ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES

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. Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act (H.R.517/S.132) support legislation that would aid individuals that have dealt with natural disasters like fire. Review and support the Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act (H.R.1491/S. 1438). Advancing Water Reuse Act (H.R.2940) support this legislation that would establish a tax credit for industrial water reuse. Engage in support of H.R.4181 the Wildfire Infrastructure and Landowner Tax Relief (WILTR) Act Engage and support efforts related to H.R.1105 the Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act

Engage on issues related to the resiliency of electric supply and power grid including the importance of hydropower. Support efforts to provide affordable water resources via H.R.4733 the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act.

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 budget reconciliation issues related water infrastructure contained in H.R. 1 (P.L.119-21). Review and engage on issues related to development of FY2026 federal funding. Monitored and reported on activities related to H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026

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. Review and engage on H.J. Res 18 related to the EPA Lead and Copper Rule. Review and engage on issues related to S.2388 the Water Infrastructure Modernization Act. Review and engage on issues related to PFAS Data Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA - Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2020-0549. Review and engage on H.R.3427, the Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act.

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. Review and provide comment regarding definition of harm under the Endangered Species act.ID FWS-HQ-ES-2025-0034-212976. Review and support the San Francisco Bay Restoration Program Technical Correction Act (H.R.1382) Review and support the Groundwater Recharge Technical Assistance Act (H.R. 337) Engage on A bill providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt". (H.J.Res.78) Review and support the Proven Forest Management Act (H.R. 179) Review and track the Forest Service Accountability Act (S. 1061/H.R. 1762) Support and engage on the U.S. Senate version of the Fix Our Forests Act (S.1462) Engage to support legislation that provide additional tools to the International Boundary Water Commission to improve water quality. Support "A bill to authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes" (H.R. 1948). Track and engage issues related to H.R.3889, the National Prescribed Fire Act. Engage to support H.R.3717, the Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act.

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. Review and engage on H.R.2594 a bill to establish a Water Risk and Resilience Organization to develop risk and resilience requirements for the water sector. Engage on issues related to cybersecurity in the water sector and support H.R.1549 the Water Security Enhancement Act. Engage on issues related to emergency preparedness and response by supporting H.R.2308 the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act.

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. Engage on and support Agriculture Export Promotion Act of 2025 (H.R. 1086) Work to support the Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act S.984/H.R. 2156 Engage in support of H.R.4879 the Emergency Rural Water Response Act,

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.

Review and engage on H.R.1285, Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act. Review and engage on issues associated with the implementation of the 2024 Water Resources Development Act - P.L.118-272.