CITY OF NEWPORT

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Advocate for inclusion of Community Project Funding Requests in the FY2026 appropriations process. Assist in communications with relevant agencies, authorizing committees, and delegation about the need for increased funding for the FEMA High Hazard Dam program. Track and report on the implementation of FY2024 appropriations measures that are pertinent to water management. Track and report on the FY2025 and FY 2026 appropriations and budget process. Track and report on developments regarding the federal assistance pause directive.

NAT · Natural Resources

Assist in communications with the Bureau of Reclamation, authorizing committees, and delegation regarding high hazard dam program and other infrastructure measures to address dams in need of repair.

TRA · Transportation

Track and report on the development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022, and communicate with members of House of Representatives and Senate to include Newport, Oregon authorizing language. Track and report on the implementations of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-227). Track and report on any legislation surrounding the FEMA high hazard dam program. Track and report on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Track and report on the Twenty First Century Dams Act. Assist in communications with relevant agencies, authorizing committees, and delegation regarding high hazard dam program and other infrastructure measures to address dams in need of repair. Track and report on the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program Track and report on the WIFIA Amendments Act of 2023.