- BUDBudget/Appropriations
Monitored and reported on issues and activities related to H.R.7147, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act of 2026 (DHS FY26 appropriations). Monitored and reported on issues and activities related to H.R.7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. Monitored and reported on issues and activities related to H.R.6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026.
- CAWClean Air and Water (quality)
Review and engage on issues related to the definition of "Waters of the United States" Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322. Review and engage on issues related to the Review of Science on Fluoride in Drinking Water: Preliminary Assessment Plan and Literature Survey - Docket ID No.EPA-HQOW-2025-3823. Review and engage on issues related to National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for Perchlorate - Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2024-0592. S.3738 Making Our Communities Resilient through Enhancing Water for Agriculture, Technology, and Residences (MORE WATER) Act. Engage on issues related to large-scale
- NATNatural Resources
S.3693 Large-Scale Water Recycling Program Reauthorization Act. Support efforts to reauthorize the Bureau of Reclamation's Large-Scale Water Recycling Program. H.R.6204/S.3693 Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act. Support efforts to reauthorize the Bureau of Reclamation's Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program. H.R.1897 Endangered Species Act (ESA) Amendments Act of 2025. Engage and review issues related to endangered species reform and impacts on water supply. H.R.3717 - Golden Mussel Control and Eradication Act of 2026. Support issues related to the study and eradication
- TAXTaxation/Internal Revenue Code
S.857/H.R.1871 Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act. Support efforts related to exempting water conservation rebates from federal tax. Track issues related to municipal bonds including the tax exempt status of municipal bonds and advance refunding of municipal bonds.
- UTIUtilities
Support efforts to provide affordable water resources via H.R.4733 the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act. Engage on issues related to the resiliency of electric supply and power grid including the importance of hydropower.
- HOMHomeland Security
Engage on issues related to emergency preparedness and response by supporting H.R.2308 the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act. Engage on general issues related to physical and cyber security relevant to water and power providers.
- AGRAgriculture
H.R.7567 Farm, Food, and National Security Act (Farm Bill). Support efforts related to forestry and water conservation for agricultural producers and irrigation districts. S.3609/H.R.582 Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act. Support efforts to enhance wildfire resilience through federal funding assistance. S.3737 Growing Resilient Operations from Water-Saving and Municipal-Agricultural Reciprocally-beneficial Transactions (GROW SMART) Act. Support efforts related to innovative approaches to agricultural water efficiency projects.
- SCIScience/Technology
Engage on issues related to improving weather data and weather forecasting, including seasonal to sub-seasonal forecasting.
- TRATransportation
Review and engage on issues associated with the implementation of the 2024 Water Resources Development Act - P.L.118-272. Engage on water infrastructure issues relating to the development of the 2026 Water Resources Development Act.