A bill to address the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes.

Issues related to H.R. 7776 and S. 4137 the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 Issues related to the Endangered Species Act. Issues related to Power Marketing Administrations and Tennessee Valley Authority. Issues related to siting of energy infrastructure. Issues relating to S.3719, the Southwestern Power Fund Establishment Act. Issues relating to forest health on DOI lands. Issues relating to S. 4232 and H.R. 9249, addressing the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes

Client expense: $716,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Brief staff on the negative impact of budget proposals to sell assets of the power marketing associations and the value of federal hydropower. Brief staff on the importance to expand the eligibility of municipal utilities to receive tax credits for energy storage projects. Support revised version of S.4232.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 4232, A bill to address the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes. H.R.9563 - To direct the Administrator of the Western Area Power Administration to provide its firm electric service customers with credits from shortfalls in generation from certain Bureau of Reclamation hydroelectric facilities, and for other purposes. Inflation Reduction Act (H.R.5376)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 4232 - A bill to address the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes. H.R.9563 - To direct the Administrator of the Western Area Power Administration to provide its firm electric service customers with credits from shortfalls in generation from certain Bureau of Reclamation hydroelectric facilities, and for other purposes.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Discussions on Drought S. 4232- A bill to address the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes. H.R.5001 - Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Recovery Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Federal funding to mitigate increased power purchases at Hoover/Parker-Davis Hydropower Projects due to extreme drought; S.4232

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Western Water Policy; Implementation of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009; Clean Water Act; Watershed Planning Policy; Aging Infrastructure; Regulatory Streamlining; Bureau of Reclamation Policies; Endangered Species Act; Climate Change legislation; Levee Safety; WRDA; Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration; Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act; Waters of the US rulemaking; Resilient Federals Forests Act, WIIN Act implementation, title transfer legislation, Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act implementation; and reform of Endangered Species Act; WaterSmart Grant programs; Farm Bill of 2018; Drought Resiliency legislation (S. 1932); Aging Infrastructure legislation; implementation of America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA); natural resource provisions in H.R. 2, "Moving Forward Act"; bipartisan Western water infrastructure legislation; Budget Reconciliation process; implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; provide testimony on S.737; S.953; S.1179; S.2693; S.3539; S.3693/HR.5001; S.3971; S.4175; S.4176; S.4231; S.4232; and S.4233; Inflation Reduction Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Water, drought resiliency, and infrastructure issues generally S. 567/ H.R. 1597 Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act S. 4496/ HR 8415 - Bill to Amend WRDA to Modify the Authorization of Appropriations for the Las Vegas Wash Program S. 4494/HR. 8434- Bill to Amend IIJA to modify requirements for large scale water recycling and reuse projects S. 4232 - Address the current costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin and for other purposes S 2334/ HR 4990 - Large Scale Water Recycling Project Investment Act S. 4193/ H.R. 7776 - Water Resources Development Act of 2022 - Section 595 Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - water recycling and infrastructure, Colorado River DCP, drought resilience S. 4579 Colorado River Basin Conservation Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Water and infrastructure issues generally S. 567/ H.R. 1597 Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - water infrastructure, drought resilience S. 4496/ HR 8415 - Bill to Amend WRDA to Modify the Authorization of Appropriations for the Las Vegas Wash Program S. 4494/HR. 8434- Bill to Amend IIJA to modify requirements for large scale water recycling and reuse projects S. 4232 - Address the current costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin and for other purposes S 2334/ HR 4990 - Large Scale Water Recycling Project Investment Act S. 4193/ H.R. 7776 - Water Resources Development Act of 2022 - Section 595 S. 4579 Colorado River Basin Conservation Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 6751 - Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Establishment Act of 2022 S. 4232 - Address the current costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin and for other purposes

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Discussions about Hoover Dam dump site Discussions about drought S. 4232- A bill to address the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes. H.R.5376- Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Discussions on Drought S. 4232- A bill to address the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

Federal funding to mitigate increased power purchases at Hoover/Parker-Davis Hydropower Projects due to extreme drought; S.4232

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Western Water Policy; Implementation of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009; Clean Water Act; Watershed Planning Policy; Aging Infrastructure; Regulatory Streamlining; Bureau of Reclamation Policies; Endangered Species Act; Climate Change legislation; Levee Safety; WRDA; Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration; Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act; Waters of the US rulemaking; Resilient Federals Forests Act, WIIN Act implementation, title transfer legislation, Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act implementation; and reform of Endangered Species Act; WaterSmart Grant programs; Farm Bill of 2018; Drought Resiliency legislation (S. 1932); Aging Infrastructure legislation; implementation of America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA); natural resource provisions in H.R. 2, "Moving Forward Act"; bipartisan Western water infrastructure legislation; Budget Reconciliation process; implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; provide testimony on S.737; S.953; S.1179; S.2693; S.3539; S.3693/HR.5001; S.3971; S.4175; S.4176; S.4231; S.4232; and S.4233; Inflation Reduction Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Water, drought resiliency, and infrastructure issues generally S. 567/ H.R. 1597 Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act S. 4996 - Bill to Amend WRDA to Modify the Authorization of Appropriations for the Las Vegas Wash Program S. 4994 - Bill to Amend IIJA to modify requirements for large scale water recycling and reuse projects S. 4232 - Address the current costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin and for other purposes S 2334/ HR 4990 - Large Scale Water Recycling Project Investment Act S. 4193/ H.R. 7776 - Water Resources Development Act of 2022 - Section 595 Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - water recycling and infrastructure, Colorado River DCP, drought resilience

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Water and infrastructure issues generally S. 567/ H.R. 1597 Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - water infrastructure, drought resilience S. 4996 - Bill to Amend WRDA to Modify the Authorization of Appropriations for the Las Vegas Wash Program S. 4994 - Bill to Amend IIJA to modify requirements for large scale water recycling and reuse projects S. 4232 - Address the current costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin and for other purposes S 2334/ HR 4990 - Large Scale Water Recycling Project Investment Act S. 4193/ H.R. 7776 - Water Resources Development Act of 2022 - Section 595

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 6751 - Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Establishment Act of 2022 S. 4232 - Address the current costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin and for other purposes

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Discussions about Hoover Dam dump site Discussions about drought S. 4232- A bill to address the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Discussions about Drought S. 4232- A bill to address the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin, and for other purposes.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Advocated for the President to take actions to modernize the Columbia River Treaty (focus on hydropower). Discussed status of the Columbia River Treaty negotiations. Discussed support for S. 4232, a bill to address the recovery of certain costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin. Discussed support for amendment to S. 4137, the Water Resources Development Act of 2022, to clarify that Congress did not intend for funding provided to the Army Corps of Engineers in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (PL 117-58) and from the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (P.L. 117-43) to be paid back by federal hydropower customers. Discussed support for amendment to H.R. 7776, the Water Resources Development Act of 2022, to clarify that Congress did not intend for funding provided to the Army Corps of Engineers in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (PL 117-58) and from the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (P.L. 117-43) to be paid back by federal hydropower customers. Discussed the importance of hydropower (federal and non-federal) and the need for licensing and relicensing reform. Discussed opposition to breaching the Lower Snake River Dams. Discussed S. 3719, the Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act (all provisions). Discussed federal hydropower issues, including the impact of drought on hydropower production from federal dams, markets, rates, and finances. Discussed the anticipated increased costs to federal hydropower customers resulting from supplemental provided to the Army Corps of Engineers in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and from P.L. 117-43, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. Discussed potential legislation to make changes to the National Environmental Policy Act to facilitate electric transmission siting.

Water, drought resiliency, and infrastructure issues generally S. 567/ H.R. 1597 Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act S. 4996 - Bill to Amend WRDA to Modify the Authorization of Appropriations for the Las Vegas Wash Program S. 4994 - Bill to Amend IIJA to modify requirements for large scale water recycling and reuse projects S. 4232 - Address the current costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin and for other purposes S 2334/ HR 4990 - Large Scale Water Recycling Project Investment Act S. 4193/ H.R. 7776 - Water Resources Development Act of 2022 - Section 595 Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - water recycling and infrastructure, Colorado River DCP, drought resilience

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Water and infrastructure issues generally S. 567/ H.R. 1597 Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - water infrastructure, drought resilience S. 4996 - Bill to Amend WRDA to Modify the Authorization of Appropriations for the Las Vegas Wash Program S. 4994 - Bill to Amend IIJA to modify requirements for large scale water recycling and reuse projects S. 4232 - Address the current costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin and for other purposes S 2334/ HR 4990 - Large Scale Water Recycling Project Investment Act S. 4193/ H.R. 7776 - Water Resources Development Act of 2022 - Section 595

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 6751 - Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Establishment Act of 2022 S. 4232 - Address the current costs with respect to certain Reclamation facilities in the Colorado River Basin and for other purposes

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Federal funding to mitigate increased power purchases at Hoover/Parker-Davis Hydropower Projects due to extreme drought; S.4232

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Western Water Policy; Implementation of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009; Clean Water Act; Watershed Planning Policy; Aging Infrastructure; Regulatory Streamlining; Bureau of Reclamation Policies; Endangered Species Act; Climate Change legislation; Levee Safety; WRDA; Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration; Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act; Waters of the US rulemaking; Resilient Federals Forests Act, WIIN Act implementation, title transfer legislation, Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act implementation; and reform of Endangered Species Act; WaterSmart Grant programs; Farm Bill of 2018; Drought Resiliency legislation (S. 1932); Aging Infrastructure legislation; implementation of America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA); natural resource provisions in H.R. 2, "Moving Forward Act"; bipartisan Western water infrastructure legislation; Budget Reconciliation process; implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; provide testimony on S.737; S.953; S.1179; S.2693; S.3539; S.3693/HR.5001; S.3971; S.4175; S.4176; S.4231; S.4232; and S.4233.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000