the repair cost threshold for eligibility for major disaster assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act's simplified procedures program at $500,000 until September 30, 2021.

Issues related to electric sector security including processes, partnerships, threats and security postures.

H.R. 761/S. 270 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2017. This bill prohibits provisions that increase or extend an increase of Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premiums from being counted as an offset to determine budget points of order for legislation in the House or the Senate. DRAFT PBGC and Retirement Security legislation H.R. 1962/S.852 - Retirement Security Preservation Act. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the nondiscrimination requirements for certain defined benefit retirement plans that limit participation or certain features to a closed class, such as individuals who were hired before a certain date. H.R. 3596, Rightsizing Pension Premiums Act of 2017 H.R. 5282 / S. 2526 - Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2018 Issues related to H.R.6757 - Family Savings Act of 2018

Issues relating to vegetation management and utility rights-of-ways. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross sector partnerships, information sharing, research and development, cyber resources and education, threats and security postures. H.R.2936- Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017. To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes. H.R.1183 - Wildfire Prevention Act of 2017. This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide hazard mitigation assistance in any area affected by a fire for which fire management assistance was provided under such Act, regardless of whether a major disaster is declared. H.R. 2862/S. 1842 - Wildfire Disaster Funding Act. This bill amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to require specified adjustments to discretionary spending limits in FY2017-FY2026 to accommodate appropriations for wildfire suppression operations in the Wildland Fire Management accounts at the Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the Department of the Interior. Issues related to spare transformers. H.R.723/S.239 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017. Issues related to Energy Savings Performance Contracts and hydroelectric facilities. H.R. 3050: Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act. This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial assistance to states for the implementation, review, and revision of a state energy security plan that assesses the state's existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the state to have a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure. Issues related to process of planning. H.R.1443/S.385 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S.512 - The Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies. S. 1460 - The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hydropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations and improving vegetation management within utility rights-of-ways. S. 1851 - The Advancing Grid Storage Act. To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy storage research program, demonstration and deployment program, and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes. Issues related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R. 3043 - Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017. Legislation modifies the definition of renewable energy under the Energy Policy Act to include hydropower, provides the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission with discretion to extend the period of preliminary permits, and extends time limits for construction of hydropower facilities. S. 1337 - Capitalizing on American Storage Potential Act This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expand the Department of Energy's existing loan guarantee program to any strategic energy infrastructure project that is a regional project which supports a more effective energy market performance and that has the potential to significantly contribute to the economic resilience of the region in which the project is located. H.R. 1109, To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act. This bill amends the Federal Power Act with respect to the prohibition regarding mergers or consolidations by a public utility. Any merger or consolidation of a public utility whose value exceeds $10 million must first be authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act to reform Section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. Updating Purchase Obligations to Deploy Affordable Resources to Energy Markets Under PURPA Act (this can go alongside the last bullet - HR 4476 PURPA modernization act) - basically same bill, but in the senate (hasnt been introduced yet, so no bill number. HR 5240 Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act calls for DOE to carry out a program, utilizing existing efforts when possible, to accomplish training, information sharing, technical assistance, etc. with consideration of different sizes and regions. HR 5239 Cyber Sense Creates a program for DOE certifying products as cyber secure for the BES. S. 2444 Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2018 Seeks to improve electric cybersecurity via programs to develop advanced cybersecurity applications & technologies as well as advance the security of field devices & third-party control systems, component testing for cyber resilience program, research/modeling/technical assistance for all hazard security and resilience (references EMPs & GMDs) as well as E-ISAC modeling and engagement, including a review of current structure. S. 2991 Promoting Cybersecurity for Rural Electric Utilities Act to clarify approvable uses for RUS loans. Issues related to energy use in federal buildings (sec. 433) Issues related to the Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization.

H.R. 761/S. 270 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2017. This bill prohibits provisions that increase or extend an increase of Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premiums from being counted as an offset to determine budget points of order for legislation in the House or the Senate. DRAFT PBGC and Retirement Security legislation H.R. 1962/S.852 - Retirement Security Preservation Act. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the nondiscrimination requirements for certain defined benefit retirement plans that limit participation or certain features to a closed class, such as individuals who were hired before a certain date. H.R. 3596, Rightsizing Pension Premiums Act of 2017 H.R. 5282 / S. 2526 - Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2018

Issues related to electric sector security including processes, partnerships, threats and security postures.

Issues related to the PBGC Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for Rural Utilities Services. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Act. Department of Energy and Homeland Security. Issues related to security, research and recovery funding. Issues related to LIHEAP funding in the Labor HHS funding bill. Issues related to rural broadband deployment. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and federal hydropower. Issues related to Interior and Environment Appropriations, including funding for a federal coal combustion residuals permitting program. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy R&D funding. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program Power Africa funding and the 150 account in FY18 appropriations. Issues related to the Clean Water Act. Issues related to vegetation and utility right-of-way.

Issues related to electric sector security including processes, partnerships, threats and security postures. H.R. 945 - Terrorism Prevention & Critical Infrastructure Protection Act. To codify the objective of Presidential Policy Directive 21 to improve critical infrastructure security and resilience, and for other purposes. Issues related to the implementation of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. Issues related specifically to planning, assessments, research and exercises around impacts or recovering from a high-altitude nuclear attack with an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) on the electric grid and other critical infrastructures. H.R. 5515 National Defense Authorization Act FY 19 Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure including clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. S. 2392 Cyber Support for Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2018 (Cyber SAFETY Act) Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate cybersecurity technologies that qualify for protection under systems of risk and litigation management. H.R. 1224, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 Issues related to the utilization NIST Cybersecurity Framework. S. 79/H.R. 3958, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. S. 141/HR 3086: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. HR2810/S. 1519 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. Issues related to the EMP Commission and electric grid security risk impacts on military readiness. H.R. 3855/S. 1800 Securing the Electric Grid to Protect Military Readiness Act of 2017 Issues related to electric grid security risk impacts on military readiness H.R. 5733 DHS Industrial Control Systems Capabilities Enhancement Act of 2018 Issues related to codifying ICS CERT at DHS.

Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents, including supplemental disaster emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. H.R. 4251/S. 2041 Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act of 2017 - To promote the use of resilient energy systems to rebuild infrastructure following disasters. H.R. 4460/S.3041 Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2017 - To improve the provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations, and for other purposes. H.R. 2548 - The FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017. To reauthorize the programs and activities of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. H.R. 3176/S.1641 - Post-Disaster Fairness to States Act of 2017. To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to limit certain administrative actions, and for other purposes. H.R. 1678/S.709 - Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2017. To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. H.R. 1665 - FEMA Disaster Declaration Improvement Act. Issues & legislation related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. H.R. 1214 - Disaster SAVE Act. This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish the repair cost threshold for eligibility for major disaster assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act's simplified procedures program at $500,000 until September 30, 2021. S. 1571 - National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 Issues pertaining to the Disaster Relief Fund and use on federal public lands.

