NAT — Natural Resources
Tracking water issues generally, issues related to Doheny Ocean Water Desalination Project, Bureau of Reclamation Grants, other federal grants, authorizations and appropriations for water programs. Environmental Issues affecting water districts. WIIN Act Reauthorization. Bipartisan Infrastructure legislation. WaterSMART water recycling and reuse program.
Lobbyists: RYAN LEAVITT (covered position: Special Assistant, Law Clerk- Sen. Mike Lee Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent- Sen. Dean Heller Counsel- Sen. Orrin Hatch/Sen. Judiciary Committee Legislative Director/Dept. COS- Rep. John Curtis Legislative Director- Sen. Josh Hawley)
Government entities lobbied: Bureau of Reclamation; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
BUD — Budget/Appropriations
FY2025 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, Water programs for desalination, Issues related to Doheny Ocean Water Desalination Project, Bureau of Reclamation Grants, other federal grants, authorizations and appropriations for water programs, Environmental Issues affecting water districts. WIIN Act Desalination Grant. FY25 Community Project Funding requests (THUD) for Doheny State Beach Campsite Rehab Project. FY26 Community Project Funding for Water Recycling Project (Interior-EPA).
Lobbyists: RYAN LEAVITT (covered position: Special Assistant, Law Clerk- Sen. Mike Lee Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent- Sen. Dean Heller Counsel- Sen. Orrin Hatch/Sen. Judiciary Committee Legislative Director/Dept. COS- Rep. John Curtis Legislative Director- Sen. Josh Hawley)
Government entities lobbied: Bureau of Reclamation; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD); SENATE