On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

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Trade (domestic/foreign): - Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025 (H.R. 1284/S.2808) - Support bill which aims to strengthen enforcement of U.S. customs laws and deter trade fraud, particularly concerning customs violations and unfair trade practices. - Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 (H.R.1548/S.691/) - Support bill that updates U.S. trade remedy law to combat Chinas anti-free market trade practices. - Protecting American Industry & Labor from International Trade Crimes Act (H.R. 1869) - Support bill which sets up a structure to criminally prosecute serious trade crimes. - Tariffs and Section 232 - highlighted ongoing concerns with dumping and transshipment issues related to iron castings. - Brazilian pig iron - opposition to proposed tariffs on Brazil related to pig iron which is essential for domestic iron foundries. - USMCA - Urge stronger provisions in USMCA to combat transshipments of metal castings through Mexico. Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: OSHA's Proposed Rule on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings - discussed proposed rule. Energy/Nuclear: GRID Power Act - (H.R. 1047/S.465) - The bill would enable grid operators to expedite consideration of power generation projects that improve the reliability of the electric grid. Need for Permitting Reform Environment/Superfund: FY27 Interior-EPA Appropriations - Ensure Robust Funding for Critical Water Infrastructure Programs - Reauthorize and maintain at or above current funding levels through FY2031 for: - Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs); Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA); Grant programs that support small and disadvantaged communities;Lead service line replacements; Reduction of lead in drinking water and the removal of emerging contaminants programs; and Maintain Buy America preferences for iron, steel, and manufactured products, as well as improving and tightening waiver processes. H.R. 6398, the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act - Support The RED Tape Act would eliminate the mandate that the Environmental Protection Agency review a project already subject to environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act. H.R. 6409, the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act - Support The FENCES Act would protect manufacturing investment here in the United States by preventing emissions from outside the US from being used in calculations that determine the issuance of a permit. Rebalance Regulations that are driving up costs and undermining manufacturing competitiveness including need to revise the Environmental Protection Agencys PM2.5. Prove It Act of 2025 - H.R.1163/ S. 495 - Support bill to ease regulatory burden on small manufacturers by requiring agencies to evaluate impact on and consider input from small businesses throughout the regulation process. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, H.R.3898 - Support modernization of regulatory authorities under the Clean Water Act-reforms that are critical to metalcasters ability to build and expand. Manufacturing: -Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (HR 4746) - Support bill would limit the scope of permitting reviews and restrain legal challenges for projects under the National Environmental Policy Act - eliminates costly delays that plague the current permitting process. - Support Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act, or DOMINANCE Act, H.R.7037, which would create new offices and high-level positions to boost mineral diplomacy and counter Chinas supply chain dominance. Directs U.S. to work with allies and partners to fortify supply chains and boost domestic production of critical minerals. - Prove It Act of 2025 (H.R. 1163/ S. 495) - Support bill that strengthens the Regulatory Flexibility Act by improving transparency in regulatory process by requiring agencies to fully disclose and justify their analyses of small business impacts. Transportation: BUILD America 250 Act - H.R. 8870- Support reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill and robust investment levels for federal infrastructure, enhancing project delivery, improving operations and maintenance, as well as developing long-term solutions for Highway Trust Fund solvency Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 (HR 9497/ S 4949) - Support legislation that addresses important water resources infrastructure needs across the country. It targets ports, inland waterways, flood control, and ecosystem restoration. Support Senate version which reauthorizes drinking water and wastewater infrastructure programs administered by the EPA. - Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 (H.R.8730/ S. 4429) - Support bill that prohibits the import, manufacture, and sale of connected vehicles, software, and critical hardware linked to foreign adversaries like China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran to safeguard U.S. national security and domestic manufacturing. Housing: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act - Support bill that includes dozens of provisions aimed at increasing housing supply and bringing down costs. Support ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 (S.2621) - this package aimed at increasing housing supply and improving affordability and access to housing. Defense: - FY27 Defense Appropriations - Support vital research for the Aluminum Castings Performance Initiative (ACPI) at $10 million, as aluminum castings are foundational to our national defense and utilized in aircraft, landing gear, naval propulsion systems, armored vehicle structures, and much more. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: COPPER Act - H.R. 8277 - Urged support for bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to designate copper as a critical mineral and includes ore extraction costs in the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit (45X).

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Natural Resources: Fix Our Forests Act -- HR 471/S. 1462 Federal Lands -- Disaster Mitigation and Environmental Repair/Remediation Clean Air and Water (quality): Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (HR 9497 and S. 4949) Budget/Appropriations: Natural Disasters (Wildfire restoration) Interior-Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 Disaster Planning/Emergencies: Wildfire Recovery Efforts FEMA Reorganization (FEMA Act of 2025) (HR 4669) FEMA Reimbursements

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Budget/Appropriations: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 Interior-Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 Disaster Planning/Emergencies: FEMA Reorganization (FEMA Act of 2025 -- HR 4669) Disaster Recovery (general) Building Resilient Infrastructure in Communities Program (FEMA BRIC) Hazard Mitigation Grants Program (FEMA HMGP) FEMA Reimbursements Clean Air and Water (quality): Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (S. 4949 and HR 9497) Environmental Infrastructure (general) Natural Resources: Fix Our Forests Act of 2026 -- HR 471/S. 1462