H.R. 761/S. 270 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2017. This bill prohibits provisions that increase or extend an increase of Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premiums from being counted as an offset to determine budget points of order for legislation in the House or the Senate. DRAFT PBGC and Retirement Security legislation H.R. 1962/S.852 - Retirement Security Preservation Act. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the nondiscrimination requirements for certain defined benefit retirement plans that limit participation or certain features to a closed class, such as individuals who were hired before a certain date. H.R. 3596, Rightsizing Pension Premiums Act of 2017 H.R. 5282 / S. 2526 - Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2018

Issues related to electric sector security including processes, partnerships, threats and security postures.

Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents, including supplemental disaster emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. H.R. 4251/S. 2041 Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act of 2017 - To promote the use of resilient energy systems to rebuild infrastructure following disasters. H.R. 4460 Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2017 - To improve the provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations, and for other purposes. H.R. 2548 - The FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017. To reauthorize the programs and activities of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. H.R. 3176/S.1641 - Post-Disaster Fairness to States Act of 2017. To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to limit certain administrative actions, and for other purposes. H.R. 1678/S.709 - Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2017. To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. H.R. 1665 - FEMA Disaster Declaration Improvement Act. Issues & legislation related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. H.R. 1214 - Disaster SAVE Act. This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish the repair cost threshold for eligibility for major disaster assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act's simplified procedures program at $500,000 until September 30, 2021. S. 1571 - National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 Issues pertaining to the Disaster Relief Fund and use on federal public lands.

Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. H.R.1090 - Technologies for Energy Security Act. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for residential and commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit. Seeking an extension of renewable tax credits specifically for Sec. 25(D)and 48(C)of the IRC as related to geothermal energy. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. H.R.1551/S.666 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities. Allows the transfer of the tax credit by certain public entities top eligible project partners Issues related to carbon capture, utilization and storage and the use of incentives to promote technology development,including S. 1663 - CO2 Regulatory Certainty Act. S.1409 - Technologies for Energy Jobs and Security Act. Amends the IRC of 1986 to extend and phaseout the credit for (25D) residential and (48) commercial energy efficiency programs. S. 1535 - Furthering carbon capture, Utilization, Technology, Underground storage, and Reduced Emissions Act (FUTURE Act). Amends Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 related to the tax credit for the sequestration and utilization of carbon dioxide. H.R. 3761 - Carbon Capture Act. - Amends Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 related to the tax credit for the sequestration and utilization of carbon dioxide. H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 - Overall comprehensive tax reform bill. S. 2256 - Tax Extenders Act of 2017 - Extends a number of tax provisions that expired at the end of 2016 including a number or energy tax provisions. Issues related to grid modernization and tax credits for improvements to the electric grid. H.R. - An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.

Issues related to legislation to encourage broadband deployment in rural communities. H.R. 588/S. 102 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (SANDY Act) Issues around Stafford Act and recovery planning. Issues related to Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation. Issues related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and its impact on Electric Co-ops. Issues related to proceedings at the FCC regarding Connect America Fund Phase II and Higher Ground Waiver. Issues related to spectrum allocation in FCC proceedings.

H.R. 1873- Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act Legislation to improve the safety and reliability of the electric grid on federal lands, and reduces the threat of catastrophic wildfires and costly electricity blackouts. Issues relating to vegetation management and utility rights-of-ways. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross sector partnerships, information sharing, research and development, cyber resources and education, threats and security postures. H.R.2936- Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017. To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes. H.R.1183 - Wildfire Prevention Act of 2017. This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide hazard mitigation assistance in any area affected by a fire for which fire management assistance was provided under such Act, regardless of whether a major disaster is declared. H.R. 2862/S. 1842 - Wildfire Disaster Funding Act. This bill amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to require specified adjustments to discretionary spending limits in FY2017-FY2026 to accommodate appropriations for wildfire suppression operations in the Wildland Fire Management accounts at the Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the Department of the Interior. Issues related to spare transformers. H.R.723/S.239 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017. Issues related to Energy Savings Performance Contracts and hydroelectric facilities. H.R. 3050: Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act. This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial assistance to states for the implementation, review, and revision of a state energy security plan that assesses the state's existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the state to have a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure. Issues related to process of planning. H.R.1443/S.385 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S.512 - The Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies. S. 1460 - The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hydropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations and improving vegetation management within utility rights-of-ways. S. 1851 - The Advancing Grid Storage Act. To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy storage research program, demonstration and deployment program, and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes. Issues related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R. 3043 - Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017. Legislation modifies the definition of renewable energy under the Energy Policy Act to include hydropower, provides the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission with discretion to extend the period of preliminary permits, and extends time limits for construction of hydropower facilities. S. 1337 - Capitalizing on American Storage Potential Act This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expand the Department of Energy's existing loan guarantee program to any strategic energy infrastructure project that is a regional project which supports a more effective energy market performance and that has the potential to significantly contribute to the economic resilience of the region in which the project is located. H.R. 1109, To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act. This bill amends the Federal Power Act with respect to the prohibition regarding mergers or consolidations by a public utility. Any merger or consolidation of a public utility whose value exceeds $10 million must first be authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act to reform Section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. Updating Purchase Obligations to Deploy Affordable Resources to Energy Markets Under PURPA Act (this can go alongside the last bullet - HR 4476 PURPA modernization act) - basically same bill, but in the senate (hasnt been introduced yet, so no bill number. HR 5240 Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act calls for DOE to carry out a program, utilizing existing efforts when possible, to accomplish training, information sharing, technical assistance, etc. with consideration of different sizes and regions. HR 5239 Cyber Sense Creates a program for DOE certifying products as cyber secure for the BES. S. 2444 Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2018 Seeks to improve electric cybersecurity via programs to develop advanced cybersecurity applications & technologies as well as advance the security of field devices & third-party control systems, component testing for cyber resilience program, research/modeling/technical assistance for all hazard security and resilience (references EMPs & GMDs) as well as E-ISAC modeling and engagement, including a review of current structure. Issues related to energy use in federal buildings (sec. 433)

Issues related to electric sector security including processes, partnerships, threats and security postures.

H.R. 761/S. 270 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2017. This bill prohibits provisions that increase or extend an increase of Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premiums from being counted as an offset to determine budget points of order for legislation in the House or the Senate. DRAFT PBGC and Retirement Security legislation H.R. 1962/S.852 - Retirement Security Preservation Act. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the nondiscrimination requirements for certain defined benefit retirement plans that limit participation or certain features to a closed class, such as individuals who were hired before a certain date. H.R. 3596, Rightsizing Pension Premiums Act of 2017 H.R. 5282 / S. 2526 - Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2018

