ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES - 2025 fourth_quarter · Congress.wiki

ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES - 2025 fourth_quarter · Congress.wiki

Clean Air and Water (quality)View all

Review and engage on issues related to the definition of "Waters of the United States" Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0093. H.R.1267 Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act. Engage on issues related to ensuring a fair regulatory environment for water providers. H.R. 3376 Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2025. Engage on issues related to increasing funding resources for controlling water pollution and infrastructure investments. H.R. 2401, Urban Waters Federal Partnership Act of 2025. Work on efforts related to improving connection between urban communities and waterways and improving coordination among federal agencies. H.J.Res 18 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI). Track issues related to LCRI and implementation. H.R. 2269/S.1092 WIPPES Act. Engage on issues related to no flush labeling for personal wipes. H.R. 2903 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permitting terms, and for other purposes. Work to extend the maximum term of an NPDES permit from five to ten years. Highlight the importance of the inclusion of ballast water in EPA's final rule on Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance. Review and engage on H.J. Res 18 related to the EPA Lead and Copper Rule. Review and engage on issues related to S.2388 the Water Infrastructure Modernization Act. Review and engage on issues related to PFAS Data Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA - Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2020-0549. Review and engage on H.R.3427, the Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act.

Contacted:Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Natural ResourcesView all

S.322 Improving Atmospheric Rivers Forecasts Act. Support efforts to improve weather forecasting. H.R. 338 Every Drop Counts Act. Support efforts to increase surface and groundwater storage. H.R. 337 Groundwater Recharge Technical Assistance Act. Support work to improve groundwater recharge, aquifer storage, and water source substitution projects. H.R. 635 WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act. Support efforts to increases Tribal access to federal water conservation and efficiency grants. H.R. 471 Fix Our Forests Act. Engage on efforts relating to improving forest health conditions in critical watersheds. H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act of 2025. Engage on issues related to improving the implementation of the Endangered Species Act. H.R.106 LIST Act of 2025. Engage on issues related to the listing of endangered species. H.R. 302 The Water Rights Protection Act. Work to protect state allocated water rights from federal overreach. S.607/H.R. 1459 Protect the West Act. Work to increase resources to improve forest health. H.R. 1894 Federally Integrated Species Health Act (FISH Act). Engage to improve federal agency coordination on species management. Review and provide comment regarding definition of harm under the Endangered Species act.ID FWS-HQ-ES-2025-0034-212976. Review and support the San Francisco Bay Restoration Program Technical Correction Act (H.R.1382) Review and support the Groundwater Recharge Technical Assistance Act (H.R. 337) Engage on A bill providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt". (H.J.Res.78) Review and support the Proven Forest Management Act (H.R. 179) Review and track the Forest Service Accountability Act (S. 1061/H.R. 1762) Support and engage on the U.S. Senate version of the Fix Our Forests Act (S.1462) Engage to support legislation that provide additional tools to the International Boundary Water Commission to improve water quality. Support "A bill to authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes" (H.R. 1948). Track and engage issues related to H.R.3889, the National Prescribed Fire Act. Engage to support H.R.3717, the Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act.

Contacted:Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service