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Budget/Appropriations: Interior-Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (HR 9171) Clean Air and Water (quality): Desalination Reverse Osmosis Water Quality/Recycling Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (HR 9497 and S. 4949)

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Budget/Appropriations: State Drinking Water Revolving Fund - funding Lead Service Line replacement funding Lead and Copper standards PFAS liability HR 9497 - Water Resources Development Act of 2026

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Budget/Appropriations: Monitored grant opportunities and announcements FY2027 Appropriations Process (House and Senate bils): H.R. 9022 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill H.R. 9171 - Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill H.R. 9310 - FY27 Homeland Security Appropriations Natural Resources: Water, drought resiliency, and infrastructure issues generally HR 9497/S. 4949 - Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Senate bill contains EPA provisions for Clean Water programs) Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - western water infrastructure provisions, drought resilience H.R. 1267, Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act H.R.1871/S.857, Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act H.R.4776 - Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) Water Affordability - H.R. 4733, Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act Monitoring nominations for Cabinet-level positions, including hearings and confirmations by the U.S. Senate H.R. 3898, Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act (PERMIT Act) S.2388, Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025 S.1549, Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025 H.R.4879, Emergency Rural Water Response Act of 2025 Homeland Security: H.R. 4669, Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (FEMA Act of 2025) Act

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Environment/Superfund: Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (H.R. 6832) - Support bill that requires recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims on consumer packaging to be approved by an accredited third-party certification body. It allows businesses to use qualified independent organizations to confirm that packaging meets applicable standards and aligns with the FTCs Green Guides. Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R. 9497/S.4949) - Support bill to maintain and improve the nations ports, harbors, and inland waterways. Support Senate version as it authorizes drinking water and wastewater infrastructure programs administered by EPA including the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds, Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act program and reauthorizes the Safe Water for Small and Disadvantaged Communities program. Toxic Substances Control Act Fee Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2026 - Congress considering the reauthorization of Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) fees, which expire Sept 30, 2026. Both the House of Representatives and the Senate have released proposals to reauthorize fees and revise the statute. Trade (domestic/foreign): Support exclusion process for building materials including plumbing products. Budget/Appropriations: -Support Report Language for DOC NIST of no less than $2,000,000 for its Plumbing Research Lab activities. - Maintain EPA's WaterSense Program in Water Quality Protection - support of public-private partnership increases consumer choice by assisting American businesses and families in identifying certified products and practices. Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act (H.R. 1151/S.756) - Support bill which permits the use of 529 account funds to pay for post-secondary training programs Housing: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act - Support bill which gives communities new tools and resources to build more homes, streamlines federal processes that delay construction and updates financing options for manufactured and rural housing. The bill also modernizes federal programs to expand homeownership opportunities and takes steps to improve access to credit. Manufacturing: Support of the SPEED Act (H.R. 4776) and other critical permitting reform measures which represent key steps towards streamlining permitting processes and enhancing predictability for critical infrastructure projects. Energy/Nuclear: - Advocated for changes to Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act / Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act(H.R. 4626) which implements reforms to the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA). - Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act - SHOWER Act (H.R.4593)seeks to enshrine in law regulatory changes on the definition of showerhead that were previously made via executive action by DOE in April and May 2025. Agriculture: - Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act or the Healthy H2O Act (H.R.4721/S.2436) - Support bill that directs the Dept of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a program under which USDA awards grants for improving the quality of drinking water in certain rural areas. Grants may be given to individuals or entities, such as homeowners, renters, and licensed child-care facilities, that have demonstrated the presence of one or more health contaminants in their drinking water. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Advancing Water Reuse Act (H.R.2940/S. 4506 - Support bill that would establish a 30 percent tax credit to help manufacturers and other industrial entities scale up recycled water use. Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act (H.R.1871/S.857) - Support bill to end federal taxation of water conservation rebates, which will encourage water conservation by reducing costs for recipients and administrative burdens for utilities. Financing Lead Out of Water (FLOW) Act (H.R. 3892/S. 2007) - Support bill that to make it simpler and faster for public water systems to use tax-exempt bonds when paying for full lead service line replacements.

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Trade (domestic/foreign): H.R. 3363 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on United States-bound circumvented cargo through Canada or Mexico and entering the United States. Tariffs on cargo handling equipment Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries: H.R. 3151/S. 1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025 H.R. 2390: Maritime Supply Chain Security Act H.R. 3842: To amend title 46, United States Code, to include the replacement or purchase of additional cargo handling equipment as an eligible purpose for Capital Construction Funds. H.R. 4589 - Port Crane Tax Credit Act of 2025 H.R. 9497 S. 4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026 Issues related to port infrastructure, port operations, maritime safety, Lithium-ion batteries, Army Corps of Engineers projects and funding, the National Strategic Freight Plan, permitting reform, and global supply chain. Foreign Relations: Issues related to supply chain, shipping, port infrastructure in Central America (including Panama and Mexico) and Asia (including Vietnam).

