ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Review and engage on issues related to implementation of P.L. 118-158 (FY2025 CR though 3/14/2025). H.R. 1968 (P.L.119-4), FY2025 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act. Review and engage on issues related to development of FY2026 federal funding.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1968

HOM · Homeland Security

H.R.2344/S.1118 Water Intelligence, Security, and Cyber Threat Protection Act. Engage on efforts related to strengthening cybersecurity for drinking water and wastewater utilities by expanding access to the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center. Engage on general issues related to physical and cyber security relevant to water and power providers.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R.2344, S.1118

CAW · Clean 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-2025-0093. 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.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R.1267, H.R. 3376, H.R. 2401, H.J.Res 18, H.R. 2269, S.1092, H.R. 2903

NAT · Natural Resources

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.

Literal federal measure citations: S.322, H.R. 338, H.R. 337, H.R. 635, H.R. 471, H.R. 1897, H.R.106, H.R. 302, S.607, H.R. 1459, H.R. 1894

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

H.R.1255 Investing in Our Communities Act. Work to restore the tax-exempt status of advance refundingfor municipal bondsso stateand local governments can more efficiently investin projectsthroughout their communities. S.857/H.R.1871 Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act. Work to clarify that water conservation rebates from water utilities for conservation and runoff management improvements should not be subject to federal tax.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R.1255, S.857, H.R.1871

UTI · Utilities

Engage on issues related to the resiliency of electric supply and power grid including the importance of hydropower.

AGR · Agriculture

Engage on issues related to implementation of the Farm Bill and related programs including P.L.118-158 (extension of P.L.115-334). Engage on issues related to protecting headwater areas and improving the health of USDA forest service lands. S.1061/H.R. 1762 Forest Service Accountability Act. Track statis of this legislation and potential impacts on the Forest Service.

Literal federal measure citations: S.1061, H.R. 1762

SCI · Science/Technology

S.322 Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act. Support efforts to improve weather forecasting (Also under NAT) Engage on issues related to improving weather data and weather forecasting including seasonal to sub-seasonal forecasting.

Literal federal measure citations: S.322