Utility Energy Services Contracts Guidance to Federal Agencies. HR 301, "New Manhattan Project for Energy Independence" to support RD&D to advance clean energy technologies; HR 909, "A Roadmap for America's Energy Future" to address domestic energy policy, including renewable energy; S 4, "Make America the World's Leader in Clean Energy Act" to promote clean energy; S 559, Securing America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act" including renewable electricity and energy efficiency resource standards; S 741, to amend PURPA to establish a renewable energy standard; S 1000, "Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011", (efficiency); S 1321, the "Practical Energy Plan Act of 2011"; S 1491, "PURPA's Legislative Upgrade to State Authority (PURPA PLUS) Act"; S 1510, "Clean Energy Financing Act of 2011"; S 1586, to establish a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Program; S 1961, "LIHEAP Protection Act"; S 2146, the "Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012"; S 2216, "Rural Energy Savings Program Act", (energy efficiency); S 2465, "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 212", (energy efficiency, electric transportation); HR 2781, to establish a high efficiency gas turbine RD&D program; HR 2782, to establish a wind energy research and development program; HR 2994, the "Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011"; HR 3389, the "Consortia-Led Energy Advancement Networks Act" (Markey); HR 3574, to revise the formula for allocating funding to States under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981; HR 3626, "LIHEAP Protection Act", HR 3807, "Guaranteed Energy Assistance Act of 2011", HR 4017, "Smart Energy ct", (efficiency); HR 4026, "Energy Assistance for American Families Act"; HR 4230, "HOMES Act", (efficiency); HR 4273, the "Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012"; HR 4850, the "enabling Energy Saving Innovations Act", (energy efficiency); HR 5325, "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2012", (energy efficiency, electric transportation); HR 5967, the "American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act" to establish a federal RES/EERS program; HR 6533, to establish minimum levels for assistance for certain States under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, (LIHEAP); JH Res. 117, the "Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013," (LIHEAP); S 398, "Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act of 2011" (efficiency); S 3240, "Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012", (LIHEAP, rural transportation); S 3352, "Expanding Industrial Energy and Water Efficiency Incentives Act of 2012," (combined heat and power); S 3371, the "Renewable Energy Environmental Research Act"; Subcommittee Draft, the "Departments of Labor Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2013," (LIHEAP); Transmission sitting, permitting, management issues generally and pricing incentives; Utility Energy Services Contracts Guidance to Federal Agencies.  

Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities in any legislation considered by the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee regarding energy and climate legislation affecting natural gas utilities, including efficiency mandates.  These issues arose in HR 910, Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011, S 559, Security America's Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies, S 398, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreement Act, S 1000, Energy Saving Act of 2011, S 1737, Sensible Accounting to Value Energy (SAVE) Act, HR 4017, Smart Energy Act, S 1914, Cut Energy Bills at Home Act, HR 6582, The American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act.  

Oppose legislation to restrict or discourage natural gas production. HR 97, the "Free Industry Act" to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; HR 153, the "Ensuring Affordable Energy Act" To prohibit funding for EPA to implement greenhouse gas regulations; HR 680, to prohibit U.S. contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; HR 199, the "Protect America's Energy and Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2011" to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; HR 750, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act: to preempt actions related to greenhouse gases through regulations or common law; HR 872, "Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011", (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); HR 910, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011" to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1023, the "No More Excuses Energy Act of 2011", including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1287, "3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011", including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; HR 1292, the "Energy Production Freedom Act", to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act; HR 1872, the "Employment Protection Act" to requires EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; HR 2250, the "EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011" to provide additional time for EPA to issue industrial boiler MACT standards; HR 2401, the "Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act of 2011", to require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions of the Environmental Protection Agency (Sullivan); HR 2891, "America's Energy Independence Act", to delay EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule; HR 3391, the "Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act" (Pingreee); HR 3379, the "Regional Haze Federalism Act", to provide states increased flexibility in implementing standards though State implementation plans; HR 3409, the "Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Act"; HR 4255, the "Accountability in Grants Act," to prohibit EPA grants under CAA sec. 103 outside the U.S.; HR 4304, the "Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2012," defines the scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act; HR 4387, to delay CSAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; HR 4965, "Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act", (draft guidance); HR 6091, regional haze and other environmental provision in FY 2013 Interior Appropriations legislation; HR 6172, to prohibit EPA from finalizing any GHG performance standards for EGUs until CCS is found to be technologically and economically feasible; H. Res. 672, resolution regarding federal climate policy; S 15, to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions; S 77, the "Pollution and Costs Reduction Act" to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce pollution and lower costs for building owners; S 228, the "Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act" to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases; S 231, the "EPA Stationary Source Regulations suspension Act" to suspend for 2 years EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act; S 482, the "Energy Tax Prevision Act of 2011" to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the Clean Air Act; S 609, the "Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the 
Economy (CARE) Act of 2011" to provide for the establishment of a committee to assess the effects of certain federal regulatory mandates related to energy and the environment; S 706, the "3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011" including provisions to prevent climate change or global warming regulations under the Clean Air Act; S 1292, the "Employment Protection Act" to require EPA to consider employment and other economic impacts prior to regulations or other actions; Clean Water Act Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; "Waters of the U.S." draft guidance; S 1392, the "EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011" to delay Boiler MACT; S 1393, the "Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act" to prohibit enforcement of SEC climate change interpretive guidance; S 1538, the "regulatory Time-Out Act of 2011", S 1720, the "Jobs Through Growth Act", provisions related to EPA regulations; S 1805, regarding the scope of EPA authority to reject all or part of a State implementation plan under the CAA; S 1815, the "Cross State Air Pollution Act", to codify and delay the implementation dates for a final EPA rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; S 1833, the "Fair Compliance Act of 2011", to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for [the EPA Utility MACT and CSAPR rules]; S 2122, "Defense of Environment and Property Act", (defines scope of federal Jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act); S 2245, "Preserve the Waters of U.S. Act", (draft guidance); S 2300, to delay SCAPR compliance deadline for non-CAIR states; S 2365, the "Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act", comprehensive energy/environmental regulatory reform, including provisions to prohibit EPA greenhouse gas regulations under the CAA; S 3053, to require senate confirmation of EPA Regional Administrators; S 3240, "Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012", (Clean Water Act-related amendments on Waters of the United States); S.J. Res. 37, disapproving EPA MATS rules; SA 2367 to HR 3240, Hagan-Crapo Amendment to Senate Farm Bill, (Clarify that a Clean Water Act permit is not required for products licensed under FIFRA); Environmental provisions in draft text of FY 2013 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill released by Senate Committee on Appropriations; Clean Water Act, Section 316(b) - cooling water intake structure rule-making; "Waters of the U.S." draft guidance. S 21, "Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act"; HR 76, "Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act"; HR 174, "Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act"; S 413, "Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act"; HR 668, "SHIELD Act"; HR 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act"; HR 3523, "Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; S 1342, "Grid Cyber Security Act"; S. 847, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, (reauthorization and reform of the Toxic Substances Control [TSCA]); S. 2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012; Chemical Security (CFATS) Regulatory Program (oversight issues). 

Support pro-industry Cybersecurity bills that have a public-private partnership (no top-down regulatory process); public-private information sharing; liability protections for information sharing; federal R&D support; and appropriate criminal penalties for bad actors.

HR 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011; HR 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2012; HR 3834, Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2012; HR 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2012; S 3342, SECURE IT Act (re-introduction of S 2151; S 3402); S 3414, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012. HR 2273, "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act", regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations; S 1751, "Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act", regulates coal ash under existing municipal solid waste landfill regulations; HR 3862, "Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act", (introduce transparency and broaden participation in settlement of regulatory lawsuits); S 3512, the "Coal Ast Recycling and Oversight Act of 2012," (bill to establish minimum federal requirements for state coal ash regulatory programs). HR 500, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new quailed plug-in-electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit; S 1813, "MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century): (tax issues); HR 3091, to make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends; HR 3768, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the credit for plug-in electric drive vehicles; HR 4348, Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report, (pension smoothing provisions); S 232, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the manufacturer limitation on the number of new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles eligible for credit; S 1285, "Hybrid and Electric Trucks and Infrastructure Act" (electric vehicles); S 1647, a bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; S 2161, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for certain plug-in vehicles; HR 8, the "Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012," (extension of current rate on dividends); HR 4078, the "red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act," (compilation of House Regulatory Reform bills, work on sue and settle);  S 3412, the "Middle Class Tax Act," (extension of current rate on dividends); S 3521, the "Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012," (electric vehicle infrastructure credit, taxation, Internal Revenue Code).  