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Health Issues: 340B Drug Pricing Program related issues Immigration: Department of Homeland Security (2025-16554 (90 FR 42070) August 28, 2025); Proposed Rule: Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media; Duration of Status issues Sports/Athletics: H.R. 4312, Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act; Name Image and Likeness (NIL) related issues S. 4668, Protect College Sports Act Agriculture: H.R. 8646/S., FY 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; funding for agriculture research programs; pest management and invasive species research related issues; Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) related research issues; Agriculture Food and Research Initiative (AFRI); provisions related to research, education, cooperative extension, forestry; the National Animal Laboratory Health Network (NAHLN); National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN); National Clean Plant Network (NCPN); Long-Term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) network; Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program; USDA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Institutes related issues; other issues Research Facilities Act issues Farm Bill reauthorization issues H.R. 7567, The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; research and development issues; cooperative extension programs; education and research programs; earth observing issues; other areas Senate Agricultural Act of 2026 USDA Contracts and grants related issues S. 4650, the Improving Pest and Disease Preparedness for Specialty Crops Act; National Clean Plant Network (NCPN) issues Budget/Appropriations: H.R.8845/S., FY 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; National Science Foundation (NSF); National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) funding and research issues H.R.9495, FY 2027 Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act; DOD funding and research issues; research and development issues H.R.9022/S., FY 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding and research issues; research and development issues H.R. 9260/S., FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; funding for National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Research Centers (ERCs); Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry Centers (AFF); and Total Worker Health Centers (TWH); funding and research for the National Institutes of Health (NIH); funding for education, research and health programs; Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) related issues; other issues H.R.9171, FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; U.S. Geological Services (USGS); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); funding and research issues H.R.8595, FY 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027; global food security issues H.R.9170, FY 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funding and research H.R. 8495, FY 2027 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act; research and development issues H.R. 8646/S., FY 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; provisions related to USDA funding and research funding for agriculture research programs; pest management and invasive species research related issues; Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) related research issues; Agriculture Food and Research Initiative (AFRI); provisions related to research, education, cooperative extension, forestry; the National Animal Laboratory Health Network (NAHLN); National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN); National Clean Plant Network (NCPN); Long-Term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) network; Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program; USDA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Institutes related issues; other issues H.R. 8800/S. 4784, FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act; research and development issues H.R. 1223/S. 318, Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure and Hardware for Oceanic Research Act or (ANCHOR) Act; research and development issues H.R. 5089, Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025; research and development issues S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026; research and development issues Funding for education and research programs Nuclear fusion research and workforce funding issues H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21); Federal Direct Loan and Pell Grant changes; other issues Defense: H.R.9495, FY 2027 Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act; research and development issues; extramural research; research facilities issues H.R. 8800/S. 4784, FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act; research and development issues Education: H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21); Federal Direct Loan and Pell Grant changes; professional and graduate degree definition issues; graduate student loan caps; accountability provisions; other issues H.R. 9260/S., FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; funding for education programs; Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) related issues; basic needs issues; Federal financial aid programs; TRIO funding; grant competition issues; other issues H.R. 7148, FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75); FY 2026 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; funding for education programs; TRIO funding; grant competition issues; other areas H.R. 1048/S. 1296, The Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act, or the (DETERRENT) Act; research and development issues Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs: H.R. 9260, FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues Science/Technology: H.R. 8646/S., FY 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; funding for agriculture research programs; pest management and invasive species research related issues; Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) related research issues; Agriculture Food and Research Initiative (AFRI); provisions related to research, education, cooperative extension, forestry; the National Animal Laboratory Health Network (NAHLN); National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN); National Clean Plant Network (NCPN); Long-Term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) network; Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program; USDA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Institutes related issues; other issues H.R. 9260/S., FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; funding for National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Research Centers (ERCs); Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry Centers (AFF); and Total Worker Health Centers (TWH); funding and research for the National Institutes of Health (NIH); multi-year funding for NIH grants; funding for education, research and health programs; other issues H.R.8845/S., FY 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research issues; funding for National Science Foundation (NSF); issues related to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Cooperative Institutes; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research; other issues H.R.9495, FY 2027 Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act; research and development issues H.R.9022/S., FY 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research issues H.R. 8495, FY 2027 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act; research and development issues H.R. 8800/S. 4784, FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research issues; research facilities issues H.R. 8901, Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act; research and development issues H.R. 1223/S. 318, Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure and Hardware for Oceanic Research Act or (ANCHOR) Act; research and development issues; research facilities issues H.R. 5089, Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025; research and development issues; climate research; earth observing research issues S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026; research and development issues; climate research; earth observing research issues FY 2027 President's Budget Request; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research issues Executive Order 14269 issued April 9, 2025, Restoring Americas Maritime Dominance, Maritime Action Plan; climate research; earth observing research issues; research facilities issues National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Cooperative Institutes related issues; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research H.R. 7896, NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Research Act; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research issues H.R. 9497, Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026; earth observing research issues H.R. 8615, Facilitating Leadership and Expertise through Exchange and Training in Shipbuilding (FLEETS) Now Act; research facilities issues

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Disaster Planning/Emergencies: Issues related to the contract status of hurricane storm surge prediction tools used by municipalities under the Department of Homeland Security. Budget/Appropriations: H.R. 9170 and S. XX, the FY 2027 Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill, all provisions related to CDS projects. Transportation: S. XXXX and H.R. 8870 the BUILD America 250 Transportation Reauthorization Act, regarding CDS requests and all provisions related to municipal surface transportation infrastructure and transit funding. Natural Resources: Issues related to potential placement of beneficial use sand to prevent erosion. H.R. 9497 and S. XX, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, regarding community directed spending and all provisions related to municipal stormwater management.

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Budget/Appropriations: FY27 THUD Appropriations for surface transportation programs Environment/Superfund: H.R. 4776 - SPEED Act EPA, Clean Water Rule Clean Water Act Permitting Reform H.R. 3898 - PERMIT Act National Environmental Policy Act Endangered Species Act ***Mira Lezell - Senate Only Transportation: H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act EV/Hybrid Fee Federal-aid Highway Program Authorization Buy America Provisions Highway Trust Fund Revenue Materials Accessibility Innovation and Materials Preference H.R. 3898, the PERMIT Act H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 S. 4949, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 ***Mira Lezell - Senate Only Natural Resources: Waters of the U.S. Permitting Reform Public Lands H.R. 4776, the SPEED Act H.R. 1897, the ESA Amendments Act ***Mira Lezell - Senate Only Clean Air and Water (quality): Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Nationwide Permits 404(c) Authority ***Mira Lezell - Senate Only Roads/Highway: H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act Federal-aid Highway Program Authorization Buy America Provisions Highway Trust Fund Revenue Materials Accessibility Innovation and Materials Preference Permitting Reform ***Mira Lezell - Senate Only Agriculture: H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 Provisions related to aggregate bi-products Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: H.R. 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act Pell Grant Program Expansion in H.R. 1 Executive Order 12866 - MSHAs Respirable Crystalline Silica rule Trade (domestic/foreign): Section 301 tariffs

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Transportation: Outreach regarding surface transportation reauthorization priorities (BUILD American 250 Act, H.R. 8870/no bill number). Outreach related to congressional ferry caucus; outreach relating to Hyannis Harbor dredging issues; Outreach relating to Water Resources Development Act priorities (H.R. 9497/no bill number). Budget/Appropriations: Outreach relating to Congressionally Directed Spending in Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (PL 119-75); Outreach relating to FY27 appropriations funding and Congressionally Directed Spending (H.R. 9170/no bill number); outreach relating to FY26 BUILD grant application, FY26 MARAD Small Shipyard Grant Program application, FY26 FTA Passenger Ferry Grant Program application, FY26 MARAD Port Infrastructure Development Program grant application.

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Budget/Appropriations: Opposition to the imposition of new lockage or other user fees on the inland waterways. P.L. 117-58, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, funding for inland waterways and ports. P.L. 119-74 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, funding for inland waterways and ports H.R. 9022 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, funding for inland waterways and ports Senate Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, funding for inland waterways and ports H.R. 9497/S. 4949 Water Resource Development Act of 2026 Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries: Opposition to the imposition of new lockage or other user fees on the inland waterways. P.L. 117-58, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, funding for inland waterways and ports. P.L. 119-74 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, funding for inland waterways and ports H.R. 9022 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, funding for inland waterways and ports Senate Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, funding for inland waterways and ports H.R. 9497/S. 4949 Water Resource Development Act of 2026 H.R. 1897 Endangered Species Act Amendments H.R. 5966/S. 3796: The Ohio River Restoration Program Act S. 4040 Dakota Water Resources Act Transportation: Opposition to the imposition of new lockage or other user fees on the inland waterways. P.L. 117-58, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, funding for inland waterways and ports. P.L. 119-74 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, funding for inland waterways and ports H.R. 9022 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, funding for inland waterways and ports Senate Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, funding for inland waterways and ports H.R. 9497/S. 4949 Water Resource Development Act of 2026 H.R. 1897 Endangered Species Act Amendments H.R. 5966/S. 3796: The Ohio River Restoration Program Act S. 4040 Dakota Water Resources Act Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Opposition to the imposition of new lockage or other user fees on the inland waterways. P.L. 117-58, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, funding for inland waterways and ports. P.L. 119-74 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, funding for inland waterways and ports H.R. 9022 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, funding for inland waterways and ports Senate Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, funding for inland waterways and ports H.R. 9497/S. 4949 Water Resource Development Act of 2026

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Budget/Appropriations: Federal funding related to Copper Cove Water and Wastewater Reclamation Facility in the House (H.R. 4553) and Senate (S. 3293) FY 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bills, and in the Corps of Engineers' FY 2026 Work Plan, and in the FY 2027 House and Senate Energy and Water Development appropriations bills, H.R. 9022 (Senate bill number not yet available) Natural Resources: Implementation of the Calaveras County Section 219 Project, Copper Cove Water and Wastewater Reclamation Project with the Corps of Engineers and funding for the Calaveras County Section 219 Environmental Infrastructure Project Reauthorization of Calaveras County Section 219 Environmental Infrastructure Project for a water supply project in Senate Water Resources Development Act of 2026 and in the House Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R. 9497/S. 4949) Review of existing California-specific environmental infrastructure authority, section 5039 of the Water Resource Development Act of 2027 Discussions about streamlining the FERC process for relicensing hydroelectric power plants

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Budget/Appropriations: Federal funding related to Corps' of Engineers ecosystem restoration including the Westside Creeks Ecosystem Restoration project in the Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act, P.L. 117-58 Environment/Superfund: Ecosystem restoration project approvals and development of Corps of Engineers' project (generally, no specific legislation), and implementation of the Westside Creeks Ecosystem Restoration project, including review of existing authority for sponsors to build projects for the Corps USDA Dam Rehabilitation funding in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, P.L. 117-58 FEMA flood protection and ecosystem restoration funding in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, P.L. 117-58 Authorization for full restoration of Martinez Creek of the Westside Creek Project in the House and Senate Water Resources Development Acts of 2024, H.R.8812/S.4367, Public Law 118-272 Discussions and submittal of cost-sharing clarification language for Westside Creeks Project in the upcoming House and Senate Water Resource Development Act of 2026 (H.R. 9497/S. 4949) Support for the of application for requesting the Westside Creeks Ecosystem Restoration project be selected as a pilot project under the Corps of Engineers Section 1043(b) program, under Public Law 113-121 Urban Development/Municipalities: Ecosystem restoration project approvals and development of Corps of Engineers' project (generally, no specific legislation), and implementation of the Westside Creeks Ecosystem Restoration project, including review of existing authority for sponsors to build projects for the Corps Funding deficient dams under the USDA Rural Development Programs for grant funding, Public Law 117-58 Funding for flood protection and ecosystem restoration under FEMA's BRIC program Authorization for full restoration of Martinez Creek of the Westside Creek Project in the House and Senate Water Resources Development Acts of 2024, H.R.8812/S.4367, Public Law 118-272 Discussions about submitted cost-sharing clarification language for Westside Creeks Project in the upcoming House and Senate Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R. 9497/S. 4949) Support for the application for requesting the Westside Creeks Ecosystem Restoration project be selected as a pilot project under the Corps of Engineers Section 1043(b) program, under Public Law 113-121

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Budget/Appropriations: Federal funding related to Corps of Engineers projects, including the Murrieta Creek Flood Protection project in the House FY 2024 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill, H.R.4394, and the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill, S.2443, Public Law 118-42 and the Corps FY 2024 Work Plan Federal funding related to Corps of Engineers emergency funding in the Continuing Resolution, H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, 2025, Public Law 118-150 Federal funding related to the Murrieta Creek Flood Protection in the FY 2026 House (H.R. 4553) and Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations (S. 3293) and Corps FY 2026 Work Plan Discussions regarding funding in the upcoming Presidents FY 2027 budget for Murrieta Creek Flood Control Project Federal funding related to the Murrieta Creek Project in the FY 2027 House and Senate Energy and Water Development appropriations bill, H.R. 9022 (Senate bill number not yet available) Natural Resources: Corps of Engineers flood protection and ecosystem restoration project implementation and project approvals, including the Murrieta Creek Flood Protection Project; monitoring construction management of the Murrieta Creek Flood Protection project (generally, no specific legislation); and implementation of the Corps' P.L. 84-99 Emergency Authority Project, the Santa Ana Levees Discussions regarding conveyance of USDA lands to Riverside County for the Cactus Channel Project Discussions regarding the possible Corps of Engineers funding and continued construction of the Riverside Levees project under its P.L. 84-99 Emergency Authority Program under Continuing Resolution, H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, 2025, Public Law 118-150 Discussions about revisions to the authorization of the Murrieta Creek Project in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R. 9497/S. 4949) Urban Development/Municipalities: Corps of Engineers flood protection and ecosystem restoration project implementation and project approvals, including the Murrieta Creek Flood Protection Project; monitoring construction management of the Murrieta Creek Flood Protection project (generally, no specific legislation); and implementation of the Corps' P.L. 84-99 Emergency Authority Project, the Santa Ana Levees Discussions regarding possible conveyance by USDA Forest Service to Riverside County for the Cactus Channel Project Discussions regarding continuing construction of the Riverside Levees project by the Corps of Engineers under its P.L. 84-99 Emergency Authority Program under Continuing Resolution, H.R. 10545, American Relief Act of 2025, Public Law 118-150 Discussions about revisions to the authorization of the Murrieta Creek Project in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R. 9497/S. 4949)

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: Federal funding related to flood protection of a wastewater treatment facility in San Mateo County, CA, in the FY 2026 House (H.R. 4553) and Senate (S. 3293) Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bills and in the Corps FY 2026 Section 205 Program, and in the Corps FY 2026 Work Plan Federal funding related to flood protection of a wastewater treatment facility in San Mateo County in the FY 2027 House and Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill, H.R. 9022 (Senate bill number not yet available) Environment/Superfund: Issues related to Corps of Engineers conducting a flood control study under its Section 205 Authority to investigate the protection of a wastewater facility in San Mateo County, CA (generally, no specific legislation) Development of a water recycling project authorization request under the Corps' Section 219 program for inclusion in the House and Senate Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R. 9497/S. 4949) Natural Resources: Issues related to Corps of Engineers conducting a flood control study under its Section 205 Authority to investigate the protection of a wastewater facility in San Mateo County, CA (generally, no specific legislation) Development of a water recycling project authorization under the Corps' Section 219 program for inclusion in the House and Senate Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R. 9497/S. 4949)

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: Monitored grant opportunities and announcements Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - Implementation Monitored Presidential Executive Orders related to projects and programs FY2027 Appropriations Process (House and Senate bils): H.R. 9310 - FY27 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 9022 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill H.R. 9171 - Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Natural Resources: H.R. 9497/S. 4949 - Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Senate bill contains EPA provisions for Clean Water programs) Nominations for Cabinet-level positions, including hearings and confirmations by the U.S. Senate Water and infrastructure issues generally Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - drought resilience H.R. 1267, Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act H.R.1871/S.857, Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act H.R.4776 - Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) H.R. 3898, Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act (PERMIT Act) H.R. 4733, Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act S.2388, Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025 S.1549, Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025 Homeland Security: H.R. 4669, Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (FEMA Act of 2025)

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: Monitored grant opportunities and announcements Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - Implementation Monitored Presidential Executive Orders related to projects and programs FY2027 Appropriations Process (House and Senate bils): H.R. 9022 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill H.R. 9171 - Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Natural Resources: S. 4949/H.R. 9497 - Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Section 595 changes, Senate bill contains EPA provisions for Clean Water programs) Water and infrastructure issues generally H.R.2134/S.1005, Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act H.R.4776 - Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) H.R. 3898, Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act (PERMIT Act) Implementation Section 595 Rural Western Water program in various WRDA Acts Water Affordability - Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program H.R. 4733, Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act S.2388, Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025 S.1549, Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025 Nominations for Cabinet-level positions, including hearings and confirmations by the U.S. Senate

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act - implementation Monitored grant opportunities and announcements Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - Implementation Monitored Presidential Executive Orders related to projects and programs FY2027 Appropriations Process (House and Senate bills): H.R. 9022 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill H.R. 9171 - Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Natural Resources: Water and infrastructure issues generally H.R.2134/S.1005, Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act H.R. 9497/S. 4949 - Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Setion 595 Western rural Water, Senate bill contains EPA provisions for Clean Water programs) Water Affordability - Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program H.R. 4733, Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (Environmental Infrastructure; Las Vegas Wash) - Public Law 118-227 Implementation H.R.1871/S.857, Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act S.2388, Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025 S.1549, Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025 H.R.4879, Emergency Rural Water Response Act of 2025 H.R.4776 - Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) H.R. 3898, Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act (PERMIT Act) Monitoring nominations for Cabinet-level and other positions, including hearings and confirmations by the U.S. Senate H.R.6204/S.3693, Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act

Reported lobbying issue

Clean Air and Water (quality): Issues related to water infrastructure resilience. H.R 9171 - FY27 Interior-Environment Appropriations; Senate FY27 Interior-Environment Appropriations; H.R. 8845 - FY27 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations; Senate FY27 Commerce Justice Science Appropriations; H.R. 9022 - FY27 Energy and Water Development Appropriations; Senate FY27 Energy and Water Development Appropriations; S. 4949 / H.R. 9497 - 2026 Water Resources Development Act; Implementation of H.R. 7776: James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (P.L. 117-263); H.R.4366: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-42); Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58).

Reported lobbying issue

Defense: Defense Minerals and Energy Supply Chains and Stockpiling H.R. 8800 / S. 4784, National Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 2027, Multiple Titles Defense Industrial Base Loans and Grants Energy/Nuclear: Use of Federal Power Act Authorities Coal Methane Capture Technology H.R. 3157, State Energy Accountability Act, All Titles S. 3034 / H.R. 3616, Reliable Power Act, All Titles H.R. 3628, State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act, All Titles DOE Mining and Energy Funding Programs National Coal Council Preserving Baseload Power & Grid Reliability S. 465, GRID Power Act, All Titles H.R. 9332, Load Forecasting Enhancement Act, All Titles Trade (domestic/foreign): U.S. Coal Exports, including Trade Agreements with India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and China Forum on Resource Geostrategic Engagement (FORGE) Oversight International Agreements for U.S. Mined Products and Mineral Processing Investor Protections S. 1241 / H.R. 2548, Sanctioning Russia Act, All Titles H.R. 6856, To impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation if the Government of the Russian Federation refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, violates any such agreement, or initiates another military invasion of Ukraine, and for other purposes, All Titles H.R. 7037, Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies (DOMINANCE) Act, All Titles S. 4392, Energy Security Pacts Act, All Titles S. 3772, Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2026, All Titles Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Black Lung Disability Trust Fund Administration MSHA Lowering Miners' Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica and Improving Respiratory Protection Rule Black Lung Benefits Act; Authorization of Self-Insurers Mining Workforce Development H.R. 8210, A Stronger Workforce for America Act, All Titles Defense Production Act (DPA) Critical Minerals Workforce Bill (Draft) MSHA Programmatic Improvements Transportation: Rail Service Improvements for Mining Products Coal Ports H.R. 9497 / S. 4949, Water Resources Development Act of 2026, Multiple Titles S. 3796 / H.R. 5966, Ohio River Restoration Program Act, All Titles Chemicals/Chemical Industry: EPA Integrated Risk Information System Draft Assessment of Inorganic Arsenic Toxic Substances Control Act Reauthorization S. 623 / H.R. 1415, No IRIS Act of 2025, All Titles S. 4397, Sound Science Act of 2026, All Titles H.R. 5373 / S. 2811, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025, All Titles Budget/Appropriations: H.R. 9171, FY2027 Interior-Environment Appropriations, Multiple Titles Senate Draft FY2027 Interior-Environment Appropriations, Multiple Titles H.R. 9022, FY2027 Energy-Water Appropriations, Multiple Titles Senate Draft FY2027 Energy-Water Appropriations, Multiple Titles H.R. 9260, FY2027 Labor-HHS-Education, Multiple Titles Senate Draft FY2027 Labor-HHS-Education, Multiple Titles H.R. 8845, FY2027 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations, Multiple Titles Senate Draft FY2027 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations, Multiple Titles H.R. 9495, FY2027 Defense Appropriations, Multiple Titles Senate Draft FY2027 Defense Appropriations, Multiple Titles H.R. 8595, FY2027 National Security-Department of State Appropriations, Multiple Titles Senate Draft FY2027 National Security-Department of State Appropriations, Multiple Titles Clean Air and Water (quality): EPA Effluent Limitation Guidelines for Steam Electric Generating Units H.R. 3898, The Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, All Titles H.R. 3751, Reliable Grid Act, All Titles H.R. 161, New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act, All Titles H.R. 6409, Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act, All Titles H.R. 6387, Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, All Titles H.R. 6373, Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act of 2025, All Titles H.R. 6398, Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act, All Titles Natural Resources: S. 1130 / H.R. 2457, Mining Schools Act, All Titles S. 544 / H.R. 1366, Mining Regulatory Clarity Act, All Titles S. 859 / H.R. 1865, Mining Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Prevention Act, All Titles S. 714 / H.R. 755, Critical Mineral Consistency Act, All Titles H.R. 4776, Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, All Titles Excess Claims Maintenance Fees Mining Research and Development Federal Coal Leasing Fair Market Value Mining Land Access Mineral Reserve and Price Support to Counter China, including Project Vault Federal Coal Leasing Royalty Relief Permitting Timelines of Mining Projects H.R. 4068, Streamlining NEPA for Coal Act, All Titles H.R. 4090, Critical Mineral Dominance Act, All Titles S. 1463 / H.R. 2969, Finding ORE Act, All Titles S. 3511, Permit Reform In Mining for Energy and Defense Act (PRIMED) Act, All Titles H.R. 5929, Critical Minerals Supply Chain Resiliency Act, All Titles H.R. 7872 / S. 4410, To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for the payment of bonus payments of certain coal leases issued under that Act, All Titles S. 3659 / H.R. 7126, Securing Essential and Critical U.S. Resources and Elements Minerals (SECURE) Act of 2026, All Titles S. 3612 / H.R. 7021, Critical Mineral Mining Education Act of 2026, All Titles H.J. Res. 140, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN. H.R. 1897, ESA Amendments Act of 2025, All Titles H.R. 1501, Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025, All Titles H.R. 4781, RESCUE Act of 2025, All Titles H.R. 7458, Domestic ORE Act, All Titles S. 1463 / H.R. 2969, Finding ORE Act, All Titles Uranium Domestic Production - Enrichment Licensing Modernization Act of 2026 (Draft) H.R. 4370, Securing Americas Mineral Supply (SAMS) Act, All Titles H.R. 3717, Legacy Mine Cleanup Act, All Titles H.R. 3059, Streamlining Critical Mineral Permitting Act, All Titles National Critical Minerals Council Act (Draft) H.R. 9616, Environmental Monitoring and Remediation Technology Assessment Initiative Authorization Act (EMRTAI), All Titles H.R. 9617, Coordinating and Harnessing Americas Recovery of Minerals (CHARM) Act, All Titles S. 4765, Let America Build Act of 2026, All Titles H.R. 9460 / S. 4870, Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026, All Titles Fairness and Safety in Reclamation Act (Draft) S. 4944, American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act, All Titles S. 4795, Fighting for Reliable Energy and Ending Doubt for Open Markets (FREEDOM) Act, All Titles American Mineral Strategy & Security Act (Draft) H.R. 3872, MERICA Act of 2025, All Titles Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Extenders Internal Revenue Code Sections 45X and 45Q H.R. 8780, Critical Mineral and Extraction Tax Parity Act, All Titles H.R. 8277, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to designate copper as an applicable critical mineral and to include ore extraction costs for purposes of the advanced manufacturing production credit, All Titles Percentage Depletion

Reported lobbying issue

Education: Issues related to workforce development, artificial intelligence, and digital skills training. Environment/Superfund: Issues related to the use of digital tools to support sustainable construction and manufacturing and facilitate permitting processes. Clean Air and Water (quality): Issues related to the use of digital technologies in water infrastructure design, construction, and operations & maintenance. Implementation of Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (S. 4367, Public Law 118-272). Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684, Public Law 117-58). Water Infrastructure Resiliency Act (H.R. 5513). Futureproofing Local Operations for Water Systems Act of 2026 (S. 3967). Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025 (H.R. 6075, S. 2388). Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R. 9497, S. 4949). Trade (domestic/foreign): Issues related to market access, data transfers, and export controls for software products and services in overseas markets. Computer Industry: Issues related to artificial intelligence, data privacy protection, and cybersecurity. Transportation: Issues related to the use of digital technologies in transportation infrastructure design and construction. Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684, Public Law 117-58), Sec. 13006, Sec. 30007. BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870). Surface Transportation Reauthorization (Senate - not yet introduced). Manufacturing: Issues related to support for research and development, training on, and deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies. Aviation/Airlines/Airports: Issues related to the use of digital technologies in airport design and construction. Implementation of FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 3935, Public Law 118-63). Housing: Issues related to use of digital technologies in the design, construction, manufacturing, permitting, and operations of housing.

Reported lobbying issue

Energy/Nuclear: Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to FY 2026 funding and the benefits of spray foam insulation as an energy efficient air barrier. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to maintaining the 179D commercial buildings energy efficiency tax deduction and 45L new energy efficient home tax credits. Monitor and engage on legislative and administrative action related to implementation of Executive Order Unleashing American Energy (January 20, 2025). Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action affecting the cement, aggregate, asphalt, and ready mix concrete industries. Environment/Superfund: S.1067, Concrete and Asphalt Innovation Act of 2025. S. 1323, The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act. S. 1325, A bill to amend the IRC of 1986 to impose a fee on certain products imported into the U.S. based on the pollution intensity associated with the products of such products, and for other purposes. H.R. 1534, Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies Act (IMPACT Act). H.R. 2122, IMPACT Act 2.0. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to carbon capture and sequestration, including 45Q tax credit, and forthcoming project funding. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to 48C tax credit. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action affecting the cement, aggregate, asphalt, and ready mix concrete industries. Transportation: H.R. 8870, BUILD America 250 Act. H.R. 9170, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027. H.R. 9497, Water Resources Development Act of 2026. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to the reauthorization of surface transportation programs, including changes to Buy America requirements for construction materials. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action affecting the cement, aggregate, asphalt, and ready mix concrete industries. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: S. 213, Main Street Tax Certainty Act. H.R. 1990, American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2025. H.R. 703, Main Street Tax Certainty Act. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to carbon capture and sequestration, including 45Q tax credit, and forthcoming project funding. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to 48C tax credit. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action affecting the cement, aggregate, asphalt, and ready mix concrete industries. Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: H.4. 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. Monitor and engage on federal legislation related to the not-yet-introduced Stronger Workforce for America Act (previously HR6655). Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to Perkins CTE state grants funding. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action affecting the cement, aggregate, asphalt, and ready mix concrete industries. Trade (domestic/foreign): Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to U.S. Trade Representative actions regarding Chinas policies in maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to tariff imposition, including Section 232 tariffs. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to USTR Section 301 investigations. Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action related to implementation of Executive Order 14411, Strengthening Customs Enforcement (June 3, 2026). Monitor and engage on federal legislation and administrative action affecting the cement, aggregate, asphalt, and ready mix concrete industries.

Reported lobbying issue

Agriculture: H.R. 2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; all provision H.R. 4550: United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025; all provisions Discussions related to domestic and global fertilizer supply and demand issues Environment/Superfund: Discussions related to carbon capture and storage facilities and operations in Illinois Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0186: Reconsideration of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) andCarbon Capture Accounting Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): S. 3122: Better FDA Act of 2025; provisions related to Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) policy Discussions related to proposals to reform FDA Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) self-affirmed pathway Discussions related to Dietary Guidelines Rulemaking Fuel/Gas/Oil: H.R. 1896: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act; provisions related to biomass based diesel for maritime use to generate a Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) S. 593: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025; provisions related to year-round E15 (15% ethanol) and potential small refinery exemptions (SREs) S. 881: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act; provisions related to biomass based diesel for maritime use to generate a Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) Notice 2025-10, Docket No. USDA-2024-0003, and Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0505; provisions related to future Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) and small refinery exemptions Discussions related to Environmental Protection Agency's treatment of bio-intermediaries under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Discussions related to the implementation of the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) and the associated Advancing Markets for Producers Agriculture Rules at the Treasury and USDA Transportation: H.R. 8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; provisions related to transportation security H.R. 9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026; provisions related to inland waterways system and infrastructure S. _____: National Defense Authorization Act, 2027; provisions related to transportation security Discussions related to US Army Corps of Engineers management of the Mississippi River system Trade (domestic/foreign): Discussions related to International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs Discussions related to Reciprocal and Sector tariffs Discussions related to importance of trade policy to Agriculture Discussions related to renewal of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement Discussions related to food aid Discussions related to Section 301 tariffs Energy/Nuclear: S.593: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025; provisions related to E-15 (15% Ethanol) Discussions related to carbon capture and storage Discussions related to Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) Discussions related to Sustainable Aviation Fuel's (SAF) potential to create new demand for U.S. agriculture Manufacturing: H.R. 2756: National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025; provisions related to biomanufacturing H.R. 8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; provisions related to biomanufacturing S. 1387: National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025; provisions related to biomanufacturing S. ____: National Defense Authorization Act, 2027; provisions related to biomanufacturing P.L. 119-60 (S. 1071): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; provisions related to biomanufacturing Discussions related to biomanufacturing, and supply chain for amino acids and vitamins