NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) NRECA provides national leadership through legislative representation before US Congress. 4301 WILSON BOULEVARD ARLINGTON, VA 22203 USA |
Lobbying on the following issues:
TRANSPORTATION FOREIGN RELATIONS BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS SMALL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT/SUPERFUND TELECOMMUNICATIONS CLEAN AIR AND WATER (QUALITY) DISASTER PLANNING/EMERGENCIES AGRICULTURE INTELLIGENCE ENERGY/NUCLEAR RETIREMENT TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE HOMELAND SECURITY HEALTH ISSUES Issues related to infrastructure policy. Issues related to unmanned aerial systems. Implementation of S.1272 Drone Federalism Act of 2017. Provides for preservation for State, Local and Tribal authorities and private property rights and other purposes with respect to UAS. - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to the funding of the Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa in the FY 2020. - 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 and spent nuclear fuel. - 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 legislation to encourage broadband deployment in rural communities H.R. 427 - Connect America Fund Accountability Act of 2019 S. 842 - Improving Broadband Mapping Act of 2019 S. 454 - Office of Rural Broadband Act. H.R. 292 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2019 S.738 - A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. S. 1289 - Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act, all sections S. 1294 - Broadband Interagency Coordination Act - all sections. S.1485 - Map Improvement Act of 2019 - all sections. S.1522 - Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 - all sections. H.R. 3162 - Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 - all sections. S.1822 - Broadband DATA Act - all sections H.R. 1328- - ACCESS BROADBAND Act - all sections. H.R. 2741 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows (LIFT) America Act - TITLE I H.R.2929 - Rural Broadband Network Advancement Act of 2019 - all sections. Issues related to Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation. H.R. 530 - Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019 Issues related to proceedings at the FCC regarding Future Reverse auctions. Issues related to spectrum allocation in FCC proceedings. Issues related to broadband regulation in FCC proceedings H.R. 1644 - Save The Internet Act of 2019 Issues related to communications and grid security. Issues related to robocalls. Issues related to video. H.R. 6465 - Next Generation Television Marketplace Act - all sections. - 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 planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including supplemental disaster emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. Issues related to Section 118 of the IRC as the result of H.R. 1 - Issues related to rural broadband deployment. Issues related to rural development and implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill. - Issues related to electric security including processes, clearances, partnerships, threats and security postures. - 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. - DRAFT PBGC and Retirement Security legislation H.R. 1007/S.972- Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2019 H.R. 1994 - Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage retirement savings, and for other purposes. H.R. 1993 - Providing Retirement Security to Workers in Small Businesses, Cooperatives, and Service Organizations Act of 2019; to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to modify the rules relating to multiple employer plans and pooled employer plans and to modify PBGC premiums for CSEC plans. Retirement Security and Savings Act - S 1431 - Issues related to grid modernization and tax credits for improvements to the electric grid and storage. S. 407/H.R.1796 - The Crbon 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. 2704 Renewable Energy Transferability Act - allows for the transferability of tax credits - Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing, process, existing standards, postures, and procedures, roles and responsibilities. Issues related specifically to planning, assessments, research and exercises around impacts or recovering from an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) high-altitude nuclear attack on the electric grid and other critical infrastructures. Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. S. 881: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act H.R. 680/S. 174 Securing Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 2500/S.1215 National Defense Authorization Act FY20 Issues impacting grid security, including community infrastructure, space weather and EMPS. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure including clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues associated with research and development for the electric grid, including around grid security. Draft Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act Seeking to provide for a comprehensive interdisciplinary research and development to strengthen the electric sectors ability to neutralize cyber attacks. Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, electric cooperatives engagements with DOD facilities and associated roles, responsibilities, processes and improvements - H.R. 748 / S. 684, the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), surprise billing and transparency titles No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630), surprise billing and transparency titles - Lobbyists: WYNN, MONTEESTEPHEN, CHRISTOPHERCASSADY, JOHNGUTIERREZ, PAULBOURGE, BRIDGETTETHOMAS, HILLKAUMAYA, BILJANAHamill, Robert BrendanMCDONALD, SAMWISMER, KELLYMCDONALD, SAMANTHA
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Lobbying on the following issues:
FOREIGN RELATIONS TRANSPORTATION TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE DEFENSE RETIREMENT HEALTH ISSUES ENERGY/NUCLEAR BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS DISASTER PLANNING/EMERGENCIES INSURANCE INTELLIGENCE AGRICULTURE HOMELAND SECURITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENVIRONMENT/SUPERFUND CLEAN AIR AND WATER (QUALITY) SMALL BUSINESS Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to the funding of the Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa in the FY 2020. - Issues related to infrastructure policy. Issues related to unmanned aerial systems. Implementation of S.1272 Drone Federalism Act of 2017. Provides for preservation for State, Local and Tribal authorities and private property rights and other purposes with respect to UAS. Issues related to the rail freight shipping and the Surface Transportation Board. S. 2730, Drone Advisory Committee Membership - Amends the Drone Advisory Committee by formalizing membership of the committee. Issues related to The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). - 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 - H.R. 2500/S.1215 National Defense Authorization Act FY20 Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, and electric cooperatives roles, responsibilities, processes and requirements with DoD facilities. - DRAFT PBGC and Retirement Security legislation H.R. 1994 - Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage retirement savings, and for other purposes. H.R.1865 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020. H.R. 5202/S.2913 Protecting Critical Services for Mothers and Babies Act. - H.R. 748 / S. 684, the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), surprise billing and transparency titles No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630), surprise billing and transparency titles. H.R.1865 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 - H.R. 2986/S.1602 - Better Energy Storage Technology Act -This bill addresses grid-scale energy storage systems. 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 vehicles. 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 and security postures. Issues related to recovery scenarios, including spare transformers and equipment. S.1706/H.R. 3079 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2019 - Issues related to Energy Savings Performance Contracts and hydroelectric facilities. H.R. 2114/S. 2094: 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. S. 2556 Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act of 2019 S. 2333 Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2019 H.R.362 Energy Dept. Emergency Functions. Providing the DOE the authority for the new Assistant Secretary of CESER. H.R. 359/S. 2095: 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. 5428 Grid Modernization Research and Development Act of 2019 H.R. 360 Cyber Sense Act of 2019 Creates a program for DOE assessing products for cybersecurity for the BES. 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 American 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/H.R. 4447 - Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy - 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. 2668/H.R. 3597 - Solar R&D, S. 2660/H.R. 3609 Wind R&D , S. 2714/H.R. 4091 ARPA-E reauthorization) 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). 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. S. 2137/H.R. 3962 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. Issues related to electric vehicle infrastructure. S. 1931, Western Area Power Administration Transparency Act - Directs the Western Area Power Administration to establish a pilot project to provide increased transparency for customers. Requires WAPA to establish a publicly available website with rates, amount of energy or capacity, and capital expenditures. Also requires WAPA to include an annual summary of the website info and the total amount of unobligated balances broken down by function and authority. S. 2044, Water Supply Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Utilization Act - Establishes an Aging Infrastructure Account for the Bureau of Reclamation. This will give local operators of federally-owned facilities the tools they need to maintain and improve aging water infrastructure in a timely manner. It also raises the Safety of Dams program authorization by $550 million and creates a flood control manual and reservoir operations pilot program. - 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 related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including supplemental disaster emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. Issues related to Section 118 of the IRC as the result of H.R. 1 - H.R. 4634/S. 2877 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of - Issues related to electric security including processes, clearances, partnerships, threats and security postures. - Issues related to rural broadband deployment. Issues related to rural development and implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill. - Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing, clearances, processes, existing standards, postures, and procedures, roles and responsibilities. Issues related specifically to planning, assessments, research and exercises around impacts or recovering from an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) high-altitude nuclear attack on the electric grid and other critical infrastructures. Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. S. 881: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act H.R. 680/S. 174 Securing Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 2500/S.1215 National Defense Authorization Act FY20 Space weather and EMPS. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure including clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues associated with research and development for the electric grid, including around grid security. Draft Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act Seeking to provide for a comprehensive interdisciplinary research and development to strengthen the electric sectors ability to neutralize cyber attacks. - Issues related to legislation to encourage broadband deployment in rural communities S. 842 - Improving Broadband Mapping Act of 2019 S. 1289 - Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act, all sections S. 1294 - Broadband Interagency Coordination Act - all sections. H.R. 4283 - Broadband Interagency Coordination Act of 2019 - all sections. S.1485 - Map Improvement Act of 2019 - all sections. S.1522 - Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 - all sections. H.R. 3162 - Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 - all sections. S.1822 - Broadband DATA Act - all sections H.R. 2741 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows (LIFT) America Act - TITLE I H.R. 4229 Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act - all sections. H.R. 4227 Mapping Accuracy Promotes Services (MAPS) Act - all sections. S. 2816 Broadband Parity Act of 2019 - all sections. H.R. 4641 Broadband Speed Act - all sections. H.R. 4642 Community Broadband Mapping Act - all sections. Issues related to Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation. Issues related to proceedings at the FCC regarding Future Reverse auctions. Issues related to spectrum allocation in FCC proceedings. Issues related to broadband regulation in FCC proceedings Issues related to communications and grid security. Issues related to robocalls. S. 151 TRACED Act H.R. 3375 - The Stopping Bad Robocalls Act - all sections. Issues related to provision of video service S. 2789 Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2019 - all sections. H.R. 5035 Television Viewer Protection Act of 2019 - all sections. H.R. 3994 - Modern Television Act of 2019 - all sections. - Issues 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 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 electric cooperatives roles and interests as small businesses. - Lobbyists: WYNN, MONTEESTEPHEN, CHRISTOPHERCASSADY, JOHNGUTIERREZ, PAULBOURGE, BRIDGETTETHOMAS, HILLFINKEL, LOUISMCDONALD, SAMANTHAHamill, Robert BrendanWISMER, KELLYKAUMAYA, BILJANA
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Lobbying on the following issues:
TRANSPORTATION CLEAN AIR AND WATER (QUALITY) AGRICULTURE FOREIGN RELATIONS TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENVIRONMENT/SUPERFUND SMALL BUSINESS RETIREMENT TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE HOMELAND SECURITY DISASTER PLANNING/EMERGENCIES INTELLIGENCE HEALTH ISSUES ENERGY/NUCLEAR BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS Issues related to infrastructure policy. Issues related to unmanned aerial systems. Implementation of S.1272 Drone Federalism Act of 2017. Provides for preservation for State, Local and Tribal authorities and private property rights and other purposes with respect to UAS. - Issues associated with the Administrations rulemaking on the Waters of the U.S. regulatory proposal. 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 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 carbon pricing, carbon trading, or federal clean energy/renewable portfolio standards. Issues related to the Clean Air Act regulation of remote diesel generators in Alaska. Issues related to the Clean Air Act and reforms to the New Source Review permitting program. - Issues related to rural broadband deployment. Issues related to rural development and implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill. - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to the funding of the Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa in the FY 2020. - Issues related to legislation to encourage broadband deployment in rural communities H.R. 427 - Connect America Fund Accountability Act of 2019 S. 842 - Improving Broadband Mapping Act of 2019 S. 454 - Office of Rural Broadband Act. H.R. 292 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2019 Issues related to Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation. H.R. 530 - Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019 Issues related to proceedings at the FCC regarding Connect America Fund Phase II-Reverse auction. Issues related to spectrum allocation in FCC proceedings. Issues related to broadband regulation in FCC proceedings H.R. 1644 - Save The Internet Act of 2019 Issues related to communications and grid security. - Issues 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 related to electric cooperatives roles and interests as small businesses. Issues related to FEMA funds received. - DRAFT PBGC and Retirement Security legislation H.R. 1007 - Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2019 H.R. 1993 - Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage retirement savings, and for other purposes. H.R. 1994 - Providing Retirement Security to Workers in Small Businesses, Cooperatives, and Service Organizations Act of 2019; to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to modify the rules relating to multiple employer plans and pooled employer plans and to modify PBGC premiums for CSEC plans. - Issues around tax reform as it impacts electric cooperatives. Issues related to grid modernization and tax credits for improvements to the electric grid and storage. S. 407 - the Carbon Capture Modernization Act, dealing with Section 48A investment tax credits for advanced coal-based generation technology. - Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing, process, existing standards, postures, and procedures, roles and responsibilities. Issues related to the implementation of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. Issues related specifically to planning, assessments, research and exercises around impacts or recovering from an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) high-altitude nuclear attack on the electric grid and other critical infrastructures. Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. S. 881: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act H.R. 680/S. 174 Securing Energy Infrastructure Act National Defense Authorization Act FY20 Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure including clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues associated with research and development for the electric grid, including around grid security. Draft Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act Seeking to provide for a comprehensive interdisciplinary research and development to strengthen the electric sectors ability to neutralize cyber attacks. Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, electric cooperatives engagements with DOD facilities and associated roles, responsibilities, processes and improvements Issues related specifically to planning, assessments, research and exercises around impacts or recovering from a high-altitude nuclear attack with an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) high-altitude nuclear attack on the electric grid and other critical infrastructures. - Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including supplemental disaster emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. Issues related to Section 118 of the IRC as the result of H.R. 1 - Issues related to electric security including processes, clearances, partnerships, threats and security postures. - H.R. 748 / S. 684, the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). DRAFT legislation to protect patients from surprise medical bills. - 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. - Lobbyists: WYNN, MONTEESTEPHEN, CHRISTOPHERCASSADY, JOHNGUTIERREZ, PAULBOURGE, BRIDGETTETHOMAS, HILLKAUMAYA, BILJANAHamill, Robert BrendanMCDONALD, SAMWISMER, KELLY
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Lobbying on the following issues:
FOREIGN RELATIONS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SMALL BUSINESS HOMELAND SECURITY CLEAN AIR AND WATER (QUALITY) ENERGY/NUCLEAR RETIREMENT DISASTER PLANNING/EMERGENCIES INTELLIGENCE BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENT/SUPERFUND HEALTH ISSUES TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AGRICULTURE Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to the funding of the Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa in the FY 2020. - Issues related to legislation to encourage broadband deployment in rural communities S. 842 - Improving Broadband Mapping Act of 2019 H.R. 292 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2019 S. 1289 - Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act, all sections S. 1294 - Broadband Interagency Coordination Act - all sections. S.1485 - Map Improvement Act of 2019 - all sections. S.1522 - Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 - all sections. H.R. 3162 - Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 - all sections. S.1822 - Broadband DATA Act - all sections H.R. 2741 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows (LIFT) America Act - TITLE I H.R.2929 - Rural Broadband Network Advancement Act of 2019 - all sections. S. 2275 Broadband Transparency and Accountability Act of 2019. H.R. 4024 Broadband Transparency and Accountability Act of 2019. H.R. 4229 Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act - all sections. H.R. 4227 Mapping Accuracy Promotes Services (MAPS) Act - all sections. Issues related to Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation. Issues related to proceedings at the FCC regarding Future Reverse auctions. Issues related to spectrum allocation in FCC proceedings. Issues related to broadband regulation in FCC proceedings Issues related to communications and grid security. Issues related to robocalls. Issues related to video. H.R. 6465 - Next Generation Television Marketplace Act - all sections. - H.R. 4447 - Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy - Issues related to electric cooperatives roles and interests as small businesses. - Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing, process, existing standards, postures, and procedures, roles and responsibilities. Issues related specifically to planning, assessments, research and exercises around impacts or recovering from an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) high-altitude nuclear attack on the electric grid and other critical infrastructures. Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. S. 881: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act H.R. 680/S. 174 Securing Energy Infrastructure Act H.R. 2500/S.1215 National Defense Authorization Act FY20 Issues impacting grid security, including community infrastructure, space weather and EMPS. Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure including clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. Issues associated with research and development for the electric grid, including around grid security. Draft Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act Seeking to provide for a comprehensive interdisciplinary research and development to strengthen the electric sectors ability to neutralize cyber attacks. Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, electric cooperatives engagements with DOD facilities and associated roles, responsibilities, processes and improvements - Issues 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 or reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including federal energy/renewable portfolio standards. - S. 1602 - This bill addresses grid-scale energy storage systems. H.R. 2986 - Better Energy Storage Technology Act -This bill addresses grid-scale energy storage systems. 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. S.1706/H.R. 3079 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2019 - 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 American 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/H.R. 4447 - Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy - 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). 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. S. 2137 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act Issues related to electric vehicle infrastructure S. 1931, Western Area Power Administration Transparency Act - Directs the Western Area Power Administration to establish a pilot project to provide increased transparency for customers. Requires WAPA to establish a publicly available website with rates, amount of energy or capacity, and capital expenditures. Also requires WAPA to include an annual summary of the website info and the total amount of unobligated balances broken down by function and authority. S. 2044, Water Supply Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Utilization Act - Establishes an Aging Infrastructure Account for the Bureau of Reclamation. This will give local operators of federally-owned facilities the tools they need to maintain and improve aging water infrastructure in a timely manner. It also raises the Safety of Dams program authorization by $550 million and creates a flood control manual and reservoir operations pilot program. - DRAFT PBGC and Retirement Security legislation H.R. 1994 - Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage retirement savings, and for other purposes. Retirement Security and Savings Act - S 1431 - Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including supplemental disaster emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. Issues related to Section 118 of the IRC as the result of H.R. 1 - Issues related to electric security including processes, clearances, partnerships, threats and security postures. - 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 infrastructure policy. Issues related to unmanned aerial systems. Implementation of S.1272 Drone Federalism Act of 2017. Provides for preservation for State, Local and Tribal authorities and private property rights and other purposes with respect to UAS. Issues related to the rail freight shipping and the Surface Transportation Board - Issues 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. - H.R. 748 / S. 684, the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), surprise billing and transparency titles No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630), surprise billing and transparency titles - Issues related to grid modernization and tax credits for improvements to the electric grid and storage. S. 407/H.R.1796 - The Carbon Capture Modernization Act, dealing with Section 48A investment tax credits for advanced coal-based generation technology. H.R. 2147 RURAL Act Modification of income for determining tax-exempt status electric and telephone cooperatives S.1032 - RURAL Act Modification of income for determining tax-exempt status electric and telephone cooperatives H.R. 2256 Drive America Forward Act the bill expands the tax credit for new plug-in electric drive motor vehicles and extends the tax credit for new fuel cell motor vehicles S.1094 Drive America Forward Act the bill expands the tax credit for new plug-in electric drive motor vehicles and extends the tax credit for new fuel cell motor vehicles Issues related to the Investment Tax Credits 48 and 25D H.R.3961 - Renewable Energy Extension Act of 2019 Extension of Investment Tax Credits 48 and 25D Renewable Energy Extension Act of 2019 Extension of Investment Tax Credits 48 and 25D H.R. 2704 Renewable Energy Transferability Act - allows for the transferability of tax credits - Issues related to rural broadband deployment. Issues related to rural development and implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill. - Lobbyists: WYNN, MONTEESTEPHEN, CHRISTOPHERCASSADY, JOHNGUTIERREZ, PAULBOURGE, BRIDGETTEWISMER, KELLYMCDONALD, SAMANTHAKAUMAYA, BILJANAHamill, Robert BrendanTHOMAS, HILL
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Lobbying on the following issues:
HEALTH ISSUES TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENERGY/NUCLEAR BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS HOMELAND SECURITY RAILROADS FOREIGN RELATIONS TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE DISASTER PLANNING/EMERGENCIES ENVIRONMENT/SUPERFUND SMALL BUSINESS CLEAN AIR AND WATER (QUALITY) AGRICULTURE RETIREMENT BANKING TRANSPORTATION INTELLIGENCE S.58/H.R. 173 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal, beginning with taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). H.R. 1101 - Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2017. This bill amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to provide for the establishment and governance of association health plans (AHPs), which are group health plans sponsored by business associations. - Issues related to legislation to encourage broadband deployment in rural communities Issues related to Electric Cooperative exemption from FCC pole attachment regulation. Issues related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and its impact on Electric Co-ops. Issues related to proceedings at the FCC regarding Connect America Fund Phase II and Higher Ground Waiver. Issues