ROBERT HAMILL

- issues related to Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting and CWA permitting legislation - issues related to EPA's steam electric effluent limitation guideline (ELG) regulations - issues related to EPA's greenhouse gas regulations for new natural gas and existing coal plants - issues related to the definition of "Waters of the United States" - H.R. 1651 - to nullify the EPA Power Plant Rule - issues related to EPA's power plant greenhouse gas rule - issues related to EPA's mercury and air toxics rule - issues related to EPA's power plant wastewater rule - issues related to EPA's ozone transport rule - nominations of EPA political employees - H.R. 3898, Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act

- issues related to federal and state coal combustion residual (CCR) permitting programs and funding - issues related to FY26 Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill - issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on CCR management and closure regulations, including the final CCR Legacy Coal Ash regulation

- Issues related to budget reconciliation - Issues related to elective pay and energy tax credits - S. 448 Credit Incentives for Resilient Critical Utility Infrastructure and Transformers Act (CIRCUIT Act) - H.R. 1873/ S. 674 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - H.R. 4128 - CIRCUIT Act - H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill

- issues related to rural broadband deployment - issues related to USDA's ReConnect Program, Community Connect Program, and HR 3119 - issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program - issues related to FY26 Agriculture Appropriations - issues related to the USDA New Empowering Rural America and USDA Powering Affordable Clean Energy programs - issues related to broadband permitting - issues related to USDA permitting - issues related to Farm Bill RUS financing - issues related to energy efficiency programs at USDA - issues related to rural development programs at USDA - issues related to broadband mapping - issues related to USDA Rural Development - issues related to middle mile infrastructure - issues related to the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program - issues related to the Rural Energy Savings Program - The Reconnecting Rural America Act - The Rural Internet Improvement Act - H.R. 471/ S. 1462 - Fix our Forests Act - issues related to wildfire insurance and strict liability - issues related to USDA Electric Loan Program - issues related to Rural Utilities Service guaranteed underwriter program funding - issues related to RUS-financed projects - issues related to the Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Program appropriations letter - issues related to FY26 Rural Broadband Funding at USDA appropriations letter

- Issues related to broadband permitting - issues related to PFAS CERCLA liability - draft legislation on National Environmental Protection Act reforms - issues related to environmental permitting reform

- issues related to broadband permitting - H.R. 2073 - Defending Our Dams Act - H.R. 2432 - Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act - H.R. 1897 - ESA Amendments Act of 2025 - H.R. 1001 - to provide for a memorandum of understanding to address the impacts of a certain record of decision on the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund - issues related to the Lower Snake River Dams

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation Issues related to federal and state CCR permitting programs and funding Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Rural broadband deployment and USDA ReConnect program Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY2024 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to RUS at USDA Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to forest health on USFS lands S. 130/H.R. 3216, the Rural Internet Improvement Act Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Program appropriations letter Issues related to Section 22004 of the Inflation Reduction Act Issues related to permitting RUS-financed projects Issues related to the farm bill RUS financing Issues related to energy efficiency programs at USDA Issues related to rural development programs at USDA Issues related to broadband mapping Issues related to USDA Rural Development S. 1642/H.R. 4227, the ReConnecting Rural America Act Issues related to middle mile infrastructure Issues related to broadband programs in the Farm Bill Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act H.R. 3849/ S. 1821, Rural Energy Savings Act S. 2542 LAST ACRE Act Issues related to S. 2269 the Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act H.R. 7923, To limit USDA funding for ground-mounted solar energy systems, and for other purposes Issues related to land use and siting solar energy systems

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, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threat environment, supply chain, and security postures. Issues related to the grid modernization. Issues related to the Power Marketing authorities and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to electric vehicles and EV infrastructure including grid infrastructure to support increased electrification. Issues related to mitigation and resilience of the grid due to weather and disasters. Issues related to energy efficiency standards to appliances (water heaters, heat pumps, etc.). Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1319 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage deployment, including demonstration projects. Draft legislation related to transmission permitting, siting and cost allocation. Issues related to Senator Hickenlooper's BIG WIRES bill. Issues related to the Southwest Power Fund Establishment Act. Draft legislation known as the Building American Energy Security Act of 2022. H.R. 1160 Cyber Incident Reporting. H.R. 1, The Lower Energy Costs Act. To reform the energy permitting process. H.R. 1058. Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act. This legislation would establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity. H.R. 1130. Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act. This legislation would amend the NGA to repeal all restrictions on the import and export of natural gas. H.R. 1115, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. This legislation would improve coordination among Federal and State agencies reviewing applications for the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines. The Building American Energy Security Act of 2023. To reform the permitting process. The SPUR Act. To reform the permitting process. The FASTER Act of 2023. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to the Keeping the Lights on Act (draft). To impact reliability issues. S. 1410, the Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023. To impact market manipulation issues. The Fiscal Responsibility Act. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to electric grid reliability. S. 1111, the ADVANCE Act of 2023, to support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, strengthen the domestic nuclear energy fuel cycle and supply chain, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy. H.R. 1793, the Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Issues related to Rep. Bill Johnsons bill to stop EPA from continuing to undermine reliable electricity Issues related to Rep. Miller-Meeks SPEED and Reliability Act of 2023 H.R. 4167, Protecting Americas Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act Guaranteeing Reliable Infrastructure Development (GRID) Act Issues related to nuclear energy, including policies to support continued operation of existing nuclear units and improvement and modernization of the nuclear energy regulatory process. S. 1521, the Community and Hydropower Improvement Act SPEED and Reliability Act of 2023 S. 4016 Help Hoover Dam Act S.3627 - Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024 H.R.7171 - Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024

H.J. Res. 27 and S.J. Res. 7 - Joint resolutions of disapproval of the Administrations Revised Definition of Waters of the United States Issues related to power sector CO2 and other emissions regulation. Issues related to EPAs proposed steam electric effluent limitation guideline (ELG) regulations Issues related to EPAs proposed greenhouse gas regulations for new and existing power plants Issues related to EPAs ozone transport rule and reliability impacts, including Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval of EPAs final ozone transport rule Issues related to EPAs proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Risk and Technology Review regulation Issues related to CEQs proposed greenhouse gas guidance Issues related to H.R. 7023, the Creating Confidence in Water Permitting Act, including an amendment to limit improved permitting for transmission lines

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions Issues related to Middle Mile program at NTIA Issues related to the BEAD Program at NTIA Issues related to rural broadband deployment USDA's ReConnect Program Issues related to improving broadband availability maps Issues related to the implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to RDOF implementation Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband H.R. 3565, the Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act H.R. 3557, the American Broadband Deployment Act Issues related to broadband affordability Issues related to the FCCs Universal Service Fund Issues related to the FCCs Affordable Connectivity program CAREERS Act Broadband Industry Development Act S.3565, the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act