Support lower rates on taxation of dividends.  This issue arose in HR 3091, to make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends; S 1647 to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gain rates, HR 8, The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012.  

Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives.  This issue arose in HR 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 734, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011; S 1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011.  Support incentives to produce biogas.  The issue arose in HR 6212, the Biogas Investment Tax Credit Act.  

Support incentives for high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and water heaters (25C tax credits). HR 5325, the "Energy and Water Development and related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013," (appropriations issues generally); HR 5326, the "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013," (appropriations issues generally); HR 5854, Military, Veterans Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); HR 5856, the "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2013," (appropriations issues generally); HR 5972, the "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013," (appropriations issues generally); HR 6020, the "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013," (appropriations issues generally); S 2322, the "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013," (appropriations issues generally); S 2323, Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S 2465, Energy & Water Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S 3301, Financial Services Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S 3295, Labor, HHS Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); S 3215, Military, Veterans Appropriations Act, (appropriations issues generally); FY 2013 Interior Environment Appropriations; H. Con. Res. 112, FY 2013 Budget Resolution; HJ RES 117 (PL 112-175), the "Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013," (appropriations issues generally).  

Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in both the CR and final appropriations bill.  The issue arose in HR 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011; H. Res 778, Continuing Appropriations Resolution 2013.  Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. HR 2682, "Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011", (Over-the-Counter derivatives); HR 3527, "Protecting Main Street End User from Excessive Regulation Act", (Over-the-Counter derivatives). S 158, "STB Reauthorization"; S 49, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; S 1813, "MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century)" (electric vehicles); HR 7, "The American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act", (alternative fuel vehicles); HR 1380, "New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011"; (alternative fuel vehicles); S 948, "Electric Vehicles Act"; S 1863, "New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011", (alternative fuel vehicles); S 1921, "Reducing Energy Use Through Retrofitting Older Vehicles Act"; S 2204, "Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act", (electric vehicles); HR 1402, to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government; HR 1685, "Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011"; HR 1687, Option Fuel Standard Act of 2011; HR 3374, Hybrid Truck Incentives Improvement Act", HR 4348, Surface Transportation Bill Extension and Conference Report", (electric vehicles by America provisions); HR 5187, IMPACT Act (electric vehicle credits); HR 6083, the "Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012," (LIHEAP transportation); S 739, a bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Senate at no net cost to the Federal Government.  

Promote and protect the interests of natural gas utilities regarding pipeline safety legislation and any regulatory regime affecting natural gas utilities.  

HR 2845; Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 signed into law January 3, 2012. 
 
Promote the development of the natural gas vehicle market by supporting various incentives.  This issue arose in HR 1380, Support incentives to encourage expansion of the natural gas vehicle market, New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS Act); S 734, advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2011; S 1001, Alternative Fuel Vehicles Competitiveness and Energy Security Act of 2011; HR 7, the America Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012; S 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act, Amendment 1782 (Nat Gas Act), HR 1712, Job Creation and Energy Security Act.  

Support incentives for expansion of natural gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations.  Support incentives for natural gas vehicles.  Advocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. HR 607, "Broadband Spectrum for First Responders Act"; HR 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act", (Public Safety Broadband Network); HR 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011" (spectrum); S. 28, "Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act"; S. 911, "Strengthening Public-Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act (SPECTRUM Act)"; S 1029, "Electric Consumer Right to Know Act (eKNOW)"; S 1222, Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA). HR 1325, "American Manufacturing Efficiency and Retraining Investment Collaboration Achievement Works Act of AMERICA Works Act", (workforce credentialing); HR 4297, "Workforce Investment Improvement Act of 2012", (workforce training); S 1243, "American Manufacturing Efficiency and retraining Investment Collaboration Achievement Works At of AMERICA Works Act", (workforce credentialing). S 3457, the "Veterans Job Corps Act of 2012," (workforce training, credentials).
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