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Repeal of Section 433 AGA continues to advocate for the repeal of Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 which states both new and existing/renovated federal buildings phase out the consumption of fossil fuel generated energy by 2030. No legislation introduced. H.R. 1848 LIFT America Act Sections pertaining to pipeline, RNG, hydrogen, and DOE energy grant provisions. H.R. 1512 CLEAN Future Act Promotion of the inclusion of the role of natural gas in our nations clean energy future. AGA found the bill did not support the role of natural gas in our nations clean energy future. H.R. 4153, Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act The legislation would make significant investments in energy innovation and infrastructure, including carbon capture, advanced nuclear, renewables, efficiency, and storage. After a decade of innovation, it establishes a technology-neutral clean energy standard that would reduce CO2 emissions 80% by 2050. HR 6084, Energy Product Reliability Act Legislation that would establish a quasi-independent pipeline reliability organization that would conflict with PHMSA authority over pipeline safety, TSA authority over pipeline security and overall state regulatory authority over gas distribution systems. Clean Energy Standard Would create incentives for utilities to include more clean energy into their energy supply. American Jobs Plan Promotion of the inclusion of natural gas, hydrogen, and renewable natural gas technologies in our nations clean energy future; no legislation introduced. Discussion draft to amend Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the research, Development, and demonstration of clean hydrogen technologies and for other purposes Promotion of R&D to include end-use applications of hydrogen. Discussion draft to identify hydrogen deployment barriers Promotion of the inclusion of end-use applications of hydrogen.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":56273,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"GEORGE","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"LOWE","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":56889,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"BRIAN","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"CAUDILL","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"ENV","general_issue_code_display":"Environment/Superfund","description":"S. 645 Methane Emissions Reduction Act AGA found the bill did not support the role of natural gas in our nations clean energy future and would increase the energy costs of customers across the nation. H.Res. 318 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that clean water is a national priority and that the April 21, 2020, Navigable Waters Protection Rule should not be withdrawn or vacated. H.R. 1512 CLEAN Future Act Promotion of the inclusion of the role of natural gas in our nations clean energy future. AGA found the bill did not support the role of natural gas in our nations clean energy future. 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H.R. 3078 Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Act Legislation to strengthen the Department of Energys ability to respond to physical and cybersecurity threats to pipelines and LNG facilities. S.2407 Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021 Legislation that would institute a mandatory cyber incident reporting scheme for designated critical infrastructure entities. H.R. 5440 Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act Legislation that would institute a mandatory cyber incident reporting scheme for designated critical infrastructure entities. S. 2875 Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021- Cyber incident reporting and the impact on critical infrastructure and Gas Utilities. H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Cyber incident reporting and the impact on critical infrastructure and gas utilities. 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Pipeline Security Authorities (CISA-TSA) Legislation Draft Draft legislation to move pipeline cybersecurity authority from the Transportation Security Administration to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (physical security responsibility would remain at TSA).","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":56273,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"GEORGE","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"LOWE","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":56889,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"BRIAN","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"CAUDILL","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"TRA","general_issue_code_display":"Transportation","description":"H.R. 5089, Alternative Fuel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2019, Section 2, extension of tax credit for alternative fuels. oSupport incentives for expansion of natural-gas as transportation fuel and fueling stations. oSupport incentives for natural gas vehicles. oAdvocate for research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies. 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