Issues related to OMBs proposed changes to the regulatory review process

Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to siting of energy infrastructure. Issues relating to S.3719, the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act. Issues relating to forest health on DOI lands. Issues relating to S. 4232 and H.R. 9249, addressing the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes H.R. 1577, the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 (BUILDER Act) Issues relating to H.J. Res 46 Issues related to S.J. Res 9 Issues related to S.J. Res 24 Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals, including draft legislation on energy, natural resources, and broadband permitting Issues related to the Lower Snake River Dams

Issues related to EPAs small entity panel for proposed power sector greenhouse gas regulations

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, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threat environment, supply chain, and security postures. Issues related to the grid modernization. Issues related to the Power Marketing authorities and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to electric vehicles and EV infrastructure including grid infrastructure to support increased electrification. Issues related to mitigation and resilience of the grid due to weather and disasters. Issues related to energy efficiency standards to appliances (water heaters, heat pumps, etc.). Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1319 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage deployment, including demonstration projects. Draft legislation related to transmission permitting, siting and cost allocation. Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers. Issues related to Senator Hickenlooper's BIG WIRES bill. Issues related to the Southwest Power Fund Establishment Act. Draft legislation known as the Building American Energy Security Act of 2022. H.R. 1160 Cyber Incident Reporting. H.R. 1, The Lower Energy Costs Act. To reform the energy permitting process. H.R. 1058. Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act. This legislation would establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity. H.R. 1130. Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act. This legislation would amend the NGA to repeal all restrictions on the import and export of natural gas. H.R. 1115, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. This legislation would improve coordination among Federal and State agencies reviewing applications for the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines. The Building American Energy Security Act of 2023. To reform the permitting process. The SPUR Act. To reform the permitting process. The FASTER Act of 2023. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to the Keeping the Lights on Act (draft). To impact reliability issues. S. 1410, the Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023. To impact market manipulation issues. The Fiscal Responsibility Act. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to electric grid reliability. S. 1111, the ADVANCE Act of 2023, to support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, strengthen the domestic nuclear energy fuel cycle and supply chain, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy. H.R. 1793, the Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Issues related to Rep. Bill Johnsons bill to stop EPA from continuing to undermine reliable electricity Issues related to Rep. Miller-Meeks SPEED and Reliability Act of 2023 H.R. 4167, Protecting Americas Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act Guaranteeing Reliable Infrastructure Development (GRID) Act Issues related to nuclear energy, including policies to support continued operation of existing nuclear units and improvement and modernization of the nuclear energy regulatory process. S. 1521, the Community and Hydropower Improvement Act

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals, including draft legislation on energy and natural resources permitting Issues related to The Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act Issues related to permitting modernization in H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation Issues related to federal and state CCR permitting programs and funding Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Rural broadband deployment and USDA ReConnect program Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY2024 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to RUS at USDA Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to forest health on USFS lands S. 130/H.R. 3216, the Rural Internet Improvement Act Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Program appropriations letter Issues related to Section 22004 of the Inflation Reduction Act Issues related to permitting RUS-financed projects Issues related to the farm bill RUS financing Issues related to energy efficiency programs at USDA Issues related to rural development programs at USDA ReConnect Community Partnership Act Issues related to broadband mapping Issues related to USDA Rural Development S. 1642/H.R. 4227, the ReConnecting Rural America Act H.R. 3964, the Rural Broadband Modernization Act Issues related to middle mile infrastructure Issues related to broadband programs in the Farm Bill Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act H.R. 3849/ S. 1821, Rural Energy Savings Act S. 2542 LAST ACRE Act Issues related to S. 2269 the Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act

Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to siting of energy infrastructure. Issues relating to S.3719, the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act. Issues relating to forest health on DOI lands. Issues relating to S. 4232 and H.R. 9249, addressing the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes H.R. 1577, the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 (BUILDER Act) Issues relating to H.J. Res 46 Issues related to S.J. Res 9 Issues related to S.J. Res 24 Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals, including draft legislation on energy and natural resources permitting Issues related to the Lower Snake River Dams

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions Issues related to Middle Mile program at NTIA Issues related to the BEAD Program at NTIA Issues related to rural broadband deployment USDA's ReConnect Program Issues related to improving broadband availability maps Issues related to the implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to RDOF implementation Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband H.R. 3565, the Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act H.R. 3557, the American Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3343, the Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act The Fair Access to Internet Ready (FAIR) Poles Act Issues related to broadband affordability Issues related to the FCCs Universal Service Fund Issues related to the FCCs Affordable Connectivity program CAREERS Act Broadband Industry Development Act S.3565, the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act

Issues related to Waters of the United States rulemakings Issues related to DOE Fossil Energy program funding Issues related to USDA ReConnect program and funding Issues related to DOE, DHS, DoD related to electric sector security, recovery or resilience Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related 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 Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers Issues related to DOI Funding Issues related to obtaining appropriations for distribution transformers Issues related to Army Corps of Engineers Funding Issues related to utility pole attachments Issues related to the USDA New Empowering Rural America program Issues related to USDA Powering Affordable Clean Energy program Issues related to H.R. 3746, The Fiscal Responsibility Act Issues related to EPA air, water, and waste regulations for power plants

Issues related to EPAs small entity panel for proposed power sector greenhouse gas regulations

Issues related to OMBs proposed changes to the regulatory review process

H.J. Res. 27 and S.J. Res. 7 - Joint resolutions of disapproval of the Administrations Revised Definition of Waters of the United States Issues related to power sector CO2 and other emissions regulation. Issues related to EPAs proposed steam electric effluent limitation guideline (ELG) regulations Issues related to EPAs proposed greenhouse gas regulations for new and existing power plants Issues related to EPAs ozone transport rule and reliability impacts, including Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval of EPAs final ozone transport rule Issues related to EPAs proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Risk and Technology Review regulation Issues related to CEQs proposed greenhouse gas guidance

Issue related to energy tax credits. S. 341/H.R. 889, The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act. Issues related to implementation of IRA. H.R. 3938 Build It in America Act. S1793 Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Act

Issues related to Waters of the United States rulemakings Issues related to DOE Fossil Energy program funding Issues related to USDA ReConnect program and funding Issues related to DOE, DHS, DoD related to electric sector security, recovery or resilience Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related 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 Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers Issues related to DOI Funding Issues related to obtaining appropriations for distribution transformers Issues related to Army Corps of Engineers Funding Issues related to utility pole attachments Issues related to the USDA New Empowering Rural America program Issues related to USDA Powering Affordable Clean Energy program Issues related to H.R. 3746, The Fiscal Responsibility Act Issues related to EPA air, water, and waste regulations for power plants

Issues related to EPAs small entity panel for proposed power sector greenhouse gas regulations

Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to siting of energy infrastructure. Issues relating to S.3719, the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act. Issues relating to forest health on DOI lands. Issues relating to S. 4232 and H.R. 9249, addressing the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes H.R. 1577, the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 (BUILDER Act) Issues relating to H.J. Res 46 Issues related to S.J. Res 9 Issues related to S.J. Res 24 Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals, including draft legislation on energy and natural resources permitting Issues related to the Lower Snake River Dams

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions Issues related to Middle Mile program at NTIA Issues related to the BEAD Program at NTIA Issues related to rural broadband deployment USDA's ReConnect Program Issues related to improving broadband availability maps Issues related to the implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to RDOF implementation Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband H.R. 3565, the Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act H.R. 3557, the American Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3343, the Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act The Fair Access to Internet Ready (FAIR) Poles Act Issues related to broadband affordability Issues related to the FCCs Universal Service Fund Issues related to the FCCs Affordable Connectivity program CAREERS Act Broadband Industry Development Act S.3565, the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation Issues related to federal and state CCR permitting programs and funding Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill

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, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threat environment, supply chain, and security postures. Issues related to the grid modernization. Issues related to the Power Marketing authorities and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to electric vehicles and EV infrastructure including grid infrastructure to support increased electrification. Issues related to mitigation and resilience of the grid due to weather and disasters. Issues related to energy efficiency standards to appliances (water heaters, heat pumps, etc.). Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1319 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage deployment, including demonstration projects. Draft legislation related to transmission permitting, siting and cost allocation. Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers. Issues related to Senator Hickenlooper's BIG WIRES bill. Issues related to the Southwest Power Fund Establishment Act. Draft legislation known as the Building American Energy Security Act of 2022. H.R. 1160 Cyber Incident Reporting. H.R. 1, The Lower Energy Costs Act. To reform the energy permitting process. H.R. 1058. Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act. This legislation would establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity. H.R. 1130. Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act. This legislation would amend the NGA to repeal all restrictions on the import and export of natural gas. H.R. 1115, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. This legislation would improve coordination among Federal and State agencies reviewing applications for the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines. The Building American Energy Security Act of 2023. To reform the permitting process. The SPUR Act. To reform the permitting process. The FASTER Act of 2023. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to the Keeping the Lights on Act (draft). To impact reliability issues. S. 1410, the Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023. To impact market manipulation issues. The Fiscal Responsibility Act. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to electric grid reliability. S. 1111, the ADVANCE Act of 2023, to support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, strengthen the domestic nuclear energy fuel cycle and supply chain, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy. H.R. 1793, the Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Issues related to Rep. Bill Johnsons bill to stop EPA from continuing to undermine reliable electricity Issues related to Rep. Miller-Meeks SPEED and Reliability Act of 2023 H.R. 4167, Protecting Americas Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act Guaranteeing Reliable Infrastructure Development (GRID) Act Issues related to nuclear energy, including policies to support continued operation of existing nuclear units and improvement and modernization of the nuclear energy regulatory process. S. 1521, the Community and Hydropower Improvement Act

Issues related to OMBs proposed changes to the regulatory review process

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Rural broadband deployment and USDA ReConnect program Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY2024 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to RUS at USDA Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to forest health on USFS lands S. 130/H.R. 3216, the Rural Internet Improvement Act Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Program appropriations letter Issues related to Section 22004 of the Inflation Reduction Act Issues related to permitting RUS-financed projects Issues related to the farm bill RUS financing Issues related to energy efficiency programs at USDA Issues related to rural development programs at USDA ReConnect Community Partnership Act Issues related to broadband mapping Issues related to USDA Rural Development S. 1642/H.R. 4227, the ReConnecting Rural America Act H.R. 3964, the Rural Broadband Modernization Act Issues related to middle mile infrastructure Issues related to broadband programs in the Farm Bill Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act H.R. 3849/ S. 1821, Rural Energy Savings Act S. 2542 LAST ACRE Act Issues related to S. 2269 the Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act

Issues related to EPAs small entity panel for proposed power sector greenhouse gas regulations

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions Issues related to Middle Mile program at NTIA Issues related to the BEAD Program at NTIA Issues related to rural broadband deployment USDA's ReConnect Program Issues related to improving broadband availability maps Issues related to the implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to RDOF implementation Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband H.R. 3565, the Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act H.R. 3557, the American Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3343, the Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act The Fair Access to Internet Ready (FAIR) Poles Act Issues related to broadband affordability Issues related to the FCCs Universal Service Fund Issues related to the FCCs Affordable Connectivity program

Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to siting of energy infrastructure. Issues relating to S.3719, the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act. Issues relating to forest health on DOI lands. Issues relating to S. 4232 and H.R. 9249, addressing the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes H.R. 1577, the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 (BUILDER Act) H.R. 1355, the Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act (TAPP American Resources Act) Draft legislation entitled the Transparency and Production of American Energy Act (TAP American Energy Act) H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act Issues relating to H.J. Res 46 Issues related to S.J. Res 9 Issues related to S.J. Res 24

Issues related to Waters of the United States rulemakings Issues related to DOE Fossil Energy program funding Issues related to USDA ReConnect program and funding Issues related to DOE, DHS, DoD related to electric sector security, recovery or resilience Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related 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 Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers Issues related to DOI Funding Issues related to obtaining appropriations for distribution transformers Issues related to Army Corps of Engineers Funding Issues related to utility pole attachments Issues related to the USDA New Empowering Rural America program Issues related to USDA Powering Affordable Clean Energy program Issues related to H.R. 3746, The Fiscal Responsibility Act Issues related to EPA air, water, and waste regulations for power plants

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation Issues related to federal and state CCR permitting programs and funding Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill

Issue related to energy tax credits. S. 341/H.R. 889, The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act. Issues related to implementation of IRA. H.R. 3938 Build It in America Act. S1793 Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Act

H.J. Res. 27 and S.J. Res. 7 - Joint resolutions of disapproval of the Administrations Revised Definition of Waters of the United States Issues related to power sector CO2 and other emissions regulation. Issues related to EPAs proposed steam electric effluent limitation guideline (ELG) regulations Issues related to EPAs proposed greenhouse gas regulations for new and existing power plants Issues related to EPAs ozone transport rule and reliability impacts, including Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval of EPAs final ozone transport rule Issues related to EPAs proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Risk and Technology Review regulation Issues related to CEQs proposed greenhouse gas guidance

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals, including draft legislation on energy and natural resources permitting H.R. 1577, the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 (BUILDER Act) H.R. 1355, the Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act (TAPP American Resources Act) Draft legislation entitled the Transparency and Production of American Energy Act (TAP American Energy Act) H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act Issues related to The Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act H.R. 3746, NEPA modernization proposals included in the Fiscal Responsibility Act Issues related to permitting modernization in H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 Issues related to permitting modernization in H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023

H.J. Res. 27 and S.J. Res. 7 - Joint resolutions of disapproval of the Administrations Revised Definition of Waters of the United States Issues related to power sector CO2 and other emissions regulation. Issues related to EPAs proposed steam electric effluent limitation guideline (ELG) regulations Issues related to EPAs proposed greenhouse gas regulations for new and existing power plants Issues related to EPAs ozone transport rule and reliability impacts, including Congressional Review Act resolutions of disapproval of EPAs final ozone transport rule Issues related to EPAs proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Risk and Technology Review regulation Issues related to CEQs proposed greenhouse gas guidance

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation Issues related to federal and state CCR permitting programs and funding Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Rural broadband deployment and USDA ReConnect program Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY2024 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to RUS at USDA Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to forest health on USFS lands S. 130/H.R. 3216, the Rural Internet Improvement Act Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Program appropriations letter Issues related to Section 22004 of the Inflation Reduction Act Issues related to permitting RUS-financed projects Issues related to the farm bill RUS financing Issues related to energy efficiency programs at USDA Issues related to rural development programs at USDA ReConnect Community Partnership Act Issues related to broadband mapping Issues related to USDA Rural Development S. 1642/H.R. 4227, the ReConnecting Rural America Act H.R. 3964, the Rural Broadband Modernization Act Issues related to middle mile infrastructure Issues related to broadband programs in the Farm Bill Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act H.R. 3849/ S. 1821, Rural Energy Savings Act

Issue related to energy tax credits. S. 341/H.R. 889, The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act. Issues related to implementation of IRA. H.R. 3938 Build It in America Act.