H.R. 1873- Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act Legislation to improve the safety and reliability of the electric grid on federal lands, and reduces the threat of catastrophic wildfires and costly electricity blackouts. Issues relating to vegetation management and utility rights-of-ways. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross sector partnerships, information sharing, research and development, cyber resources and education, threats and security postures. H.R.2936- Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017. To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes. H.R.1183 - Wildfire Prevention Act of 2017. This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide hazard mitigation assistance in any area affected by a fire for which fire management assistance was provided under such Act, regardless of whether a major disaster is declared. H.R. 2862/S. 1842 - Wildfire Disaster Funding Act. This bill amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to require specified adjustments to discretionary spending limits in FY2017-FY2026 to accommodate appropriations for wildfire suppression operations in the Wildland Fire Management accounts at the Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the Department of the Interior. Issues related to spare transformers. H.R.723/S.239 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017. Issues related to Energy Savings Performance Contracts and hydroelectric facilities. H.R. 3050: Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act. This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial assistance to states for the implementation, review, and revision of a state energy security plan that assesses the state's existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the state to have a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure. Issues related to process of planning. H.R.1443/S.385 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S.512 - The Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies. S. 1460 - The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hydropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations and improving vegetation management within utility rights-of-ways. S. 1851 - The Advancing Grid Storage Act. To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy storage research program, demonstration and deployment program, and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes. Issues related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R. 3043 - Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017. Legislation modifies the definition of renewable energy under the Energy Policy Act to include hydropower, provides the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission with discretion to extend the period of preliminary permits, and extends time limits for construction of hydropower facilities. S. 1337 - Capitalizing on American Storage Potential Act This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expand the Department of Energy's existing loan guarantee program to any strategic energy infrastructure project that is a regional project which supports a more effective energy market performance and that has the potential to significantly contribute to the economic resilience of the region in which the project is located. H.R. 1109, To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act. This bill amends the Federal Power Act with respect to the prohibition regarding mergers or consolidations by a public utility. Any merger or consolidation of a public utility whose value exceeds $10 million must first be authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act to reform Section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. Updating Purchase Obligations to Deploy Affordable Resources to Energy Markets Under PURPA Act (this can go alongside the last bullet - HR 4476 PURPA modernization act) - basically same bill, but in the senate (hasnt been introduced yet, so no bill number. HR 5240 Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act calls for DOE to carry out a program, utilizing existing efforts when possible, to accomplish training, information sharing, technical assistance, etc. with consideration of different sizes and regions. HR 5239 Cyber Sense Creates a program for DOE certifying products as cyber secure for the BES. S. 2444 Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2018 Seeks to improve electric cybersecurity via programs to develop advanced cybersecurity applications & technologies as well as advance the security of field devices & third-party control systems, component testing for cyber resilience program, research/modeling/technical assistance for all hazard security and resilience (references EMPs & GMDs) as well as E-ISAC modeling and engagement, including a review of current structure. Issues related to energy use in federal buildings (sec. 433)

Issues related to legislation to encourage broadband deployment in rural communities. H.R. 588/S. 102 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (SANDY Act) Issues around Stafford Act and recovery planning. Issues related to Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation. Issues related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and its impact on Electric Co-ops. Issues related to proceedings at the FCC regarding Connect America Fund Phase II and Higher Ground Waiver. Issues related to spectrum allocation in FCC proceedings.

Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. H.R.1090 - Technologies for Energy Security Act. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for residential and commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit. Seeking an extension of renewable tax credits specifically for Sec. 25(D)and 48(C)of the IRC as related to geothermal energy. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. H.R.1551/S.666 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities. Allows the transfer of the tax credit by certain public entities top eligible project partners Issues related to carbon capture, utilization and storage and the use of incentives to promote technology development,including S. 1663 - CO2 Regulatory Certainty Act. S.1409 - Technologies for Energy Jobs and Security Act. Amends the IRC of 1986 to extend and phaseout the credit for (25D) residential and (48) commercial energy efficiency programs. S. 1535 - Furthering carbon capture, Utilization, Technology, Underground storage, and Reduced Emissions Act (FUTURE Act). Amends Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 related to the tax credit for the sequestration and utilization of carbon dioxide. H.R. 3761 - Carbon Capture Act. - Amends Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 related to the tax credit for the sequestration and utilization of carbon dioxide. H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 - Overall comprehensive tax reform bill. S. 2256 - Tax Extenders Act of 2017 - Extends a number of tax provisions that expired at the end of 2016 including a number or energy tax provisions. Issues related to grid modernization and tax credits for improvements to the electric grid. H.R. - An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.

Issues related to the PBGC Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations, including funding for Rural Utility Services. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Act. Department of Energy and Homeland Security. Issues related to security and recovery funding. Issues related to LIHEAP funding in the Labor HHS funding bill. Issues related to rural broadband deployment. Issues related to Power Marketing Administration and federal hydropower. Issues related to Interior and Environment Appropriation,including funding for a federal coal combustion residuals permitting program. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy R&D funding. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program Power Africa funding and the 150 account in FY18 appropriations. Issues related to the Clean Water Act. Issues related to vegetation and utility right-of-way.

Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents, including supplemental disaster emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. H.R. 4251/S. 2041 Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act of 2017 - To promote the use of resilient energy systems to rebuild infrastructure following disasters. H.R. 4460 Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2017 - To improve the provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations, and for other purposes. H.R. 2548 - The FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017. To reauthorize the programs and activities of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. H.R. 3176/S.1641 - Post-Disaster Fairness to States Act of 2017. To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to limit certain administrative actions, and for other purposes. H.R. 1678/S.709 - Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2017. To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. H.R. 1665 - FEMA Disaster Declaration Improvement Act. Issues & legislation related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. H.R. 1214 - Disaster SAVE Act. This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish the repair cost threshold for eligibility for major disaster assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act's simplified procedures program at $500,000 until September 30, 2021. S. 1571 - National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 Issues pertaining to the Disaster Relief Fund and use on federal public lands.

Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. HR 1090 Technologies for Energy Security Act. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for residential and commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit. Seeking an extension of renewable tax credits specifically for Sec. 25(D)and 48(C)of the IRC as related to geothermal energy. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. HR 1551 and S 666 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities. Allows the transfer of the tax credit by certain public entities top eligible project partners Issues related to carbon capture, utilization and storage and the use of incentives to promote technology development.

Issues related to the PBGC Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program and the 150 account in FY17 and FY18 appropriations. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Act. Department of Energy and Homeland Security. Issues related to security and recover funding. Issues related to LIHEAP funding in the Labor HHS funding bill. Issues related to rural broadband deployment. Issues related to Power Marketing Administration and federal hydropower. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program and the 150 account in FY17 and FY18 appropriations

Issues related to legislation to encourage broadband deployment in rural communities. H.R. 588/S. 102, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (SANDY Act) Issues around Stafford Act and recovery planning. Issues related to Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation. Issues related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and its impact on Electric Co-ops. Issues related to proceedings at the FCC regarding Connect America Fund Phase II and Higher Ground Waiver.

H.R. 1873; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies. S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hyrdropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; and requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations.

Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes and protections, clearances and background checks, tools and resources, roles and responsibilities, assessments, public/private partnerships and access to enhanced screenings for critical employees to address potential insider threats. S. 133 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 Issues around voluntary cyber security assistance for critical infrastructure.

Issues related to electric sector security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, asset and information protection, education, engagement, assessments, gaps, security postures, clearances, and access to enhanced screenings for critical employees to address potential insider threats. HR 945 Terrorism Prevention & CI Protection Act. Issues related to the implementation of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. Issues related specifically to planning, assessments, research and exercises around impacts or recovering from a high-altitude nuclear attack with an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) on the electric grid and other critical infrastructures. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure including clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. H.R. 1224, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 Issues related to the utilization NIST Cybersecurity Framework. S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. S. 141: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. HR2810 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. Issues related to the EMP Commission.

