Energy Choice Act, advocated for consumer choice in energy; Supported the Congressional Review Act regarding gas-powered water heaters (H.J. Res. 20 and S.J. Res. 4). Advocated for funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and staffing at the agency level for smooth administration of the program. Advocated for reform to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (Public Law 94-163). Met with OMB on DOE Process Rule. Discussed Consumer Furnace Rule.
Seeking Renewal/extension of tax credit provisions related to alternative fuel and alternative fuel infrastructure within the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R.5376)/ (Public Law 117-169); H.R. 2448 - Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2023.; H.R. 1347, the American Investment in Manufacturing and Main Street (AIMM) Act, reform of IRC Section 163(j).
Advocated for rollback of implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and other proposed tariffs; Implementation of relevant propane-eligible provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)/ (PL-117-58); Propose a special exemption from certain Hours of Service Requirements for propane industry drivers; advocating for changes to Hours-of-Service rulemaking, Rail Safety Act of 2023 (S. 576) (H.R. 1674). Discussed concerns about Process Safety Management with officials. Discussed Transit Buses with the Federal Transit Administration. Participated in Surface Transportation Boards Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee
Appropriations requests for combined heat & power technology; Appropriations requests for renewable propane; Dept of Energy on research and development for propane; Appropriations request for Data Center Propane Power Generation Continuation of funding and flexibility for LIHEAP.
NDAA- expand the use of propane at domestic installations.
Farm Bill - incentivizing the storage of propane at agricultural facilities (H.R. 1302).
Discussed concerns about stamping and readability on propane cylinders with hazardous materials leadership among staff. Met with PHMSA on off-road tanks.
Discussed renewable propane use under the RFS program with EPA officials. Discussed Propane School Bus Grants with EPA. Discussed Risk Management Program with EPA.
Worked with the State and Commerce Departments on Propane Exports.
Discussed Process Safety Management with OSHA Officials.