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, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threat environment, supply chain, and security postures. Issues related to the grid modernization. Issues related to the Power Marketing authorities and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to electric vehicles and EV infrastructure including grid infrastructure to support increased electrification. Issues related to mitigation and resilience of the grid due to weather and disasters. Issues related to energy efficiency standards to appliances (water heaters, heat pumps, etc.). Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1319 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage deployment, including demonstration projects. Draft legislation related to transmission permitting, siting and cost allocation. Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers. Issues related to Senator Hickenlooper's BIG WIRES bill. Issues related to the Southwest Power Fund Establishment Act. Draft legislation known as the Building American Energy Security Act of 2022. H.R. 1160 Cyber Incident Reporting. H.R. 1, The Lower Energy Costs Act. To reform the energy permitting process. H.R. 1058. Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act. This legislation would establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity. H.R. 1130. Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act. This legislation would amend the NGA to repeal all restrictions on the import and export of natural gas. H.R. 1115, Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. This legislation would improve coordination among Federal and State agencies reviewing applications for the construction of interstate natural gas pipelines. The Building American Energy Security Act of 2023. To reform the permitting process. The SPUR Act. To reform the permitting process. The FASTER Act of 2023. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to the Keeping the Lights on Act (draft). To impact reliability issues. S. 1410, the Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023. To impact market manipulation issues. The Fiscal Responsibility Act. To encourage the development of transmission facilities. Issues related to electric grid reliability. S. 1111, the ADVANCE Act of 2023, to support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, strengthen the domestic nuclear energy fuel cycle and supply chain, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy.

Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to siting of energy infrastructure. Issues relating to S.3719, the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act. Issues relating to forest health on DOI lands. Issues relating to S. 4232 and H.R. 9249, addressing the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes H.R. 1577, the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 (BUILDER Act) H.R. 1355, the Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act (TAPP American Resources Act) Draft legislation entitled the Transparency and Production of American Energy Act (TAP American Energy Act) H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act Issues relating to H.J. Res 46

Issues related to OMBs proposed changes to the regulatory review process

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions Issues related to Middle Mile program at NTIA Issues related to the BEAD Program at NTIA Issues related to rural broadband deployment USDA's ReConnect Program Issues related to improving broadband availability maps Issues related to the implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to RDOF implementation Community Broadband Act Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband H.R. 3565, the Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act H.R. 3557, the American Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3309, the Standard FEES Act H.R. 3299, the DIGITAL Applications Act H.R. 3283, the Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act H.R. 3343, the Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act The Fair Access to Internet Ready (FAIR) Poles Act

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions Issues related to Middle Mile program at NTIA Issues related to the BEAD Program at NTIA Issues related to rural broadband deployment USDA's ReConnect Program Issues related to improving broadband availability maps Issues related to the implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to RDOF implementation Community Broadband Act Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals, including draft legislation on energy and natural resources permitting H.R. 1577, the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 (BUILDER Act) H.R. 1355, the Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act (TAPP American Resources Act) Draft legislation entitled the Transparency and Production of American Energy Act (TAP American Energy Act) H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act

Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to siting of energy infrastructure. Issues relating to S.3719, the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act. Issues relating to forest health on DOI lands. Issues relating to S. 4232 and H.R. 9249, addressing the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes H.R. 1577, the Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act of 2023 (BUILDER Act) H.R. 1355, the Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act (TAPP American Resources Act) Draft legislation entitled the Transparency and Production of American Energy Act (TAP American Energy Act) H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act

Issues related to Waters of the United States rulemakings Issues related to DOE Fossil Energy program funding Issues related to USDA ReConnect program and funding Issues related to DOE, DHS, DoD related to electric sector security, recovery or resilience Issues related to LIHEAP funding Issues related 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 Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers Issues related to DOI Funding Issues related to obtaining appropriations for distribution transformers Issues related to Army Corps of Engineers Funding

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation Issues related to federal and state CCR permitting programs and funding Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill

Issues related to EPA's ozone transport rule and reliability impacts. Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), including commercial demonstration projects as authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. H.J. Res. 27 and S.J. Res. 7 - Joint resolutions of disapproval of the Administrations Revised Definition of Waters of the United States Issues related to power sector CO2 and other emissions regulation. Issues related to EPAs proposed steam electric effluent limitation guideline (ELG) regulations

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Rural broadband deployment and USDA ReConnect program Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY2024 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to RUS at USDA Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to forest health on USFS lands S. 130, the Rural Internet Improvement Act Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Program appropriations letter Issues related to Section 22004 of the Inflation Reduction Act Issues related to permitting RUS-financed projects Issues related to the farm bill RUS financing Issues related to energy efficiency programs at USDA Issues related to rural development programs at USDA ReConnect Community Partnership Act Issues related to broadband mapping Issues related to USDA Rural Development

Issue related to energy tax credits. S. 341/H.R. 889, The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act. Issues related to implementation of IRA.

Issues related to Waters of the United States rulemakings Issues related to EPAs proposed ozone transport rule Issues related to DOE Fossil Energy program funding 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 related 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. Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers Issues related to DOI Funding Issues related to obtaining appropriations for distribution transformers

Issue related to energy tax credits HR 1062, Access 45Q Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and allow an elective payment of the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration. HR 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act - clean energy tax credits, direct payment of energy tax credits S. 5021/HR 9449, the Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation.

Issues related to the FEMA disaster relief, including severe and local impacts 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.

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals, including draft legislation on energy and natural resources permitting Issues related to NEPA and environmental permitting modernization proposals

Issues related to smart grid connectivity 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 HR 5376: Inflation Reduction Act - Funding for USDA Electric Cooperative Program Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to forest health on USFS lands S. 5137, the Rural Internet Improvement Act and "issues related to broadband permitting" Issues related to implementation of IIJA broadband programs

Issues related to EPAs proposed ozone transport rule and reliability impacts Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), including commercial demonstration projects as authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Issues related to the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the United States and the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Issues related to power sector CO2 and other emissions regulation.

Issues related to smart grid connectivity 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 HR 5376: Inflation Reduction Act - Funding for USDA Electric Cooperative Program Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to forest health on USFS lands

Issue related to energy tax credits HR 1062, Access 45Q Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and allow an elective payment of the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration. HR 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act - clean energy tax credits, direct payment of energy tax credits

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation.