Issues related to legislation to encourage broadband deployment in rural communities. H.R. 588/S. 102 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (SANDY Act) Issues around Stafford Act and recovery planning. Issues related to Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation. Issues related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and its impact on Electric Co-ops. Issues related to proceedings at the FCC regarding Connect America Fund Phase II and Higher Ground Waiver.

Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. H.R.1090 - Technologies for Energy Security Act. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for residential and commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit. Seeking an extension of renewable tax credits specifically for Sec. 25(D)and 48(C)of the IRC as related to geothermal energy. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. H.R.1551/S.666 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities. Allows the transfer of the tax credit by certain public entities top eligible project partners Issues related to carbon capture, utilization and storage and the use of incentives to promote technology development. S.1409 - Technologies for Energy Jobs and Security Act. Amends the IRC of 1986 to extend and phaseout the credit for (25D) residential and (48) commercial energy efficiency programs. S. 1535 - Furthering carbon capture, Utilization, Technology, Underground storage, and Reduced Emissions Act (FUTURE Act). Amends Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 related to the tax credit for the sequestration and utilization of carbon dioxide. H.R. 3761 - Carbon Capture Act. - Amends Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 related to the tax credit for the sequestration and utilization of carbon dioxide. H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 - Overall comprehensive tax reform bill. S. 2256 - Tax Extenders Act of 2017 - Extends a number of tax provisions that expired at the end of 2016 including a number or energy tax provisions. Issues related to grid modernization and tax credits for improvements to the electric grid. H.R. - An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.

Issues related to the PBGC Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Act. Department of Energy and Homeland Security. Issues related to security and recovery funding. Issues related to LIHEAP funding in the Labor HHS funding bill. Issues related to rural broadband deployment. Issues related to Power Marketing Administration and federal hydropower. Issues related to Interior and Environment Appropriations. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program Power Africa funding and the 150 account in FY18 appropriations. Issues related to Title 17 DOE Loan Guarantee program. Issues related to the Clean Water Act.

Issues related to electric sector security including processes, partnerships, threats and security postures.

H.R. 761/S. 270 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2017. This bill prohibits provisions that increase or extend an increase of Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premiums from being counted as an offset to determine budget points of order for legislation in the House or the Senate. DRAFT PBGC and Retirement Security legislation DRAFT Tax Reform Legislation H.R. 1962/S.852 - Retirement Security Preservation Act. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the nondiscrimination requirements for certain defined benefit retirement plans that limit participation or certain features to a closed class, such as individuals who were hired before a certain date. H.R. 3596, To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to adjust single-employer premiums, and for other purposes. Draft Senate Retirement Legislation.

H.R. 1873- Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act Legislation to improve the safety and reliability of the electric grid on federal lands, and reduces the threat of catastrophic wildfires and costly electricity blackouts. Issues relating to vegetation management and utility rights-of-ways. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross sector partnerships, information sharing, research and development, cyber resources and education, threats and security postures. S.1571- National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.2936- Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017. To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes. H.R.1183 - Wildfire Prevention Act of 2017. This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide hazard mitigation assistance in any area affected by a fire for which fire management assistance was provided under such Act, regardless of whether a major disaster is declared. H.R. 2862/S. 1842 - Wildfire Disaster Funding Act. This bill amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to require specified adjustments to discretionary spending limits in FY2017-FY2026 to accommodate appropriations for wildfire suppression operations in the Wildland Fire Management accounts at the Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the Department of the Interior. Issues related to spare transformers. H.R.723/S.239 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017. Issues related to Energy Savings Performance Contracts and hydroelectric facilities. S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee H.R. 3050: Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act. This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial assistance to states for the implementation, review, and revision of a state energy security plan that assesses the state's existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the state to have a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure. Issues related to process of planning. H.R. 587/S.186 - Fair RATES Act. This bill amends the Federal Power Act to permit a party to seek a rehearing and subsequent judicial review of any rate change filed by a public utility that takes effect without the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issuing an order making such change effective. (Public utilities must give FERC and the public a 60-day notice before a proposed rate change can take effect.) H.R.1443/S.385 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes. H.R. 589 - The Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S.512 - The Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies. S. 1460 - The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hydropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations and improving vegetation management within utility rights-of-ways. S. 1851 - The Advancing Grid Storage Act. To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy storage research program, demonstration and deployment program, and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes. Issues related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R. 3043 - Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017. Legislation modifies the definition of renewable energy under the Energy Policy Act to include hydropower, provides the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission with discretion to extend the period of preliminary permits, and extends time limits for construction of hydropower facilities. S. 1337 - Capitalizing on American Storage Potential Act This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expand the Department of Energy's existing loan guarantee program to any strategic energy infrastructure project that is a regional project which supports a more effective energy market performance and that has the potential to significantly contribute to the economic resilience of the region in which the project is located. H.R. 1109, To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act. This bill amends the Federal Power Act with respect to the prohibition regarding mergers or consolidations by a public utility. Any merger or consolidation of a public utility whose value exceeds $10 million must first be authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act to reform Section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act.

Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents, including supplemental disaster emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. H.R. 4251/S. 2041 Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act of 2017 - To promote the use of resilient energy systems to rebuild infrastructure following disasters. H.R. 4460 Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2017 - To improve the provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations, and for other purposes. H.R. 2548 - The FEMA Reauthorization Act of 2017. To reauthorize the programs and activities of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. H.R. 1679 - FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017. To ensure that the Federal Emergency Management Agencys current efforts to modernize its grant management system includes applicant accessibility and transparency, and for other purposes. H.R. 3176/S.1641 - Post-Disaster Fairness to States Act of 2017. To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to limit certain administrative actions, and for other purposes. H.R. 1678/S.709 - Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2017. To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act concerning the statute of limitations for actions to recover disaster or emergency assistance payments, and for other purposes. H.R. 1665 - FEMA Disaster Declaration Improvement Act. Issues & legislation related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. H.R. 1214 - Disaster SAVE Act. This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish the repair cost threshold for eligibility for major disaster assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act's simplified procedures program at $500,000 until September 30, 2021. H.R. 1117 - To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a report regarding certain plans regarding assistance to applicants and grantees during the response to an emergency or disaster. S. 1571 - National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 Issues pertaining to the Disaster Relief Fund and use on federal public lands.

Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. H.R.1090 - Technologies for Energy Security Act. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for residential and commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit. Seeking an extension of renewable tax credits specifically for Sec. 25(D)and 48(C)of the IRC as related to geothermal energy. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. H.R.1551/S.666 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities. Allows the transfer of the tax credit by certain public entities top eligible project partners Issues related to carbon capture, utilization and storage and the use of incentives to promote technology development. S.1409 - Technologies for Energy Jobs and Security Act. Amends the IRC of 1986 to extend and phaseout the credit for (25D) residential and (48) commercial energy efficiency programs. S. 1535 - Futhering carbon capture, Utilization, Technology, Underground storage, and Reduced Emissions Act (FUTURE Act). Amends Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 related to the tax credit for the sequestration and utiliztion of carbon dioxide. H.R. 3761 - Carbon Capture Act. - Amends Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 related to the tax credit for the sequestration and utiliztion of carbon dioxide.

Issues related to electric sector security including processes, partnerships, threats and security postures.

Issues related to legislation to encourage broadband deployment in rural communities. H.R. 588/S. 102 - Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (SANDY Act) Issues around Stafford Act and recovery planning. Issues related to Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation. Issues related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and its impact on Electric Co-ops. Issues related to proceedings at the FCC regarding Connect America Fund Phase II and Higher Ground Waiver.

H.R. 1873- Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act Legislation to improve the safety and reliability of the electric grid on federal lands, and reduces the threat of catastrophic wildfires and costly electricity blackouts. Issues relating to vegetation management and utility rights-of-ways. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross sector partnerships, information sharing, research and development, cyber resources and education, threats and security postures. S.1571- National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017; To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.2936- Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017. To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes. H.R.1183 - Wildfire Prevention Act of 2017. This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize the President to provide hazard mitigation assistance in any area affected by a fire for which fire management assistance was provided under such Act, regardless of whether a major disaster is declared. H.R. 2862/S. 1842 - Wildfire Disaster Funding Act. This bill amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to require specified adjustments to discretionary spending limits in FY2017-FY2026 to accommodate appropriations for wildfire suppression operations in the Wildland Fire Management accounts at the Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the Department of the Interior. Issues related to spare transformers. H.R.723/S.239 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017. Issues related to Energy Savings Performance Contracts and hydroelectric facilities. S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee H.R. 3050: Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act. This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial assistance to states for the implementation, review, and revision of a state energy security plan that assesses the state's existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the state to have a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure. Issues related to process of planning. H.R. 587/S.186 - Fair RATES Act. This bill amends the Federal Power Act to permit a party to seek a rehearing and subsequent judicial review of any rate change filed by a public utility that takes effect without the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issuing an order making such change effective. (Public utilities must give FERC and the public a 60-day notice before a proposed rate change can take effect.) H.R.1443/S.385 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes. H.R. 589 - The Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S.512 - The Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies. S. 1460 - The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hydropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations and improving vegetation management within utility rights-of-ways. S. 1851 - The Advancing Grid Storage Act. To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy storage research program, demonstration and deployment program, and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes. Issues related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R. 3043 - Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017. Legislation modifies the definition of renewable energy under the Energy Policy Act to include hydropower, provides the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission with discretion to extend the period of preliminary permits, and extends time limits for construction of hydropower facilities. S. 1337 - Capitalizing on American Storage Potential Act This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expand the Department of Energy's existing loan guarantee program to any strategic energy infrastructure project that is a regional project which supports a more effective energy market performance and that has the potential to significantly contribute to the economic resilience of the region in which the project is located. H.R. 1109, To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act. This bill amends the Federal Power Act with respect to the prohibition regarding mergers or consolidations by a public utility. Any merger or consolidation of a public utility whose value exceeds $10 million must first be authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

Issues related to electric sector security including processes, partnerships, threats and security postures. H.R. 945 - Terrorism Prevention & Critical Infrastructure Protection Act. To codify the objective of Presidential Policy Directive 21 to improve critical infrastructure security and resilience, and for other purposes. Issues related to the implementation of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. Issues related specifically to planning, assessments, research and exercises around impacts or recovering from a high-altitude nuclear attack with an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) on the electric grid and other critical infrastructures. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure including clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. H.R. 1224, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 Issues related to the utilization NIST Cybersecurity Framework. S. 79/H.R. 3958, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. S. 141/HR 3086: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. HR2810/S. 1519 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. Issues related to the EMP Commission and electric grid security risk impacts on military readiness. H.R. 3855/S. 1800 Securing the Electric Grid to Protect Military Readiness Act of 2017 Issues related to electric grid security risk impacts on military readiness

Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes and protections, clearances and background checks, tools and resources, roles and responsibilities, assessments, public/private partnerships and access to enhanced screenings for critical employees to address potential insider threats. S. 133 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 Issues around voluntary cyber security assistance for critical infrastructure.

Issues related to the PBGC Issues related to Agriculture Appropriations. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program and the 150 account in FY17 and FY18 appropriations. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Act. Department of Energy and Homeland Security. Issues related to security and recover funding. Issues related to LIHEAP funding in the Labor HHS funding bill. Issues related to rural broadband deployment. Issues related to Power Marketing Administration and federal hydropower. Issues related to the federal budget and funding levels for agencies and programs. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program and the 150 account in FY17 and FY18 appropriations

Issues related to highway infrastructure. Issues related to unmanned aerial systems.

H.R. 1873; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies. S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hyrdropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; and requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations.

Issues related to legislation to encourage broadband deployment in rural communities. H.R. 588/S. 102, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (SANDY Act) Issues around Stafford Act and recovery planning. Issues related to Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation. Issues related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and its impact on Electric Co-ops. Issues related to proceedings at the FCC regarding Connect America Fund Phase II and Higher Ground Waiver.

Issues related to electric sector security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, asset and information protection, education, engagement, assessments, gaps, security postures, clearances, and access to enhanced screenings for critical employees to address potential insider threats. HR 945 Terrorism Prevention & CI Protection Act. Issues related to the implementation of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. Issues related specifically to planning, assessments, research and exercises around impacts or recovering from a high-altitude nuclear attack with an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) on the electric grid and other critical infrastructures. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure including clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. H.R. 1224, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 Issues related to the utilization NIST Cybersecurity Framework. S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. S. 141: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. HR2810 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. Issues related to the EMP Commission.

Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. HR 1090 Technologies for Energy Security Act. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for residential and commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit. Seeking an extension of renewable tax credits specifically for Sec. 25(D)and 48(C)of the IRC as related to geothermal energy. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. HR 1551 and S 666 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities. Allows the transfer of the tax credit by certain public entities top eligible project partners Issues related to carbon capture, utilization and storage and the use of incentives to promote technology development.

Issues related to legislation to encourage broadband deployment in rural communities. H.R. 588/S. 102, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (SANDY Act) Issues around Stafford Act and recovery planning. Issues related to Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation. Issues related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and its impact on Electric Co-ops. Issues related to proceedings at the FCC regarding Connect America Fund Phase II and Higher Ground Waiver.

Issues related to highway infrastructure. Issues related to unmanned aerial systems.

Issues related to electric sector security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, asset and information protection, education, engagement, assessments, gaps, security postures, clearances, and access to enhanced screenings for critical employees to address potential insider threats. HR 945 Terrorism Prevention & CI Protection Act. Issues related to the implementation of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. Issues related specifically to planning, assessments, research and exercises around impacts or recovering from a high-altitude nuclear attack with an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) on the electric grid and other critical infrastructures. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure including clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. H.R. 1224, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 Issues related to the utilization NIST Cybersecurity Framework. S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. S. 141: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. HR2810 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. Issues related to the EMP Commission.

Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes and protections, clearances and background checks, tools and resources, roles and responsibilities, assessments, public/private partnerships and access to enhanced screenings for critical employees to address potential insider threats. S. 133 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 Issues around voluntary cyber security assistance for critical infrastructure.

H.R. 1873; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies. S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hyrdropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; and requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations.

Issues related to electric sector security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, asset and information protection, education, engagement, assessments, gaps, security postures, clearances, and access to enhanced screenings for critical employees to address potential insider threats. Issues related to the implementation of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. Issues related specifically to planning, assessments, research and exercises around impacts or recovering from a high-altitude nuclear attack with an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) on the electric grid and other critical infrastructures. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure including clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. H.R. 1224, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 Issues related to the utilization NIST Cybersecurity Framework. S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. S. 141: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid.

Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. HR 1090 Technologies for Energy Security Act. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for residential and commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit. Seeking an extension of renewable tax credits specifically for Sec. 25(D)and 48(C)of the IRC as related to geothermal energy. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. HR 1551 and S 666 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities. Allows the transfer of the tax credit by certain public entities top eligible project partners

Issues related to legislation to encourage broadband deployment in rural communities. H.R. 588/S. 102, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (SANDY Act) Issues around Stafford Act and recovery planning. Issues related to Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation. Issues related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and its impact on Electric Co-ops.

Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes and protections, clearances and background checks, tools and resources, roles and responsibilities, assessments, public/private partnerships and access to enhanced screenings for critical employees to address potential insider threats. S. 133 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 Issues around voluntary cyber security assistance for critical infrastructure.

H.R. ____; Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act (unnumbered draft bill) Legislation to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, supply chain, public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing, education, engagement, assessments, threats, gaps and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). S. Res. 23 A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity Issues related to the formation of a separate Cyber Security Committee S. 79, Securing Energy Infrastructure Act Issues related to grid security and recovery encompassing research, development and existing capabilities. H.R. 587, the Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act. Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. H.R. 1443, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act. The bill would accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, boost advanced nuclear reactors, and establish research initiatives on electricity storage. S. 186, Under current law, rate changes that occur due to FERCs inaction are not reviewable by the courts. H.R. 587 would change this law and establish that any inaction by FERC that allows a rate change to take effect could be subject to a rehearing and court appeals. S. 385, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. This bill includes a wide array of energy efficiency provisions. One of the provisions would repeal and replace Section 433 of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act that requires new Federal buildings and those undergoing major rehabilitations to stop using fossil fuel-generated electricity in 2030. S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. The bill would reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions fee recovery structure for existing nuclear power plants and to encourage the developing and deploying innovative nuclear reactor technologies.

H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program and the 150 account. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program and the Rural Energy Savings Program and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to LIHEAP Funding S.3040/H.R. 5926. Interior Appropriations Act - Issues related to funding restrictions for lesser prairie chicken, sage grouse, northern long ear bat. Issues related to the EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the Administration's rulemaking on the "Clean Power Plan" and it's potential impact on the RUS loan portfolio. Issues related to the Administration's proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. H.R.4955 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to exclude the receipts and disbursements of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation from the Federal budget. H.R. 2577/H.R. 5325 - Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. Provisions related to allowing a temporary waiver of NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications to address mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus.

Issues related to the implementation of S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015. H.R.1073/S.1846: Critical Infrastructure Protection Act: issues related to planning, assessments, research and exercises around electromagnetic pulses. H.R. 4909/S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. Issues around cybersecurity & electromagnetic pulses. S.1846: Critical Infrastructure Protection Act: issues related to planning, assessments, research and exercises around electromagnetic pulses. To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats. S. 2817: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act: issues related to space weather and the electric grid. S. 3018: Securing Energy Infrastructure Act: issues related to grid security and recovery including research and development as well as existing capabilities. H.R. 6277 Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act: issues around security research and development for the electric sector. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure including clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, information sharing and protection, education, engagement, assessments, gaps and security postures. This encompasses all physical and cyber security hazards to the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to data privacy and protection. Issues related to enhanced screenings for critical employees to address potential insider threats.

H.R.636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Issues related to tax provisions expiring in 2016 (tax extenders). H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2584: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015 S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. H.R. 4622; Carbon Capture Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for carbon dioxide sequestration, to: (1) make such credit permanent after 2015; (2) increase such credit after 2024 for a qualified facility originally placed in service after December 31, 2015; (3) allow such credit to a person who disposes of, or uses as a tertiary injectant, the carbon dioxide; and (4) modify the definition of "qualified facility" for purposes of eligibility for such credit to require not less than 150,000 metric tons (currently, 500,000 metric tons) to be captured at such a facility during the taxable year. S. 1285; Coal with Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the Department of Energy to enter into 25-year binding contracts that provide price stabilization support for electricity generated at either an electric generation unit (that uses coal-based generation technology) or carbon dioxide captured from such unit and subsequently sold to a purchaser for either crude oil recovery or other commercial market purposes. HR 5167 Technologies for Energy Security Act The Bill: Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for residential and commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit. Seeking an extension of renewable tax credits specifically for Sec. 25(D)and 48(C)of the IRC as related to geothermal energy. H.R. 5172 Extension and Phaseout of Credits for Certain Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 48 of the IRC. S 1755 Extension of Credit for Residential Energy Efficiency Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit residential energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 25D of the IRC. S. 3179 Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration. HR 5879 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities. Allows the transfer of the tax credit by certain public entities top eligible project partners

House amendment to S. 2012. Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process and to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Cloture Motion regarding S.2012 to go to conference with the House of Representatives. H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016 The Senate-House Conference Committee to resolve the differences between the House and Senate energy bills resulted in several proposals that were considered by the conferees. The proposals included provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act Draft legislation to implement the research and development of electric resistance water heaters in energy storage.

Draft legislation in the House Energy & Commerce Committee to encourage broadband deployment. -Provisions related to protect the Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation Issues related to rural broadband deployment and implementation of the Connect America Fund Phase II at the FCC Issues related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and its impact on Electric Co-ops. H.R. 3998/S. 1869, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (SANDY Act): Issues around Stafford Act and recovery planning.

House amendment to S. 2012. Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process and to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Cloture Motion regarding S.2012 to go to conference with the House of Representatives. H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.2446: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act

Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes and protections, clearances and background checks, roles and responsibilities, assessments, and public/private partnerships. Issues related to data privacy and protection.

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program and the 150 account. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program and the Rural Energy Savings Program and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to LIHEAP Funding S.3040/H.R. 5926. Interior Appropriations Act - Issues related to funding restrictions for lesser prairie chicken, sage grouse, northern long ear bat. Issues related to the EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the Administration's rulemaking on the "Clean Power Plan" and it's potential impact on the RUS loan portfolio. Issues related to the Administration's proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to S. 2446, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Act of 2016 & H.R. 1734, The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Act of 2015. H.R.4955 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to exclude the receipts and disbursements of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation from the Federal budget. H.R. 2577/H.R. 5325 - Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 and Zika Response and Preparedness Act. Provisions related to allowing a temporary waiver of NPDES permit requirements for pesticide applications to address mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus.

Draft legislation in the House Energy & Commerce Committee to encourage broadband deployment. -Provisions related to protect the Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation Issues related to rural broadband deployment and implementation of the Connect America Fund Phase II at the FCC Issues related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and its impact on Electric Co-ops. H.R. 3998/S. 1869, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (SANDY Act): Issues around Stafford Act and recovery planning.

