Orange County Water District Federal Legislative Briefing Updates
Stay informed with the latest developments and actions taken by Orange County Water District regarding federal legislative matters. From process improvements in Congress to upcoming meetings with elected officials, get insights on key votes, outreach plans, and how you can contribute to supporting the district's initiatives.
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Federal Legislative Briefing Steven R. Sheldon Board President Orange County Water District September 28, 2021
Introduction Need process improvements in Congress Lack of EPA input on PFAS subject matter OCWD is swiftly and proactively responding Garnered support from national leaders 2
Two Major Votes in H.R. Oppose H.R. 2467 due to CERCLA liability for water districts Keep cost-benefit analysis in current EPA law H.R. 2467 PFAS Action Act of 2021 July 21, 2021 H.R. 3684 INVEST Act June 30, 2021 Vote on Amendment by Rep. McKinely (R-WV) En bloc #3, - Strikes sections 13201 and 13205 of the bill, so that the cost- benefit requirement and small systems variance remain in the Safe Drinking Water Act. Vote taken on the entire bill Vote Yes 241 OC Delegation (Correa, Levin, Lowenthal, Porter, Sanchez) (Kim and Steel) Vote Yes 180 No 226 OC Delegation (Kim and Steel) (Correa, Levin, Lowenthal, Porter, Sanchez) No 183 3
Meeting with Members UPCOMING: Congressman Mike Levin (10/13/21) PAST MEETINGS: Congressman Alan Lowenthal (8/31/21) Congresswoman Katie Porter (8/20/21) Congresswoman Michelle Steel (8/19/21) Congresswoman Young Kim (8/19/21 and 6/23/21) Congressman Lou Correa (6/21/21) OCWD staff has also met with several state and federal staff to elected officials. Federal meetings have also taken place with key Committee staff, such as Senate Environment and Public Works and Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. 4
Next Steps Commence outreach to US Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla Strengthen and expand outreach to elected officials, civic leaders, anti-tax groups, stakeholders, and others Utilize social media to provide information Support local elected officials Continue meeting with Congressional Delegation and their staff Circulate among the OC House Delegation a joint letter addressed to Speaker Pelosi and Leader McCarthy 5
We Need Your Help Sign a personal letter as an elected official on your agency s letter head to the Congressional Delegation and US Senators Help us pass a resolution with your agency supporting the ratepayers of Orange County Sign a letter to the editor, op-ed and/or participate in social media outreach