Issues related to the FEMA disaster relief, including severe and local impacts 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.

Issues related to EPAs proposed ozone transport rule and reliability impacts Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), including commercial demonstration projects as authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Issues related to the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the United States and the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Issues related to power sector CO2 and other emissions regulation.

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals, including draft legislation on energy and natural resources permitting

Issues related to Waters of the United States rulemakings Issues related to EPAs proposed ozone transport rule Issues related to DOE Fossil Energy program funding 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 related 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. Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to Defense Production Act funding for critical electric infrastructure, including transformers Issues related to DOI Funding

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals.

Issues related to smart grid connectivity 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

H.R. 6738, Retirement Tax Credit Parity for Cooperatives and Charities Act H.R 2954, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act (SECURE 2.0) H.R. 7310, the Protecting Americas Retirement Security Act S. 4353, the Retirement Improvement and Savings Enhancement to Supplement Healthy Investments for the Nest Egg (RISE & SHINE) Act. S. ____, the Enhancing American Retirement Now (EARN) Act, passed by Senate Finance Committee on June, 22 2022 e.Draft retirement savings proposals

Issues related to H.R. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021. Issues related to H.R. 4521, the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021. Issues related to H.R. 8068, the Tribal Energy Investment Act of 2022. Issues related to the Fiscal Year 2023 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Funding Bill 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, liability issues, defense critical electric infrastructure, threat environment, supply chain, and security postures. HR 3119/S 2302 - Energy Emergency Leadership Act H.R. 6804: Energy Product Reliability Act. The bill would establish FERCs authority to establish reliability standards for natural gas pipelines. H.R. 5376:tBuild Back Better Act. The bill would appropriate funds to the development of long-distance transmission lines, improve siting and wholesale electricity markets. S. 1015, the Interregional Transmission Planning Improvement Act. The bill would require FERC to issue a rule to improve the interregional transmission planning process. Issues related to the CLEAN Future Act discussion draft regarding grid modernization. Issues related to the LIFT America Act discussion draft regarding grid modernization. H.R. 3979: Protecting National Gas Consumers from Overcharges Act of 2021. The bill would establish FERC refund authority to address overcharges. H.R. 6084: Energy Product Reliability Act. The bill would authorize FERC to establish reliability standards for natural gas pipelines. S. 3908: ENSURE Act. The bill would encourage FERC to process applications for the construction of natural gas pipelines. S. 3879: CHARGE Act. The bill would impact the interregional transmission planning process, transmission cost allocation, and grid interconnection policies. S. 2651: SITE Act. The bill would authorize FERC to site long-range transmission lines. Issues related to the Power Marketing authorities and the Tennessee Valley Authority. No Exhaust Act of 2021 (H.R. 2852) Issues related to electric vehicles and EV infrastructure including grid infrastructure to support increased electrification Issues related to mitigation and resilience of the grid due to weather and disasters Issues related to energy efficiency standards to appliances (water heaters, heat pumps, etc.) Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1319 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage deployment, including demonstration projects.

H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act - direct payment of clean energy tax credits Issue related to energy tax credits HR 1062, Access 45Q Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and allow an elective payment of the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration.

H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act - direct payment of clean energy tax credits Issue related to energy tax credits HR 1062, Access 45Q Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and allow an elective payment of the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration.

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 carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), including commercial demonstration projects as authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Issues related to the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the United States and the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Issues related to power sector CO2 regulation.

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental permitting modernization proposals.

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

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation.

H.R. 6804, the Energy Product Reliability Act. The bill would establish FERC,s authority to establish reliability standards for natural gas pipelines. Issues related to climate and the clean electricity performance program S. 2318 Demand Response Management Act of 2021 S. 2370 Zero-Emission Homes Act of 2021 H.R. 3684: INVEST in America Act. The bill would allocate funds for energy-efficient transformers and smart grid investments. It expands the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissions authority to site transmission lines. The bill also addresses issues involving wildfire mitigation, cybersecurity, and demand response, carbon capture, direct air capture, hydrogen, and clean energy on former mine lands. (You can use this sentence to replace the sentence: Senate energy bill discussion draft.) Draft Budget Reconciliation Bill: The bill would allocate funds for transmission line investments and the siting of transmission lines. It also allocates funds for Department of Energy loan guarantees to facilitate the financing for innovative technologies to encourage renewable energy and carbon reduction projects. H.R. 2721 - Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021 S. 1015, Interregional Transmission Planning Improvement Act of 2021. The bill would require FERC to issue a rule to improve the interregional transmission planning process Impact Issues related to the energy provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (bipartisan infrastructure bill), including issues involving transmission planning and construction, siting, resilience, wildfire mitigation, cybersecurity, and demand response, carbon capture, direct air capture, hydrogen, and clean energy on former mine lands, 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 to 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 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 proposed infrastructure legislation 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 availability, and security, and security postures. S. 2377, Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 2931 Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act S. 1400 Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act H.R. 2928/S.2199 Cyber Sense Act H.R. 1374 Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act H.R.3119/H.R.2302 - Energy Emergency Leadership Act

Issues related to climate and the clean electricity program. 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 Issue related to USPS postage increases and FSGG appropriations. 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 Issues related to LIHEAP funding 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.

HR 1062 ACCESS 45Q Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and allow an elective payment of the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration. Carbon Capture Modernization Act (S. 661/H.R. 1760) to make technical corrections to the 48A tax credit and enable installation of carbon capture on new and existing power plants. Issues related to direct pay tax credits Issues related to storage, transmission, microgrids, carbon capture, renewable tax credits Issues related to nuclear production tax credits HR 848 GREEN Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. HR.1760 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the qualifying advanced coal project credit, and for other purposes. S.986 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a 5-year extension the carbon oxide sequestration credit, and for other purposes. S. 627 Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2021 S. 759 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for the production of refined coal. S 1298 Clean Energy for America Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for increased investment in clean energy S.2118 Clean Energy for America Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for increased investment in clean energy H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act - clean energy tax credits direct payment

Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), including commercial demonstration projects (including in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3648, the bipartisan infrastructure bill). The SCALE Act (S. 799/H.R. 1992), which would assist in overcoming barriers to CO2 pipelines, storage, and permitting and further support CO2 utilization programs (including in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3648, the bipartisan infrastructure bill). Issues related to the development of a federal clean electricity standard, including the proposed Clean Electricity Performance Program (including in H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act). Issues related to electric cooperative efforts to reduce carbon emissions, including a proposed voluntary USDA program to assist electric cooperatives in transitioning to cleaner energy sources (including in H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act). Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the United States and the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, including legislation to codify a WOTUS definition. Issues related to power sector CO2 regulations

Issues relating to the U.S. Forest Service H.R. 940 - Clearing Lines Along Electrical At-Risk Zones Act H.R. 939 - Combustion Avoidance Along Rural Roads Act Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations Rural broadband deployment Rural development and implementation of 2018 Farm Bill 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 transitioning to cleaner energy sources (including in H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act).

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, development, and demonstration programs including funding for such programs.

