NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION

ENG · Energy/Nuclear

Energy Choice Act, advocated for consumer choice in energy; Supported Congressional Review Act regarding gas-powered water heaters (H.J. Res. 20 and S.J. Res. 4).

Literal federal measure citations: H.J. Res. 20, S.J. Res. 4

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

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).

Literal federal measure citations: H.R.5376, H.R. 2448, H.R. 1347

TRA · Transportation

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).

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 3684, S. 576, H.R. 1674

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Appropriations requests for combined heat & power technology; Appropriations requests for renewable propane; Dept. of Energy on research and development for propane; Appropriations request for reform of GREET model and AFLEET tool. Continuation of funding and flexibility for LIHEAP;

HOM · Homeland Security

Discussed FEMA Floodplain guidance with agency officials.

DEF · Defense

NDAA- expand the use of propane at domestic installations.

AGR · Agriculture

Farm Bill - incentivizing the storage of propane at agriculture facilities (H.R. 1302).

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1302

CSP · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products

Discussed concerns about stamping and readability on propane cylinders with hazardous materials leadership at staff.

ENV · Environment/Superfund

Discussed renewable propane use under RFS program with EPA officials. Discussed problems with models in the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program relating to propane.