NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

ENV · Environment/Superfund

Prepared NWRA support materials related to federal permitting and project streamlining legislation, including H.R. 4776, the SPEED Act. Tracked Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and related federal regulatory issues affecting western water operations and project delivery.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 4776

NAT · Natural Resources

Prepared and submitted NWRA written testimony and related advocacy materials in support of multiple water and hydropower-related bills, including S. 1242, S. 2437/H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, and S. 3792. Prepared memos and member communications summarizing Senate hearing activity and the policy implications of legislation affecting Bureau of Reclamation, hydropower, urbanized canals, water project cost sharing, and other western water priorities. Supported NWRA outreach and communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy and funding issues, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and related Reclamation programs. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, and Reclamation policy.

Literal federal measure citations: S. 1242, S. 2437, H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, S. 3792

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Tracked and advanced advocacy related to the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act, including coordination with coalition partners and Congressional outreach regarding tax treatment of water conservation rebates.

AGR · Agriculture

Tracked Farm Bill and related agriculture policy discussions affecting irrigation infrastructure, conservation programs, forest management, and drought resilience as part of NWRAs broader federal policy work. Engaged with House and Senate Agriculture Committee offices regarding Farm Bill issues and their implications for western water users and irrigation interests.

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Tracked appropriations and budget developments affecting Bureau of Reclamation accounts and related western water priorities, including FY2026 funding and emerging FY2027 budget issues. Supported outreach regarding appropriations priorities, including Bureau of Reclamation Water and Related Resources, State Revolving Fund programs, USDA conservation programs, and other federal water infrastructure funding issues.

CAW · Clean Air and Water (quality)

Prepared NWRA comments, letters, emails, and member memos regarding Waters of the United States and related Clean Water Act jurisdictional and implementation issues affecting western water agencies.