Issues related to climate and the clean electricity program. 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 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 Issues related to LIHEAP funding 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.

HR 1062 ACCESS 45Q Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and allow an elective payment of the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration. Carbon Capture Modernization Act (S. 661/H.R. 1760) to make technical corrections to the 48A tax credit and enable installation of carbon capture on new and existing power plants. Issues related to direct pay tax credits Issues related to storage, transmission, microgrids, carbon capture, renewable tax credits Issues related to nuclear production tax credits HR 848 GREEN Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. HR.1760 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the qualifying advanced coal project credit, and for other purposes. S.986 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a 5-year extension the carbon oxide sequestration credit, and for other purposes. S. 627 Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2021 S. 759 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for the production of refined coal. S 1298 Clean Energy for America Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for increased investment in clean energy S.2118 Clean Energy for America Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for increased investment in clean energy H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act - clean energy tax credits direct payment

Issues related to climate and the clean electricity performance program S. 2318 Demand Response Management Act of 2021 S. 2370 Zero-Emission Homes Act of 2021 H.R. 3684: INVEST in America Act. The bill would allocate funds for energy-efficient transformers and smart grid investments. It expands the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissions authority to site transmission lines. The bill also addresses issues involving wildfire mitigation, cybersecurity, and demand response, carbon capture, direct air capture, hydrogen, and clean energy on former mine lands. (You can use this sentence to replace the sentence: Senate energy bill discussion draft.) Draft Budget Reconciliation Bill: The bill would allocate funds for transmission line investments and the siting of transmission lines. It also allocates funds for Department of Energy loan guarantees to facilitate the financing for innovative technologies to encourage renewable energy and carbon reduction projects. H.R. 2721 - Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021 S. 1015, Interregional Transmission Planning Improvement Act of 2021. The bill would require FERC to issue a rule to improve the interregional transmission planning process impact Issues related to the energy provisions of H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act (bipartisan infrastructure bill), including issues involving transmission planning and construction, siting, resilience, wildfire mitigation, cybersecurity, and demand response, carbon capture, direct air capture, hydrogen, and clean energy on former mine lands, 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 to 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 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 proposed infrastructure legislation 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 availability, and security, and security postures. S. 2377, Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 2931 Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act S. 1400 Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act H.R. 2928/S.2199 Cyber Sense Act H.R. 1374 Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act H.R.3119/H.R.2302 - Energy Emergency Leadership Act H.R. 2928/S.2199 Cyber Sense Act of 2021

Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), including commercial demonstration projects. The SCALE Act (S. 799/H.R. 1992), which would assist in overcoming barriers to CO2 pipelines, storage, and permitting and further support CO2 utilization programs. Issues related to the development of a federal clean electricity standard, including the proposed Clean Electricity Performance Program Issues related to electric cooperative efforts to reduce carbon emissions, including a proposed voluntary USDA program to assist electric cooperatives in transitioning to cleaner energy sources. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the United States and the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, including legislation to codify a WOTUS definition. Issues related to power sector CO2 regulations Issues related to NPDES permitting program changes including proposed amendments to H.R. 1915 Issues relating to the Water Resources Development Act

Issues related to electric cooperative interests in postal policy, including the Postal Regulatory Commission rate increase proposal.

HR 1062 ACCESS 45Q Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and allow an elective payment of the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration. Carbon Capture Modernization Act (S. 661/H.R. 1760) to make technical corrections to the 48A tax credit and enable installation of carbon capture on new and existing power plants. Issues related to direct pay tax credits Issues related to storage, transmission, microgrids, carbon capture, renewable tax credits Issues related to nuclear production tax credits HR 848 GREEN Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. HR.1760 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the qualifying advanced coal project credit, and for other purposes. S.986 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a 5-year extension the carbon oxide sequestration credit, and for other purposes. S. 627 Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2021 S. 759 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for the production of refined coal. S 1298 Clean Energy for America Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for increased investment in clean energy S.2118 Clean Energy for America Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for increased investment in clean energy

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, development, and demonstration programs including funding for such programs.

Issues related to electric cooperative interests in postal policy, including the Postal Regulatory Commission rate increase proposal.

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and modernization proposals, including H.R. 2515 Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage

Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), including commercial demonstration projects. The SCALE Act (S. 799/H.R. 1992), which would assist in overcoming barriers to CO2 pipelines, storage, and permitting and further support CO2 utilization programs. Issues related to the development of a federal clean electricity standard. Issues related to electric cooperative efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the United States and the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, including H.Res.318 and S.Res. 17. Issues related to power sector CO2 regulations Issues related to NPDES permitting program changes including proposed amendments to H.R. 1915 Issues relating to the Water Resources Development Act Issues related to a proposed program to assist electric cooperatives in transitioning to cleaner energy sources.

H.R. 2721 - Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021 S. 1015, Interregional Transmission Planning Improvement Act of 2021. The bill would require FERC to issue a rule to improve the interregional transmission planning process Senate energy bill discussion draft. The bill includes language to impact issues involving transmission planning and construction, siting, resilience, wildfire mitigation, cybersecurity, and demand response, carbon capture, direct air capture, hydrogen, and clean energy on former mine lands, Issues related to hydrogen technology research, development, and deployment, including in the power sector. Draft comprehensive energy infrastructure legislation, including provisions related to carbon capture, direct air capture, hydrogen, and clean energy on former mine lands 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 to 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 proposed infrastructure legislation 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 availability, and security, 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) H.R. 2931 Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act S. 1400 Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act Draft Energy Cybersecurity Act H.R. 2928/S.2199 Draft Cyber Sense Act H.R. 1374 Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act H.R.3119 - Energy Emergency Leadership Act S. 1359, Partnerships for Energy Security and Innovation Act (Coons):

Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation, including H.R. 2396.

Issues related to maintaining and deploying broadband connectivity throughout COVID-19 pandemic Issues related to improving broadband availability maps S. 1822 - (116th) Broadband DATA Act - all sections. Issues related to broadband deployment, funding and adoption Draft legislation regarding recent and future reverse auction proceedings at the FCC Draft legislation regarding middle mile broadband infrastructure Draft legislation regarding smart grid investments for connectivity Draft legislation to fund broadband deployment through states S. 436 - American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021 S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act S. 922 - - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021 S.944 - State Funding for Internet Expansion Act of 2021 S. 2071 - BRIDGE Act - all sections. S. 1460 - Community Broadband Act H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - all broadband sections. H.R.1362 - Broadening Online Opportunities through Simple Technologies (BOOST) Act H.R. 1631 - Community Broadband Act H.R. 1783 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act H.R. 2183 - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021 H.R. 2398 - Broadband Speed Act - all sections. H.R.2400 - Community Broadband Mapping Act - all sections. H.R. 3369 - Broadband for Rural America Act H.R. 3435 - American Broadband Act H.R. 4374 - The Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and modernization proposals. Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation. Issues related to Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage

HR 1062 ACCESS 45Q Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and allow an elective payment of the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration. Carbon Capture Modernization Act (S. 661/H.R. 1760) to make technical corrections to the 48A tax credit and enable installation of carbon capture on new and existing power plants. Issues related to direct pay tax credits Issues related to storage, transmission, microgrids, carbon capture, renewable tax credits HR 848 GREEN Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. HR.1760 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the qualifying advanced coal project credit, and for other purposes. S.986 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a 5-year extension the carbon oxide sequestration credit, and for other purposes. S. 627 Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2021 S. 759 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for production of refined coal.

