Federal Government Affairs Update - Congress To-Do List and Fiscal Year 2018 Funding Update

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Stay informed with the latest updates on Federal Government Affairs focusing on Congress's To-Do List, FY 2018 budget, Western Drought Response, Reclamation Commissioner Nominee, and the Future of Water Infrastructure. Explore key legislative priorities and funding issues impacting water resources and infrastructure in the United States.

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Federal Government Affairs Update Annick C. Miller Rivera, Senior Policy Advisor Water Strategies, LLC

2017 Congressional To-Do List FY 2018 budget Pass tax reform by the end of 2017 Fix health insurance issues Another disaster spending bill Continue funding the federal government (Dec. 8th) Increase the debt ceiling (Dec. 8th) Nominations AND there are just 25 legislative days left.

Fiscal Year 2018 Funding Federal funding expires December 8th The House passed all of its appropriations bills The Senate has only passed a handful out of committee Budget Republicans passed a $4 trillion budget that includes reconciliation Why a budget? tax reform

Western Western Drought Drought Response Funding Response Funding FY 2015 2017 Congress increased Reclamation s funding by $300 million for drought and water supply- related activities. It was always intended to be a temporary measure to address unusual circumstances. With the extreme drought conditions now over, and with the new authorities provided in the WIIN Act, Reclamation can return its focus to long-term solutions to long-term water supply issues. House E&W FY 2018 Report

Reclamation Commissioner Nominee: Brenda Burman July 20 July 20 Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee held a confirmation hearing August 3 August 3 Senate Energy & Natural Resources passed Burman s nomination out of Committee TBD TBD full Senate vote

The Future of Water Infrastructure

Recent News Sen. Jeff Flake announced plans for a Western water infrastructure and drought resilience bill. Previous bill included: Bureau of Reclamation Transparency Act Water Supply Permitting Act Bureau of Reclamation Project Streamlining Act Water Rights Protection Act

Will it move?

Waters of the United Sates Everyone s Favorite Rule

Supreme Court Action October 11, 2017 October 11, 2017 - - Supreme Court argument on jurisdiction over Waters of the United States rule. The question before the Court is whether the case should be heard in district courts or courts of appeals. MEANWHILE MEANWHILE

The EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers formally proposed the withdrawal of the Waters of the U.S. rule. Step 1 recodification of 2008 guidance governing the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act. Step 2 reworking of the rule to actually define Waters of the United States. Recommendations deadline is November 28, 2017.