DESERT WATER AGENCY

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Track and report on H.R. 4647, the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act. Track and report on an administrative fix to the federal tax on water conservation rebates.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 4647

NAT · Natural Resources

Advocate for salinity control efforts on the Colorado River, specifically the Paradox Valley Unit Advocate for the Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Program and other water conservation initiatives. Assist in communications with relevant agencies, authorizing committees, and delegation regarding long-term water supply planning in DWA service area. Track and report on issues relating to groundwater management. Track and report on the development of the Post-2026 Operating Guidelines on the Colorado River. Track and report on the development of federal permitting reform. Track and report on updates to the Endangered Species Act regulations.

IND · Indian/Native American Affairs

Track and report on the development of Aqua Caliente Water Rights Settlement legislation.

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Track and report on the FY2026 and FY 2027 appropriations and budget process. Advocate for the inclusion of a Community Project Funding Request in the FY2027 appropriations bill.

CAW · Clean Air and Water (quality)

Track and report on the Clean Water Act related legislation rulemaking. Track and report on PFAS related legislation and rulemaking. Track and report on Safe Drinking Water Act related regulations and rulemakings.

TRA · Transportation

Track and report on the development of the upcoming Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA).

AGR · Agriculture

Track and report on the development of the Farm Bill.