Federal Relations

Through its Washington, D.C., office, ACWA monitors and weighs in on federal legislation that affects California water. It also represents its members before the Administration and key federal regulatory agencies.

Current Issues

• Canals-As-Levees Issue / National Committee on Levee Safety
• Clean Water Act Guidance (Member Sign-in Required)

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Latest News about Federal Relations

Senate Passes WRDA Bill

The Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 on May 1 by a vote of 83 to 14. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), along with Sen.... read»

Obama Administration Releases Updated Guidelines for Investments in Water Resources

The Obama Administration has released updated Principles and Guidelines (P&G) for federal investments in water resources. The... read»

Senate Committee Advances Interior Nominee Sally Jewell

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved the nomination of Sally Jewell to be the next Interior secretary on a 19-3... read»

Senate Committee Passes Federal Water Infrastructure Bill

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved legislation today that would authorize 18 infrastructure projects for the Army... read»

Pre-Registration Deadline Extended for ACWA DC Conference

The deadline for pre-registering for ACWA's 2013 Washington, D.C. conference has been extended to Feb. 8, allowing members an extra... read»

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