related to spectrum allocation in FCC proceedings. Issues related to communications and grid security. - Issues related to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Reliability Standards. Issues related to electric sector security including reliability, public/private and cross sector partnerships, information sharing, research and development, cyber resources and education, threats and security postures. Issues related to spare transformers. H.R.723/S.239 - Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017. Issues related to Energy Savings Performance Contracts and hydroelectric facilities. H.R. 3050: Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act. This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial assistance to states for the implementation, review, and revision of a state energy security plan that assesses the state's existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the state to have a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure. H.R. 5174 Energy Emergency Leadership Act. Providing the DOE the authority for the new Assistant Secretary of CESER. Issues related to process of planning. H.R.1443/S.385 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes. H.R. 2910. Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act. The bill would streamline the natural gas pipeline permitting process. S. 1460 - The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017. This bill is a comprehensive energy bill that impacts several areas including streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hydropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations and improving vegetation management within utility rights-of-ways. S. 1851 - The Advancing Grid Storage Act. To require the Secretary of Energy to establish an energy storage research program, demonstration and deployment program, and technical assistance and grant program, and for other purposes. Issues related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. H.R. 3043 - Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017. Legislation modifies the definition of renewable energy under the Energy Policy Act to include hydropower, provides the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission with discretion to extend the period of preliminary permits, and extends time limits for construction of hydropower facilities. S. 1337 - Capitalizing on American Storage Potential Act This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expand the Department of Energy's existing loan guarantee program to any strategic energy infrastructure project that is a regional project which supports a more effective energy market performance and that has the potential to significantly contribute to the economic resilience of the region in which the project is located. H.R. 1109, To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act. This bill amends the Federal Power Act with respect to the prohibition regarding mergers or consolidations by a public utility. Any merger or consolidation of a public utility whose value exceeds $10 million must first be authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). H.R. 4476, PURPA Modernization Act to reform Section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act. S. 2776 -Updating Purchase Obligations to Deploy Affordable Resources to Energy Markets Under PURPA Act HR 5240 Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act calls for DOE to carry out a program, utilizing existing efforts when possible, to accomplish training, information sharing, technical assistance, etc. with consideration of different sizes and regions. HR 5239 Cyber Sense Creates a program for DOE assessing products for cybersecurity for the BES. S. 2444 Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2018 Seeks to improve electric cybersecurity via programs to develop advanced cybersecurity applications & technologies as well as advance the security of field devices & third-party control systems, component testing for cyber resilience program, research/modeling/technical assistance for all hazard security and resilience (references EMPs & GMDs) as well as E-ISAC modeling and engagement, including a review of current structure. S. 2991 Promoting Cybersecurity for Rural Electric Utilities Act to clarify approvable uses for RUS loans. Issues related to energy use in federal buildings (sec. 433) Issues related to the Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization. S. 3295/H.R. 6584 All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conservation Act of 2018 (To improve energy performance in Federal buildings, and for other purposes.) - Issues related to 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 electric sector security including processes, partnerships, threats and security postures. Issues related to the implementation of Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. Issues related specifically to planning, assessments, research and exercises around impacts or recovering from a high-altitude nuclear attack with an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) on the electric grid and other critical infrastructures. H.R. 5515 National Defense Authorization Act FY 19 Issues related to the Department of Homeland Security programs and resources available to or beneficial for critical infrastructure including clarification of the SAFETY Act in regards to significant cyber security incidents. S. 2392 Cyber Support for Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2018 (Cyber SAFETY Act) Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate cybersecurity technologies that qualify for protection under systems of risk and litigation management. S. 141/HR 3086: Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. H.R. 3855/S. 1800 Securing the Electric Grid