DESERT WATER AGENCY

TRA · Transportation

Track and report on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58). Track and report on the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (Public Law 117-169). Track and report on the implementations of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-227).

CAW · Clean Air and Water (quality)

Track and report on the Clean Water Act related legislation and Waters of the United States rulemaking. Track and report on PFAS related legislation and PFAS rulemaking.

ENV · Environment/Superfund

Track and report on the Council on Environmental Quality rulemaking regarding National Environmental Policy Act regulations. Track and report on H.R. 2269, the WIPPES Act.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 2269

GOV · Government Issues

Track and report on H.R. 2766, the Special Districts Fairness and Accessibility Act

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 2766

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 Colorado River Salinity Fix Act Track and report on the development of the Post-2026 Operating Guidelines on the Colorado River.

IND · Indian/Native American Affairs

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

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Assist in communications with relevant agencies, authorizing committees, and delegation to ensure staff understands the importance of water conservation and the treatment of water conservation rebates the same as energy efficiency rebates under federal tax code. Track and report on H.R. 4647, the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act. Track and report on H.R 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 4647, H.R 1

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Track and report on the FY2025 and FY 2026 appropriations and budget process. Track and report on developments regarding the federal assistance pause directive. Advocate for the inclusion of a Community Project Funding Request in the FY2026 appropriations bill.

AGR · Agriculture

Track and report on the development of the Farm Bill.