H.R.636: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 Issues related to tax provisions expiring in 2016 (tax extenders). H.R.879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Repealing ACA 40% excise tax on group health plans. H.R.2584: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2015 S.2045: Middle Class Health Care Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). S.2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 Legislation to repeal the 40% ACA Excise Tax (aka the Cadillac Tax). Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to the Nuclear Production Tax Credit. H.R. 4622; Carbon Capture Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax credit for carbon dioxide sequestration, to: (1) make such credit permanent after 2015; (2) increase such credit after 2024 for a qualified facility originally placed in service after December 31, 2015; (3) allow such credit to a person who disposes of, or uses as a tertiary injectant, the carbon dioxide; and (4) modify the definition of "qualified facility" for purposes of eligibility for such credit to require not less than 150,000 metric tons (currently, 500,000 metric tons) to be captured at such a facility during the taxable year. S. 1285; Coal with Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the Department of Energy to enter into 25-year binding contracts that provide price stabilization support for electricity generated at either an electric generation unit (that uses coal-based generation technology) or carbon dioxide captured from such unit and subsequently sold to a purchaser for either crude oil recovery or other commercial market purposes. HR 5167 Technologies for Energy Security Act The Bill: Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for residential and commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit. Seeking an extension of renewable tax credits specifically for Sec. 25(D)and 48(C)of the IRC as related to geothermal energy. H.R. 5172 Extension and Phaseout of Credits for Certain Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit commercial energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 48 of the IRC. S 1755 Extension of Credit for Residential Energy Efficiency Property The Bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit residential energy efficient property and the energy investment tax credit in section 25D of the IRC. S. 3179 Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Act The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend the credit for carbon dioxide sequestration. HR 5879 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities. Allows the transfer of the tax credit by certain public entities top eligible project partners

H.R.3038: Highway and Transportation Funding Act, Part II S.1647: Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act H.R. 4441: Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 Legislation pertaining to unmanned aerial vehicle uses for electric utility applications. HR 636 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. The bill was amended in the Senate which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration Act. The legislation would allow unmanned aerial vehicle uses for electric utility applications.

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining to limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues pertaining providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to funding for the Cooperative Development Program and the 150 account. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program and the Rural Energy Savings Program and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) Issues related to the potential impact of the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan on the Rural Utilities Service loan portfolio. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Issues related to LIHEAP Funding S.3040 Interior Appropriations Act - Issues related to funding restrictions for lesser prairie chicken, sage grouse, northern long ear bat. Issues related to the EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the Administration's rulemaking on the "Clean Power Plan" and it's potential impact on the RUS loan portfolio. Issues related to the Administration's proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to S. 2446, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Act of 2016 & H.R. 1734, The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Act of 2015. H.R.4955 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to exclude the receipts and disbursements of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation from the Federal budget.

H.R.3038: Highway and Transportation Funding Act, Part II S.1647: Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act H.R. 4441: Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 Legislation pertaining to unmanned aerial vehicle uses for electric utility applications. HR 636 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. The bill was amended in the Senate which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration Act. The legislation would allow unmanned aerial vehicle uses for electric utility applications.

H.R.1471: FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015: Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. S. 2969, the Disaster Management Act of 2016: Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. HR 2647- Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015: Issues related to use of disaster relief funds. Discussion Draft - Wildfire Budgeting, Response, and Forest Management Act: issues related funding streams and recovery post fire. Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents.

Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes and protections, clearances and background checks, roles and responsibilities, assessments, and public/private partnerships. Issues related to data privacy and protection.

House amendment to S. 2012. Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process and to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. Cloture Motion regarding S.2012 to go to conference with the House of Representatives. H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.2446: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act

Issues related to the implementation of S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015. H.R.1073: Critical Infrastructure Protection Act: issues related to planning, assessments, research and exercises around electromagnetic pulses. H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues around cybersecurity & electromagnetic pulses. S.1846: Critical Infrastructure Protection Act: issues related to planning, assessments, research and exercises around electromagnetic pulses. To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats. S. 2817: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act: issues related to space weather and the electric grid. S. 3018: Securing Energy Infrastructure Act: issues related to grid security and recovery including research and development as well as existing capabilities. Discussion Draft: Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act: issues around security research and development for the electric sector. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure including clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Draft legislation related to research and development issues in the electric sector. Issues related to to space weather. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities,, information sharing and protection,education, engagement, assessments, gaps and security postures. This encompasses all physical and cyber security hazardsto the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to data privacy and protection.

Issues related to the implementation of S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015. H.R.1073: CIPA To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats. H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on cybersecurity. H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act S.1846: Amend Homeland Security Act to secure infrastructure against electromagnetic threats - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act H.R. 22, Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act)Implementation around critical electric infrastructure information (CEII)protection and the strategic transformer reserve program Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Draft legislation related to research and development issues in the electric sector. Draft legislation related to space weather. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.

Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Issues related to data privacy and protection.

H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.2446: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. Issues or amendments related to a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to energy savings performance process. Amendments to allow for vegetation management in utility rights of way. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. Issues related to the implementation of H.R. 22: Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). H.R. 2984: Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act

H.R.1471: FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015 Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. Issues related to emergency response vehicle size. Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents.

H.R.1471: FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015 Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. H.R. 22 Fast Act Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act Issues related to emergency routes for utility vehicles including a draft Infrastructure Emergency Recovery Act and amendments to House and Senate energy packages. Issues related to emergency response vehicle size.

H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. Provisions to streamline hydropower relicensing process. Provisions related to Energy Savings performance Contracts. H.R.1558: the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 Language to provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, S. 1803: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act A bill to facilitate vegetation management in utility rights-of-way. H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. Implementation Issues with P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats, cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding. H.R. 22 Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94). The bill includes language to protect co-ops that voluntarily adhere to DOE emergency orders from liability associated with EPA penalties and third party law suits.

H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 H.R.2028: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining to Section 105 or limitation language on any changes to the definition of waters under federal control, which includes the Waters of the U.S. rule. H.R.2577: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues pertaining providing funding for the Surface Transportation Board. H.R.2578: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2772: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding for the Cooperative Development Program. H.R.3049, S.1800: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program, and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) H.R.3128, S.1619: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to FEMA, the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act) and private sector critical infrastructure programs. S.1695: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals H.R. 2029 PL-114-113 - Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2016 Tax provision related to Investment Tax Credit and Production Tax Credit - Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, the Rural Economic Development and Loan & Grant program and Sec. 9007 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8107) as amended by Sec. 6205 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (PL 113-79) within Title III, Division A of the - Issues related to appropriations for the Cooperative Development Program within Sec. 7060, Title VII, Division K. - Issues related to funding appropriations for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Title II, Division G. - The inclusion the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 within Division M. - The inclusion of High Cost Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage Excise Tax Provisions, within Title I, Division P. - The inclusion of Sec. 117, funding restrictions for U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposed rule on Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act within Title IV, Division G. - The inclusion of Sec. 203, the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 amendments within Title II, Division D. - The inclusion of modified language for H.R. 1734, The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015. - Protecting Americans from Tax Hike of 2015. Extending tax provision. Inclusion of Sec. 301 Extension and phase-out of credits for wind facilities; Sec. 302 Extension of election to treat qualified facilities as energy property; and Sec. 303 Extension and phase-out of solar energy credit tax Division P within the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015. Inclusion of Sec 114 Extension of modification of tax treatment of certain payments to controlling exempt organizations in Division Q of Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act 2015 within the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015. Issues related to the EPA's final coal combustion residuals regulation. Issues related to the Administration's rulemaking on the "Clean Power Plan". Issues related to the Administration's proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act.

H.R. 8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; establish liability protections regarding voluntary and mandatory compliance with Department of Energy emergency orders and a reliability impact statement; repeal of existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that undergo major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. H.R.1558: the Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 Language to provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, S. 1803: The Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes. H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act H.R.3303, S.1891: Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act, Coal Royalty Fairness Act of 2015 H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L. 114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S.2012: The Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 Provisions to streamline the interstate natural gas pipeline permitting process; require a reliability impact statement involving major regulation; address cybersecurity needs; language establishing (a) liability protections regarding emergency orders and (b) a reliability impact statement that are important to co-ops were addressed; a report to be prepared to study resource adequacy at regional transmission organizations and wholesale electricity markets including the ability of co-ops to self-supply their service territory load; repeal existing statutory language requiring new Federal buildings and those that experience major renovations to end the purchase of fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030. S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats, cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act Allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to cyber and physical security for electric utilities. Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Issues related to data privacy and protection.

H.R.1471: FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015 Issues related to policies, processes and programs for electric cooperatives' access and application to Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief Funds. Issues related to emergency routes for utility vehicles including a draft Infrastructure Emergency Recovery Act and amendments to House and Senate energy packages.

H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1731: National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. H.R.1073: CIPA To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats. H.R.1735: Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Issues on cybersecurity. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program H.R.2402: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act S.1846: Amend Homeland Security Act to secure infrastructure against electromagnetic threats - Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Issues related to Energy Reliability and Security Discussion Draft (Abundance of Architecture). Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid including electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbance. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure. Issues related to clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues related to critical infrastructure security including public/private and cross sector partnerships, roles, responsibilities, education, engagement, gaps and security postures. Issues related to data privacy and protection.

H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Issues related to data privacy and protection.

H.Con.Res.27, S.Con.Res.11: Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 H.R.2028: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 2577: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2578: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R.2772: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Funding the Cooperative Development Program in the FY 2016 State and Foreign Operations S.1619: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S.1695: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. Issues related to the appropriations for the RUS Electric Loan Program, the Guaranteed Underwriter Program, and the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program, and title 6205 of H.R. 2642: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L.113-79) Issues related to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016. Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals. Issues related to the appropriation for the RUS Electric Loan Program.

H.R.906, S.259: To modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters This bill would establish an energy efficiency standard that large capacity electric resistance water heaters could satisfy after April 16, 2015. H.R.1558: Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Act of 2015 This bill would provide a defense to liability where electric utility compliance with a Department of Energy emergency order to generate electricity results in violations of environmental laws or regulations. H.R.1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015, legislation to provide nonhazardous regulation of coal combustion residuals. H.R.2244: Strategic Transformer Reserve Program Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1205 - To establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program, and for other purposes H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1204 - A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats including FOIA exemptions, emergency authority and clearance prioritization. Modernizing and Protection Infrastructure Subtitle-Energy Reliability and Security Section 1206 - A bill to create a cyber sense program within DOE to certify and test/certify components for use in the BPS. H.R.2358: Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act H.R.2576: The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 Provision to permit continued use of existing electrical transformers. P.L.114-11: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 Title II of the bill includes provisions to improve and promote energy efficiency in buildings, and to permit the manufacture of large capacity (exceeding 75 gallons) electric resistance water heaters for demand response programs. S.259: A bill to modify the efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters. S.535: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 S.697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act. S.720: Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2015 This bill would promote the use of energy efficiency technologies in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors of our economy. S.869: All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2015 This bill would repeal statutory language requiring the federal government to refrain from purchasing fossil fuel-based electricity by 2030 and replace the language with new energy efficiency requirements. S.1068: Cyber Emergency Authority A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats. We are working with Committee staff and personal offices on the cost recovery language. S.1221: Bulk-Power System Reliability Impact Statement Act allows a reliability coordinator to prepare a reliability impact statement regarding a major federal regulation that may significantly affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. S.1222: Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act S.1241: Enhanced Grid Security Act of 2015 A bill to require DOE to create a cyber-resilience program, conduct a study on ES-ISAC (funding mechanism) and designate DOE as SSA for cyber in energy sector. Authorizes 100 million per fiscal year 2017-2022. S.1405: Severe Fuel Supply Emergency Response Act of 2015 Issues related to Senate & House Comprehensive Energy Packages. Issues related to the Administrations proposal to lower the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone pursuant to the Clean Air Act. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights-of-way for vegetation management and routine maintenance. Issues related to Department of Energy fossil energy funding.

H.Con.Res.27, S.Con.Res.11: Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. H.R.119, S.399: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 Issues related to Retirement Tax proposals. Issues related to the appropriation for the RUS Electric Loan Program. Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding.

H.R.26: Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act reauthorization. P.L.111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Draft legislation that includes a clarification allowing Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) investments in National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) securities.

H.R.234: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act H.R.1560: Protecting Cyber Networks Act S.456: Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S.754: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 Draft National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 Issues related to critical infrastructural protection, including information sharing processes, protections, responsibilities and public/private partnerships. Issues related to data privacy and protection.

H.J. Res. 124: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 Ensuring co-op related programs are maintained at appropriate levels.H.R. 4871: TRIA Reform Act of 2014 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act reauthorizations. S. 2244: Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act reauthorizations. S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2013 Includes a clarification allowing Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) investments in National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) securities. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements.

H.R. 3696, S. 2519: National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014S. 2588: Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 Provisions allowing DHS to coordinate voluntary cyber standards and information sharing; provisions amending SAFETY ACT. Issues related to sharing of security information including roles, authorities, protections and responsibilities. H.R. 3410: CIPA; H.R. 4298, S. 2158: GRID Act Issues related to the physical and cyber security of the electric grid. Issues related to critical infrastructure protection, including information sharing and public private partnerships. Issues related to cooperatives access and applications for Federal Emergency Management Disaster Relief funds. Issues related to electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbances. Issues related to Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructures.

H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs.H.R. 5013, S. 2499: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 Maintain funding for USAID Cooperative Development Program. Issues related to Department of Homeland Security programs and resources. Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Funding in the Labor HHS Appropriations Bill.

H.J. Res. 124: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 Ensuring co-op related programs are maintained at appropriate levels.H.R. 4871: TRIA Reform Act of 2014 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act reauthorizations. S. 2244: Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act reauthorizations. S. 1217: The Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2013 Includes a clarification allowing Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) investments in National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) securities. P.L. 111-203: Issues related to the implementation of The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, including the end-user exemption from margin and clearing requirements.

H.R. 1872: Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2013 Issues impacting the RUS Electric Loan Program.H.R. 4800, S. 2389: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Ensuring RUS electric loans are available to meet co-op borrowers financing needs. Maintain RUS lending at adequate levels, terms, and purposes for electric cooperatives. H.R. 4923: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 To ensure that the Power Marketing Administrations (PMAs) and the Bureau of Reclamation continue to operate within the bounds of their statutory authority, to include report language addressing issues caused by DOEs new efficiency standard for large-capacity electric resistance water heaters. H.R. 5013, S. 2499: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 Maintain funding for USAID Cooperative Development Program. Issues related to Department of Homeland Security programs and resources. Issues related to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Funding in the Labor HHS Bill.