ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES

Engage on issues related to emergency preparedness and response by supporting H.R.2308 the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act. Engage on general issues related to physical and cyber security relevant to water and power providers.

H.R.7567 Farm, Food, and National Security Act (Farm Bill). Support efforts related to forestry and water conservation for agricultural producers and irrigation districts. S.3609/H.R.582 Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act. Support efforts to enhance wildfire resilience through federal funding assistance. S.3737 Growing Resilient Operations from Water-Saving and Municipal-Agricultural Reciprocally-beneficial Transactions (GROW SMART) Act. Support efforts related to innovative approaches to agricultural water efficiency projects.

Engage on issues related to improving weather data and weather forecasting, including seasonal to sub-seasonal forecasting.

Review and engage on issues related to U.S. Office of Management and Budget: "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance"; Docket ID No. OMB-2026-0034. Monitored and reported on issues and activities related to H.R.8646, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027. Monitored and reported on issues and activities related to H.R.9022, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027. Monitored and reported on issues and activities related to H.R.9310, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027. Monitored and reported on issues and activities related to H.R.9171, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027. Monitor efforts related to H.R.7147, Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.

Review and engage on issues related to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: "Draft Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 6"; Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2022-0946 H.R.9497 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Support issues related to critical water infrastructure priorities within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation including dam safety reauthorization, disaster debris removal, forecast-informed reservoir operations, and environmental infrastructure funding. H.R.7845 Drought Relief Obtained Using Government Help Today Act of 2026. Engage on issues related to increasing the federal assistance cap for the Water Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act (WIFIA) program from 80 percent to 90 percent for projects with regional or national significance, projects in drought-stricken communities, and projects in low-income communities. S.3738 Making Our Communities Resilient through Enhancing Water for Agriculture, Technology, and Residences (MORE WATER) Act. Engage on issues related to large-scale water recycling, water conveyance, and water reuse. S.3590, Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act of 2026. Engage on issues related to clean water and drinking water infrastructure resilience and sustainability for midsize and large water utilities. H.R.1267 Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act. Engage on issues related to ensuring a fair regulatory environment for water providers. S.1092 WIPPES Act. Engage on issues related to no flush labeling for personal wipes.

Review and engage on issues associated with the implementation of the 2024 Water Resources Development Act - P.L.118-272. Engage on water infrastructure issues relating to the development of the 2026 Water Resources Development Act.

S.4812 Firefighting Infrastructure for Rural and Exurban Smaller Municipalities Augmenting Residential Fuels Treatments Act of 2026 or the FIRE SMART Act of 2026. Support efforts to expand funding eligibility for State Revolving Fund (SRF) projects with fire suppression benefits in high-risk rural areas. S.3693 Large-Scale Water Recycling Program Reauthorization Act. Support efforts to reauthorize the Bureau of Reclamation's Large-Scale Water Recycling Program. H.R.6204/S.3693 Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act. Support efforts to reauthorize the Bureau of Reclamation's Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program. H.R.1897 Endangered Species Act (ESA) Amendments Act of 2025. Engage and review issues related to endangered species reform and impacts on water supply. H.R.3717 - Golden Mussel Control and Eradication Act of 2026. Support issues related to the study and eradication of the golden mussel species in the state of California.

S.857/H.R.1871 Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act. Support efforts related to exempting water conservation rebates from federal tax. Track issues related to municipal bonds including the tax exempt status of municipal bonds and advance refunding of municipal bonds.

Review and engage on efforts related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: "Notice of Solicitation of Input on Potential Future Changes to Nationwide Permits"; Docket ID No. COE-2026-0001. Monitor efforts related to water use amongst data centers regarding S.4213, the Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act. Support efforts related to increasing roles for multi-benefit water project navigators via H.R.7408/S.3792, the Water Project Navigators Act. Support efforts related to the increase of categorical exclusions for local community water projects via S.4120, the Community Water Project Acceleration Act. Support efforts to provide affordable water resources via H.R.4733 the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act. Engage on issues related to the resiliency of electric supply and power grid including the importance of hydropower.