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. 940 - Clearing Lines Along Electrical At-Risk Zones Act H.R. 939 - Combustion Avoidance Along Rural Roads Act Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations 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 HR 2244 RUS Repricing Legislation Issues related to RUS at USDA

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

HR 1062 ACCESS 45Q Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and allow an elective payment of the tax credit for carbon oxide sequestration. Carbon Capture Modernization Act (S. 661/H.R. 1760) to make technical corrections to the 48A tax credit and enable installation of carbon capture on new and existing power plants. Issues related to direct pay tax credits Issues related to storage, transmission, microgrids, carbon capture, renewable tax credits HR 848 GREEN Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. HR.1760 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the qualifying advanced coal project credit, and for other purposes. S.986 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a 5-year extension the carbon oxide sequestration credit, and for other purposes. S. 627 Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2021 S. 759 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for production of refined coal.

Issues related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), including commercial demonstration projects. The SCALE Act (S. 799/H.R. 1992), which would assist in overcoming barriers to CO2 pipelines, storage, and permitting and further support CO2 utilization programs. Issues related to the development of a federal clean electricity standard. Issues related to electric cooperative efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the United States and the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Issues related to the Affordable Clean Energy rule and power sector CO2 regulations. Issues related to NPDES permitting program changes. Issues relating to the Water Resources Development Act

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

Issues related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and modernization proposals. Issues related to federal action and legislative proposals on coal combustion residuals (CCR) management and closure regulation. Issues related to Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage

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

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

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 related to the Paycheck Protection Program and other potential Small Business Administration assistance programs under COVID-19 relief packages

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. 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. 5552, Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2020 Issues related to federal action on coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulation. Issues related to the Council on Environmental Quality National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) modernization proposal.

H.R. 5552, Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2020 Issues related to federal action on coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulation. Issues related to the Council on Environmental Quality National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) modernization proposal. Issues related to the impact of wildfires on the power sector and the environment.

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 related to electric cooperative eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program, including the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (H.R. 266) and the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (H.R. 7010) Issues related to cooperative eligibility for Small Business Administration programs under COVID-19 relief packages.

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 cooperative eligibility for Small Business Administration programs under the CARES Act (H.R. 748) Issues related to electric cooperative eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program

Issues related to federal action on coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulation. Issues related to the Council on Environmental Quality National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) modernization proposal. Issues related to the impact of wildfires on the power sector and the environment.

Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to the Clean Air Act and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) including the USE IT Act (H.R. 1166 and S. 383), focusing on regulatory relief for and technical and financial assistance for CCUS projects and CO2 pipelines. Issues related to legislative efforts on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including federal energy/renewable portfolio standards. Issues related to H.R. 1497, the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act and NPDES permitting changes.

Issues related to electric cooperatives roles and interests as small businesses.

Issues pertaining to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Endangered Species Act Amendments discussion draft. The discussion draft reauthorizes the ESA for the first time since 1992. Issues related to federal action on coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulation. Issues related to permanent and interim storage of spent nuclear fuel.

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

Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to the Clean Air Act and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) including S. 383, the USE IT Act, focusing on regulatory relief for and technical and financial assistance for CCUS projects and CO2 pipelines. Issues related to targeted reforms to the Clean Air Acts New Source Review permitting program. Issues related to legislative efforts on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including federal energy/renewable portfolio standards. Issues related to H.R. 1497, the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act and NPDES permitting changes.

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 pertaining to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Endangered Species Act Amendments discussion draft. The discussion draft reauthorizes the ESA for the first time since 1992. Issues related to federal action on coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulation. Issues related to permanent and interim storage of spent nuclear fuel.

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 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 pertaining to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Endangered Species Act Amendments discussion draft. The discussion draft reauthorizes the ESA for the first time since 1992. Issues related to federal action on coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulation. Issues related to permanent and interim storage of spent nuclear fuel.

Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Affordable Clean Energy Rule replacement Issues related to the Clean Air Act and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) including S. 383, the USE IT Act, focusing on regulatory relief for and technical and financial assistance for CCUS projects and CO2 pipelines. Issues related to legislative efforts on or reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including federal energy/renewable portfolio standards. Issues related to the Clean Air Act regulation of remote diesel generators in Alaska.

Issues related to electric cooperatives roles and interests as small businesses.

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 electric cooperatives roles and interests as small businesses. Issues related to FEMA funds received.

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 pertaining to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to the Migratory Bird Treat Act. Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018 discussion draft. The discussion draft reauthorizes the ESA for the first time since 1992. Issues related to federal action on coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulation. Issues related to New Source Review legislation.

Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. 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. H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 - Overall comprehensive tax reform bill. Including technical corrections to H.R. 1 S. 2373 - A bill to amend IRC 1986 related to refined coal tax extension H.R. 88 Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief Act of 2018 and the Taxpayer First Act of 2018; PBGC Provisions

Issues related to rural broadband deployment. Issues related to cooperative tax priorities.

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 H.R. 5282 / S. 2526 - Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2018

Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues associated with the jurisdiction for the regulation of groundwater. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan regulatory proposal and the Affordable Clean Energy Rule replacement. Issues related to the Clean Air Act, H.R. 3128 which would amend the CAA with respect to New Source Review and S. 2602, the USE IT Act, focusing on regulatory relief for and technical and financial assistance for carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) projects and CO2 pipelines. Issues related to discussions on potential legislative efforts on carbon pricing, carbon trading, or federal clean energy/renewable portfolio standards S. 1934 - Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act, to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines due to emission control devices.

H.R.33/S.584 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act - to ensure reatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes. Issues related to streamlining of regulations.

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 Farm Bill reauthorization. Issues related to rural broadband deployment. S. 2970 Rural Broadband Act of 2018 - This bill amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to allow financial assistance provided by the Rural Utilities Service for the deployment of broadband-capable infrastructure by a service provider to be used to provide retail fixed broadband service in an area where there is no qualifying broadband-capable infrastructure owned or operated by another service provider. H.R. 6073 Rural Broadband Act of 2018 - Reprioritizing Unserved Rural Areas and Locations for Broadband Act of 2018 or the RURAL Broadband Act of 2018. This bill amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to allow financial assistance provided by the Rural Utilities Service for the deployment of broadband-capable infrastructure by a service provider to be used to provide retail fixed broadband service in an area where there is no qualifying broadband-capable infrastructure owned or operated by another service provider. Issues related to rural development.

Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues associated with the jurisdiction for the regulation of groundwater. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan regulatory proposal and the Affordable Clean Energy Rule replacement. Issues related to the Clean Air Act, including H.R. 3127 and H.R. 3128 and draft legislation which would amend the CAA with respect to New Source Review and S. 2602, the USE IT Act, focusing on regulatory relief for and technical and financial assistance for carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) projects and CO2 pipelines. Issues related to discussions on potential legislative efforts on carbon pricing or carbon trading. S. 1934 - Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act, to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines due to emission control devices.

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 associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues associated with the jurisdiction for the regulation of groundwater. Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Clean Power Plan regulatory proposal. Issues related to application of pesticides over regulated waters. Issues related to the Clean Air Act, including H.R. 3127 and H.R. 3128 and draft legislation which would amend the CAA with respect to New Source Review and S. 2602, the USE IT Act, focusing on regulatory relief for and technical and financial assistance for carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) projects and CO2 pipelines.

Issues related to Farm Bill reauthorization. Issues related to rural broadband deployment. S. 2970 Rural Broadband Act of 2018 - This bill amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to allow financial assistance provided by the Rural Utilities Service for the deployment of broadband-capable infrastructure by a service provider to be used to provide retail fixed broadband service in an area where there is no qualifying broadband-capable infrastructure owned or operated by another service provider. H.R. 6073 Rural Broadband Act of 2018 - Reprioritizing Unserved Rural Areas and Locations for Broadband Act of 2018 or the RURAL Broadband Act of 2018 This bill amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to allow financial assistance provided by the Rural Utilities Service for the deployment of broadband-capable infrastructure by a service provider to be used to provide retail fixed broadband service in an area where there is no qualifying broadband-capable infrastructure owned or operated by another service provider. Issues related to rural development.

H.R. 1273; 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Legislation to require publication online of the basis for Endangered Species Act listings H.R. 1274; State, Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act Legislation dealing with the use of state, tribal and local information in making Endangered Species Act determinations. H.R. 717; Listing Reform Act Legislation that would require review of the economic cost of an Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing or critical habitat designation, and to prioritize the consideration of ESA petitions. H.R. 3131, Endangered Species Litigation Reasonable Act Legislation applies the requirements of the Equal Access to Justice Act to the recovery of attorney fees or lawsuits under the ESA citizen suit provision. Issues related to spent nuclear fuel, including H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would advance finalization of a permanent repository for spent nuclear fuel, while also providing for consolidated storage options. H.R. 3144, To provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes. Legislation requires federal agencies to operate the FCRPS in a manner that is consistent with the current operations plan, while also protecting existing hydropower resources in the Pacific Northwest. H.R. 2936, Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017 Legislation to improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, lands under jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands. Issues related to the Migratory Bird Treat Act. Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. 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. Issues related to the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 8 and S. 2800), including issues dealing with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit cost sharing and use of Power Marketing Administration revenues for funding of the Inland Waterways Trust Fund. Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2018 or the LIST Act of 2018. Permit Reassurances Enabling Direct Improvements for Conservation, Tenants, and Species Act of 2018 or the PREDICTS Act of 2018. Ensuring Meaningful Petition Outreach While Enhancing Rights of States Act of 2018 or the EMPOWERS Act of 2018. Stop Takings On Reserves Antithetical to Germane Encapsulation Act of 2018 or the STORAGE Act of 2018. To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prevent land or other geographic areas within the normal operating range of an existing reservoir or artificial water delivery facility from being included in a critical habitat designation. Land Ownership Collaboration Accelerates Life Act of 2018 or the LOCAL Act of 2018. To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to encourage voluntary conservation efforts. Localizing Authority of Management Plans Act of 2018 or the LAMP Act of 2018. To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to increase state and local involvement in management plans. Permitting ESA Timing Improvements That Increase Opportunities for Non-listing of 2018 or the PETITION Act of 2018. Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to define petition backlogs and provide expedited means for discharging petitions during such backlog. Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2018 discussion draft. The discussion draft reauthorizes the ESA for the first time since 1992

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.

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 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.

H.R.33/S.584 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act - to ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes. H.R.5/S. 951 - Regulatory Accountability Act - To reform the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations, to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules, and for other purposes. Issues related to rural broadband deployment. Issues related to cooperative tax priorities. Issues related to streamlining of regulations. Issues related to forest management. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.

H.R. 1273; 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Legislation to require publication online of the basis for Endangered Species Act listings H.R. 1274; State, Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act Legislation dealing with the use of state, tribal and local information in making Endangered Species Act determinations. H.R. 717; Listing Reform Act Legislation that would require review of the economic cost of an Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing or critical habitat designation, and to prioritize the consideration of ESA petitions. H.R. 3131, Endangered Species Litigation Reasonable Act Legislation applies the requirements of the Equal Access to Justice Act to the recovery of attorney fees or lawsuits under the ESA citizen suit provision. Issues related to spent nuclear fuel, including H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would advance finalization of a permanent repository for spent nuclear fuel, while also providing for consolidated storage options. H.R. 3144, To provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes. Legislation requires federal agencies to operate the FCRPS in a manner that is consistent with the current operations plan, while also protecting existing hydropower resources in the Pacific Northwest. H.R. 2936, Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017 Legislation to improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, lands under jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands. Issues related to the Migratory Bird Treat Act. 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. 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)

H.R. 1273; 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act. Legislation to require publication online of the basis for Endangered Species Act listings H.R. 1274; State, Tribal and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act Legislation dealing with the use of state, tribal and local information in making Endangered Species Act determinations. H.R. 717; Listing Reform Act Legislation that would require review of the economic cost of an Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing or critical habitat designation, and to prioritize the consideration of ESA petitions. H.R. 3131, Endangered Species Litigation Reasonable Act Legislation applies the requirements of the Equal Access to Justice Act to the recovery of attorney fees or lawsuits under the ESA citizen suit provision. Issues related to spent nuclear fuel, including H.R. 3053, the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2017, which would advance finalization of a permanent repository for spent nuclear fuel, while also providing for consolidated storage options. H.R. 3144, To provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes. Legislation requires federal agencies to operate the FCRPS in a manner that is consistent with the current operations plan, while also protecting existing hydropower resources in the Pacific Northwest. H.R. 2936, Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017 Legislation to improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, lands under jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands. Issues related to the Migratory Bird Treat Act. 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. 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 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 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.

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.

H.R.33/S.584 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act - to ensure treatment of co-ops as small businesses for regulatory purposes. H.R.5/S. 951 - Regulatory Accountability Act - To reform the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations, to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules, and for other purposes. Issues related to rural broadband deployment. Issues related to cooperative tax priorities. Issues related to streamlining of regulations. Issues related to forest management. Issues related to permitting/utility access to federal electricity rights of way for vegetation management and routine maintenance.

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.

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 associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. Issues related to application of pesticides over regulated waters. H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017. The bill would impact air quality standards for ozone. For instance, the bill would stretch the Clean Air Acts mandatory timetable for revisiting air quality standards for ozone and other criteria pollutants from once every 5 years to once every 10 years. Issues related to the Clean Air Act, including H.R. 3127 and H.R. 3128, both of which would amend the CAA with respect to New Source Review.