to Protect Military Readiness Act of 2017 Issues related to electric grid security risk impacts on military readiness - Implementation of S.808:Public Law No: 114-110 - Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2015 Issues affecting captive shippers. - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Issues related to the funding of the Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa in the FY 2018 State and Foreign Operations. - 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 planning, preparing, mitigating and recovery from incidents, including supplemental disaster emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. H.R. 4251/S. 2041 Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act of 2017 - To promote the use of resilient energy systems to rebuild infrastructure following disasters. H.R. 1214 - Disaster SAVE Act. This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish the repair cost threshold for eligibility for major disaster assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act's simplified procedures program at $500,000 until September 30, 2021. - 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. Issues related to the Migratory Bird Treat Act. Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. 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 H.R. 5556, the Environmental Compliance Cost Transparency Act of 2018, to require the Power Marketing Administrations (PMAs) to include in monthly billing statements estimates of the customers share of compliance with federal environmental laws impacting the conservation of fish and wildlife. - Issues related to rural broadband deployment. Issues related to cooperative tax priorities. - 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. - 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. 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 related to the Federal Home Loan Bank - Issues related to infrastructure policy. Issues related to unmanned aerial systems. H.R 302 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 S. 1405 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017. Monitoring issues related to unmanned aerial systems. S.1272 Drone Federalism Act of 2017. Provides for preservation for State, Local and Tribal authorities and private property rights and other purposes with respect to UAS. - Issues related to electric sector security including processes, partnerships, threats and security postures. - Lobbyists: JOHNSON, KIRKWYNN, MONTEESTEPHEN, CHRISTOPHERCASSADY, JOHNGUTIERREZ, PAULBOURGE, BRIDGETTETHOMAS, HILLKAUMAYA, BILJANAHamill, Robert BrendanMCDONALD, SAM
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Lobbying on the following issues:
RETIREMENT CLEAN AIR AND WATER (QUALITY) SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY TRANSPORTATION DISASTER PLANNING/EMERGENCIES ENVIRONMENT/SUPERFUND SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH ISSUES ENERGY/NUCLEAR HOMELAND SECURITY TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOREIGN RELATIONS AGRICULTURE BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS DEFENSE DRAFT Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation and Retirement Security legislation H.R. 5202/S.2913 Protecting Critical Services for Mothers and Babies Act. - 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. - H.R. 5760 Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act Issues related to infrastructure policy. Issues related to unmanned aerial systems. Issues related to energy storage (H.R. 2986/S.1602 - Better Energy Storage Technology Act and S. 1593/H.R. 2909 - Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019) Issues related to DOE energy and science research and development programs (S. 2668/H.R. 2668 - solar r&d, S. 2660/H.R. 2660 wind r&d , S. 2714/H.R. 2714 ARPA-E reauthorization) - Issues related to infrastructure policy. Issues related to unmanned aerial systems. Implementation of S.1272 Drone Federalism Act of 2017. Provides for preservation for State, Local and Tribal authorities and private property rights and other purposes with respect to UAS. Issues related to the rail freight shipping and the Surface Transportation Board. Issues related to electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging infrastructure, including S. 674/H.R. 2616- Clear Corridors Act of 2019, S. 2302 - Americas Transportation and Infrastructure Act of 2019. - Issues related to planning, preparing, mitigating and recovering from incidents, including supplemental disaster emergency funding, prioritization and FEMA processes. Issues related to pandemic resiliency needs including prioritization, supply chain, authorities, processes and posture. FEMA delays - 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 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 - Lower Health Care Costs Act (S. 1895), surprise billing and transparency titles No Surprises Act (H.R. 3630), surprise billing and transparency titles. - Issues related to reauthorization of the Department of Energy Fossil Energy Office, including The EFFECT 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 and security postures. Issues related to S. 2657, the American Energy Innovation Act (Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act) S. 2556 Protecting Resources On The Electric grid with Cybersecurity Technology Act of 2019. S. 2333 Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2019. H.R. 5760 Grid Cybersecurity Research & Development Act. H.R. 359/S. 2095: Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act. Issues related to federal funding to address utility operational shortfalls as a result of COVID-19. Issues related to a comprehensive energy package, including several areas addressing streamlining the natural gas pipeline permit process; streamline