Issues lobbied + lobbyists
ENV — Environment/Superfund
H.R. 3717: Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025; all provisions Discussions related to PFAS and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)/Superfund liability exemption for passive receivers Discussions related to drought in California and the West Discussions related to Los Angeles area wildfire response, recovery and mitigation Discussions related to Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 Discussions related to Santa Fe dam operations and coordination to enhance groundwater recharge and regional water supply reliability Discussions related to watershed restoration and forest management in the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
Lobbyists:- ANA SCHWAB
- LOWRY CROOK
- CHRISTOPHER KEOSIAN
- MADELINE VOITIER
- MICHAEL BRAIN — covered position: Interior Dept: Prin. Dep Asst Secy Water & Science (7/23-1/25), U.S. Bur Reclamation, Dep. Commiss. (3/22-7/23); US House: Approps Comm- Subcm Energy & Water Dev./Rltd Agencies, Prof. Staff (1/19-3/22), Comm Transp & Infra., Subcm Water Resour & Envi [new]
Government entities lobbied: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; U.S. Forest Service
NAT — Natural Resources
H.R. 3717: Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025; all provisions Discussions related to PFAS and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)/Superfund liability exemption for passive receivers Discussions related to drought in California and the West Discussions related to Los Angeles area wildfire response, recovery and mitigation Discussions related to Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 Discussions related to Santa Fe dam operations and coordination to enhance groundwater recharge and regional water supply reliability Discussions related to watershed restoration and forest management in the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
Lobbyists:- ANA SCHWAB
- LOWRY CROOK
- CHRISTOPHER KEOSIAN
- MADELINE VOITIER
- MICHAEL BRAIN — covered position: Interior Dept: Prin. Dep Asst Secy Water & Science (7/23-1/25), U.S. Bur Reclamation, Dep. Commiss. (3/22-7/23); US House: Approps Comm- Subcm Energy & Water Dev./Rltd Agencies, Prof. Staff (1/19-3/22), Comm Transp & Infra., Subcm Water Resour & Envi [new]
Government entities lobbied: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; U.S. Forest Service
CAW — Clean Air and Water (quality)
Discussions related to PFAS and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)/Superfund liability exemption for passive receivers Discussions related to drought in California and the West
Lobbyists:- ANA SCHWAB
- LOWRY CROOK
- CHRISTOPHER KEOSIAN
- MADELINE VOITIER
- MICHAEL BRAIN — covered position: Interior Dept: Prin. Dep Asst Secy Water & Science (7/23-1/25), U.S. Bur Reclamation, Dep. Commiss. (3/22-7/23); US House: Approps Comm- Subcm Energy & Water Dev./Rltd Agencies, Prof. Staff (1/19-3/22), Comm Transp & Infra., Subcm Water Resour & Envi [new]
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
TAX — Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1871: Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act; all provisions S. 857: Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act; all provisions
Lobbyists:- ANA SCHWAB
- LOWRY CROOK
- CHRISTOPHER KEOSIAN
- MADELINE VOITIER
- MICHAEL BRAIN — covered position: Interior Dept: Prin. Dep Asst Secy Water & Science (7/23-1/25), U.S. Bur Reclamation, Dep. Commiss. (3/22-7/23); US House: Approps Comm- Subcm Energy & Water Dev./Rltd Agencies, Prof. Staff (1/19-3/22), Comm Transp & Infra., Subcm Water Resour & Envi [new]
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
DIS — Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Discussions related to Los Angeles area wildfire response, recovery and mitigation
Lobbyists:- ANA SCHWAB
- CHRISTOPHER KEOSIAN
- LOWRY CROOK
- MADELINE VOITIER
- MICHAEL BRAIN — covered position: Interior Dept: Prin. Dep Asst Secy Water & Science (7/23-1/25), U.S. Bur Reclamation, Dep. Commiss. (3/22-7/23); US House: Approps Comm- Subcm Energy & Water Dev./Rltd Agencies, Prof. Staff (1/19-3/22), Comm Transp & Infra., Subcm Water Resour & Envi [new]
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
BUD — Budget/Appropriations
Discussions related to water infrastructure programs and funding
Lobbyists:- ANA SCHWAB
- CHRISTOPHER KEOSIAN
- LOWRY CROOK
- MADELINE VOITIER
- MICHAEL BRAIN — covered position: Interior Dept: Prin. Dep Asst Secy Water & Science (7/23-1/25), U.S. Bur Reclamation, Dep. Commiss. (3/22-7/23); US House: Approps Comm- Subcm Energy & Water Dev./Rltd Agencies, Prof. Staff (1/19-3/22), Comm Transp & Infra., Subcm Water Resour & Envi [new]
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
GOV — Government Issues
H.R. 2766: Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act; all provisions S. 2014: Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act; all provisions
Lobbyists:- MADELINE VOITIER
- MICHAEL BRAIN — covered position: Interior Dept: Prin. Dep Asst Secy Water & Science (7/23-1/25), U.S. Bur Reclamation, Dep. Commiss. (3/22-7/23); US House: Approps Comm- Subcm Energy & Water Dev./Rltd Agencies, Prof. Staff (1/19-3/22), Comm Transp & Infra., Subcm Water Resour & Envi [new]
- ANA SCHWAB
- CHRISTOPHER KEOSIAN
- LOWRY CROOK
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE