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SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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Lobbying Spend

$6.8M

Filings

150

Firms Hired

Active Period

1999–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	$380,000	7	2
2025	$490,000	8	2
2024	$570,000	8	2
2023	$690,000	8	2
2022	$580,000	8	2
2021	$530,000	8	2
2020	$530,000	10	2
2019	$540,000	9	2
2018	$450,000	8	2
2017	$438,000	9	2
2016	$482,000	10	3
2015	$510,000	8	2
2014	$444,174	9	2
2013	$150,000	8	3
2012	—	4	1
2011	—	4	1
2010	—	4	1
2009	—	5	1
2008	—	4	1
2007	—	2	1
2006	—	1	1
2005	—	1	1
2004	—	1	1
2003	—	2	1
2002	—	2	1
2001	—	1	1
1999	—	1	1

Hired Firms

Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT	$6,784,174	55
CARMEN GROUP INCORPORATED	—	36
CARPI & CLAY, INC	—	47
MANATT, PHELPS, AND PHILLIPS	—	12

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
SENATE	141
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	135
Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers)	133
Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)	97
Bureau of Reclamation	86
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	84
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	70
Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)	69
Interior, Dept of (DOI)	67
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)	66
Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)	55
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)	33
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	28
Defense, Dept of (DOD)	9
Army, Dept of (Other)	7
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)	7
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)	4
Natl Economic Council (NEC)	4
Federal Highway Administration (FHA)	1
Transportation, Dept of (DOT)	1

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	145
Natural Resources	Natural Resources	128
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	90
Clean Air and Water (quality)	Clean Air and Water (quality)	38
Utilities	Utilities	29
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	27
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries	19
Agriculture	Agriculture	14
Government Issues	Government Issues	4
Transportation	Transportation	4
Urban Development/Municipalities	Urban Development/Municipalities	4
Science/Technology	Science/Technology	2
Housing	Housing	2
Roads/Highway	Roads/Highway	2
Computer Industry	Computer Industry	2
Disaster Planning/Emergencies	Disaster Planning/Emergencies	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded

H.R. 9022119th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Support for implementation of the Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP). Support for the US Army Corps of Engineers civil works budget in the Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water development appropriation bills (H.R. 9022). Support for implementation of grant awards. Support funding for Large Scale Water Recycling Program, water recycling and reuse (H.R. 9022).

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 9022

H.R. 9497119th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Support for projects and programs to address water supply, flood risk reduction, and environmental restoration. Support for implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58), water recycling and reuse. Support for implementation of flood provisions in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-260), the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81), the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-272). and the development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R.9497 & S.4949). Support for implementation of the Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program. Long-Term Operations of CVP and SWP. Support for Valley Water WIFIA applications.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R.9497

S. 4949119th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: CARPI & CLAY, INC

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Support for projects and programs to address water supply, flood risk reduction, and environmental restoration. Support for implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58), water recycling and reuse. Support for implementation of flood provisions in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-260), the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-81), the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-272). and the development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R.9497 & S.4949). Support for implementation of the Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program. Long-Term Operations of CVP and SWP. Support for Valley Water WIFIA applications.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: S.4949

H.R. 3572119th Congress

To make projects in certain counties eligible for funding under the rural surface transportation grant program, and for other purposes.

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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Sisk Dam Raise Project and federal transportation funding; H.R. 3572 (Valadao) - Farm to Market Road Improvement Act; H.R. 8870 - BUILD America 250 Act; Senate surface transportation reauthorization bill (no bill number)

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 3572

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H.R. 6204119th Congress

Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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S. 3603 (Cortez Masto) / H.R. 6204 - Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act; emergency permitting under the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 6204

H.R. 8870119th Congress

BUILD America 250 Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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Sisk Dam Raise Project and federal transportation funding; H.R. 3572 (Valadao) - Farm to Market Road Improvement Act; H.R. 8870 - BUILD America 250 Act; Senate surface transportation reauthorization bill (no bill number)

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8870

H.R. 9372119th Congress

Data Infrastructure Energy Measurement and Standards Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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H.R. 9372 (Subramanyam) - Data Infrastructure Energy Measurement and Standards Act

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 9372

S. 3603119th Congress

COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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S. 3603 (Cortez Masto) / H.R. 6204 - Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act; emergency permitting under the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 3603

H.R. 605118th Congress

Special Drawing Rights Oversight Act of 2023

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Project; H.R. 605 (Costa) - Headwaters Protection Act of 2023

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 605

H.R. 1267119th Congress

Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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H.R. 1267 (Gluesenkamp Perez) - Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act; H.R. 4593 (Fry) - Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing (SHOWER) Act; H.R. 7845 (Peters) - Drought Relief Obtained Using Government Help Today (DROUGHT) Act; H.R. 4144 (Mullin) - Groundwater Rise and Infrastructure Preparedness Act of 2025; S. 4536 (Rosen) - Protecting America's Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act; S. 3603 (Cortez Masto) - Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act;

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1267

H.R. 2344119th Congress

Water ISAC Threat Protection Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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H.R. 2344 (Schakowsky) / S. 1118 (Markey) - Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterISAC) Threat Protection Act; H.R. 6984 (Menendez) - Data Center Transparency Act; S. 4213 (Durbin) - Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2344

H.R. 3572119th Congress

To make projects in certain counties eligible for funding under the rural surface transportation grant program, and for other purposes.

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Sisk Dam Raise Project and federal transportation funding; H.R. 3572 (Valadao) - Farm to Market Road Improvement Act; surface transportation reauthorization bill (no bill number)

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 3572

H.R. 3717119th Congress

Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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H.R. 3717 (Harder) / S. 4603 (Schiff) - Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 3717

H.R. 4144119th Congress

Groundwater Rise and Infrastructure Preparedness Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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H.R. 1267 (Gluesenkamp Perez) - Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act; H.R. 4593 (Fry) - Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing (SHOWER) Act; H.R. 7845 (Peters) - Drought Relief Obtained Using Government Help Today (DROUGHT) Act; H.R. 4144 (Mullin) - Groundwater Rise and Infrastructure Preparedness Act of 2025; S. 4536 (Rosen) - Protecting America's Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act; S. 3603 (Cortez Masto) - Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act;

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4144

H.R. 4593119th Congress

SHOWER Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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H.R. 1267 (Gluesenkamp Perez) - Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act; H.R. 4593 (Fry) - Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing (SHOWER) Act; H.R. 7845 (Peters) - Drought Relief Obtained Using Government Help Today (DROUGHT) Act; H.R. 4144 (Mullin) - Groundwater Rise and Infrastructure Preparedness Act of 2025; S. 4536 (Rosen) - Protecting America's Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act; S. 3603 (Cortez Masto) - Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act;

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4593

H.R. 4733119th Congress

Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Establishment Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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H.R. 4733 (Sorensen) - Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Establishment Act; low-income water rate assistance

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4733

H.R. 6229119th Congress

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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FY27 Interior and Environment Appropriations (Community Project Funding); Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loans; S. 1760 (Curtis) - Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act of 2025; H.R. 6229 (Schrier) - Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Amendments Act of 2025

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 6229

H.R. 6984119th Congress

Data Center Transparency Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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H.R. 2344 (Schakowsky) / S. 1118 (Markey) - Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterISAC) Threat Protection Act; H.R. 6984 (Menendez) - Data Center Transparency Act; S. 4213 (Durbin) - Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 6984

H.R. 7845119th Congress

DROUGHT Act of 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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H.R. 1267 (Gluesenkamp Perez) - Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act; H.R. 4593 (Fry) - Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing (SHOWER) Act; H.R. 7845 (Peters) - Drought Relief Obtained Using Government Help Today (DROUGHT) Act; H.R. 4144 (Mullin) - Groundwater Rise and Infrastructure Preparedness Act of 2025; S. 4536 (Rosen) - Protecting America's Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act; S. 3603 (Cortez Masto) - Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act;

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 7845

S. 1118119th Congress

Water Intelligence, Security, and Cyber Threat Protection Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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H.R. 2344 (Schakowsky) / S. 1118 (Markey) - Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterISAC) Threat Protection Act; H.R. 6984 (Menendez) - Data Center Transparency Act; S. 4213 (Durbin) - Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 1118

S. 1760119th Congress

Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act of 2025

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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FY27 Interior and Environment Appropriations (Community Project Funding); Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loans; S. 1760 (Curtis) - Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act of 2025; H.R. 6229 (Schrier) - Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Amendments Act of 2025

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 1760

S. 3603119th Congress

COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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H.R. 1267 (Gluesenkamp Perez) - Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act; H.R. 4593 (Fry) - Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing (SHOWER) Act; H.R. 7845 (Peters) - Drought Relief Obtained Using Government Help Today (DROUGHT) Act; H.R. 4144 (Mullin) - Groundwater Rise and Infrastructure Preparedness Act of 2025; S. 4536 (Rosen) - Protecting America's Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act; S. 3603 (Cortez Masto) - Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act;

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 3603

S. 4213119th Congress

Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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H.R. 2344 (Schakowsky) / S. 1118 (Markey) - Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterISAC) Threat Protection Act; H.R. 6984 (Menendez) - Data Center Transparency Act; S. 4213 (Durbin) - Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 4213

S. 4536119th Congress

Protecting America's Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act of 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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H.R. 1267 (Gluesenkamp Perez) - Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act; H.R. 4593 (Fry) - Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing (SHOWER) Act; H.R. 7845 (Peters) - Drought Relief Obtained Using Government Help Today (DROUGHT) Act; H.R. 4144 (Mullin) - Groundwater Rise and Infrastructure Preparedness Act of 2025; S. 4536 (Rosen) - Protecting America's Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act; S. 3603 (Cortez Masto) - Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act;

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 4536

S. 4603119th Congress

Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2026

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

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H.R. 3717 (Harder) / S. 4603 (Schiff) - Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 4603

Source: Senate LDA