hydropower approval process; improving the critical electric infrastructure; requiring reliability impact statements for major regulations and improving vegetation management within utility rights-of-ways; electric vehicles and EV infrastructure. H.R. 5428 Grid Modernization Research and Development Act of 2019 Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act (LIFT Act). A bill to improve and modernize American energy infrastructure. H.R. 748 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability (CARES) Act H.R. 5718 - legislation to amend the Natural Gas Act to establish FERC refund authority H.R. 5527 - the 21st Century Power Grid Act H.R. 1426 - Timely Review of Infrastructure Act Issues related to an expansion of FERC Jurisdiction. H.R 733/S.199 Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act. H.R. 4444/S.1931 WAPA Transparence Act. Issues Related the development of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Issues related to electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging infrastructure, including S. 674/H.R. 2616- Clear Corridors Act of 2019, S. 2302 - Americas Transportation and Infrastructure Act of 2019, and H.R. 5545 - NO EXHAUST Act of 2020. Issues related to energy storage (H.R. 2986/S.1602 - Better Energy Storage Technology Act, S. 1593/H.R. 2909 - Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019 and H.R. 4447 - - Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act) Issues related to DOE energy and science research and development programs (S. 2668/H.R. 2668 - solar r&d, S. 2660/H.R. 2660 wind r&d , S. 2714/H.R. 2714 ARPA-E reauthorization) - Issues related to electric sector security including cybersecurity, information sharing, clearances, processes, existing standards, postures, procedures, roles and responsibilities and authorities. Issues related to pandemic including authorities, processes, supply chain and posture. Issues related to space weather, or Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) and the electric grid. Issues associated with research and development for the electric grid, including around grid security. - H.R. 5523 - the Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act (ESIC) 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. 2256/S.1094 - Drive America Forward Act the bill expands the tax credit for new plug-in electric drive motor vehicles and extends the tax credit for new fuel cell motor vehicles. Issues related to the Investment Tax Credits 48 and 25D. H.R.3961/S.2289 - Renewable Energy Extension Act of 2019 Extension of Investment Tax Credits 48 and 25D . H.R. 2704 Renewable Energy Transferability Act - allows for the transferability of tax credits. S. 3032 Renewable Energy Transferability of Act - allows for the transferability of tax credits for electric cooperatives. - Issues related to broadband & Federal Communications Commission funding in FY 2021 Appropriations Issues related to maintaining broadband connectivity throughout COVID-19 pandemic HR 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act - Issues related to broadband connectivity in Division B and Section 11004. S. 1822 - Broadband DATA Act - all sections. S. 3569 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - all sections. H.R. 6394 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - all sections. H.R. 2741 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows (LIFT) America Act - TITLE I. H.R.3278 - Connect America Act of 2019 H.R. 4229 - Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act - all sections. H.R. 4227 - Mapping Accuracy Promotes Services Act - all sections. H.R. 5926 - RESILIENT Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 6456 Serving Rural America Act - all sections. - State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Cooperative Development Program and Power Africa - Issues related to FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to COVID-19 HR 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act and HR 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. H.R. 5859 T Trillion Trees Act. H.R. 2607 Resilient Federal Forests Act. Rural broadband deployment Rural development and implementation of 2018 Farm Bill - 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. - National Defense Authorization Act Issues associated with defense critical electric infrastructures, utility privatization, defense community infrastructure, and electric cooperatives roles, responsibilities, processes and requirements with DoD facilities. - Lobbyists: WYNN, MONTEESTEPHEN, CHRISTOPHERCASSADY, JOHNGUTIERREZ, PAULBOURGE, BRIDGETTETHOMAS, HILLHamill, Robert BrendanKAUMAYA, BILJANAMCDONALD, SAMANTHAWISMER, KELLYFINKEL, LOUIS
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Money Spent:
Amount | Client | Government Entities |
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$760,000
Jul 22, 2019
SECOND QUARTER REPORT
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
SENATEHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
$590,000
Jan 21, 2020
FOURTH QUARTER REPORT
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
SENATEHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
$550,000
Apr 22, 2019
FIRST QUARTER REPORT
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
SENATEHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
$550,000
Oct 21, 2019
THIRD QUARTER REPORT
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
SENATEHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
$540,000
Jan 22, 2019
FOURTH QUARTER REPORT
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
SENATEHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
$540,000
Apr 20, 2020
FIRST QUARTER REPORT
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
SENATEHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES