As Energy Bill Conference Looms, Senate Democrats and White House Oppose House Energy Bill CONGRESS: ENERGY BILL June 8, 2016 | Ben Booker Source: Timothy Cama, “House Moves Toward Conference Committee on Sweeping Energy Bill,” The Hill, May 25, 2016; Matthew Daly, “Energy Bill Prospects Dim in Dispute Over Drilling, Drought,” Associate Press, June 6, 2016; Noun Project: YugiDesign. Main Arguments For and Against House Comprehensive Energy Bill This bill is about jobs. Its about keeping energy affordable. Its about keeping energy here and across the globe. H.R. 8 is the embodiment of an all-of-the-above energy strategy…the future of American energy does not need to be a series of choices between the environment and the economy.” “ [The House bill is] a partisan, special interest package that fails to invest in infrastructure, leads to more energy, consumption and carbon pollution, stacks the deck against the environment, and… undermines protections for our public lands and wildlife.” “ - Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton (R- MI 6 th ) - House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA 12 th ) Expedites energy project permitting process and reduces regulatory burden for oil and gas producers Improves drought and wildfire fighting capabilities Fails to invest in renewable energy and clean infrastructure, while expanding oil exploration Weakens environmental protections and threatens endangered species

YeaNay Not Voting Republicans23366 Democrats81728 Total House Passed Comprehensive Energy Bill on Largely Partisan Lines In Vote CONGRESS: ENERGY BILL June 8, 2016 | Ben Booker Source: Timothy Cama, “House Moves Toward Conference Committee on Sweeping Energy Bill,” The Hill, May 25, 2016; Congress.Gov, “Roll Call No. 250,” May 25, House Vote Count For Amended S.2012, Comprehensive Energy Bill 218 Votes Needed to Pass Analysis The House energy bill emphasizes fossil fuel extraction and production, while reducing renewable energy investments and subsidies House Republicans attached 37 already passed bills, which are largely partisan furthering angering House and Senate Democrats who believed they could reach a bipartisan deal on energy reform. The White House is threatening to veto the House energy bill because of the reduced renewable energy investment, rollback of environmental protections, and several provisions in the attached bills This has been a multi-year, multi- Congress effort, and a lot of work has gone into making sure that the bill we put forward will support the future of American energy is truly comprehensive.” - Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton (R- MI 6 th ) “

House Republicans Attached 37 Bills to Senate Energy Bill Angering Dems, Especially Over Drought Bill CONGRESS: ENERGY BILL June 8, 2016 | Ben Booker Source: Timothy Cama, “House Moves Toward Conference Committee on Sweeping Energy Bill,” The Hill, May 25, 2016; Matthew Daly, “Energy Bill Prospects Dim in Dispute Over Drilling, Drought,” Associate Press, June 6, 2016; Congress.Gov, “S.2012: Related Bills,” June 7, BillMain Aim and Provisions H.R.8: The North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act The House’s comprehensive energy bill reforms several key areas including, but not limited to, energy project permitting, bolstering grid security, easing carbon emission requirements and other regulations to increase fossil fuel production H.R. 2898: Western Water and American Food Security Act Resolve California’s drought crisis and give more water to farmers and residents primarily by limiting when dam water can be withdrawn H.R. 4583: 21 st Century Energy and Manufacturing Workforce Tasks the Department of Energy with prioritizing and developing training for energy and manufacturing jobs H.R. 2406: Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act Expand access to and opportunities for fishing, hunting and recreational shooting and manage federal lands to facilitate these activities H.R. 2647: Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015 Expedites environmental review process to public lands impacted by wildfire to improve the recovery period after wildfires Major Bills Added As Amendments to S.2012

House Chooses Representatives To Be Part of Conference Committee CONGRESS: ENERGY BILL June 8, 2016 | Ben Booker Source: Frank Vlossak IV, “House Names Conferees to Negotiate Final Energy Bill,” Energy Policy Roadmap, May 28, House CommitteeRepublicansDemocrats Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton (MI), Conference Chair McMorris Rodgers (WA), Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY), Rep. John Shimkus (IL), Rep. Joe Barton (TX), Rep. Bob Latta (OH), Rep. Pete Olson (TX), Rep. David McKinley (WV), Rep. Mike Pompeo (KS), Rep. Morgan Griffith (VA), Rep. Bill Johnson (OH), Rep. Bill Flores (TX), Rep. Markwayne Mullin (OK) Ranking Member Frank Pallone (NJ), Rep Bobby Rush (IL), Rep. Lois Capps (CA), Rep. Doris Matsui (CA), Rep. Kathy Castor (FL), Rep. John Sarbanes (MD), Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (NM), Rep. David Loebsack (IA), Rep. Paul Tonko (NY) Rep. Peter Welch (VT) AgricultureChairman Michael Conaway (TX), Rep. Glenn Thompson (PA) Ranking Member Michael Peterson (MN) Natural ResourcesChairman Bob Bishop (UT), Rep. Don Young (AK), Rep. Cynthia Lummis (WY), Rep. Jeff Denham (CA), Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR) Ranking Member Raul Girjalva (AZ), Rep. Jared Huffman (CA), Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI) Science, Space and Technology Chairman Lamar Smith (TX), Rep. Randy Weber (TX) Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX) Transportation and Infrastructure Rep. Cresent Hardy (NV), Rep. Lee Zeldin (NY)Ranking Member Peter DeFazio (OR) Representatives Chosen For Conference on Energy Bill