NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Lobbying Spend

$4.0M

Filings

Firms Hired

Active Period

1999–2014

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2014	$90,000	6	1
2013	$265,000	5	1
2012	$345,000	4	1
2011	$340,000	4	1
2010	$320,000	4	1
2009	$320,000	4	1
2008	$365,000	4	1
2007	$250,000	2	1
2006	$250,000	2	1
2004	$320,000	2	1
2002	$160,000	1	1
2001	$160,000	1	1
2000	$480,000	3	1
1999	$320,000	3	1

Hired Firms

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

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION	$3,985,000	45

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	36
SENATE	36
Bureau of Reclamation	33
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	32
Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers)	23
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)	13
Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)	9
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)	3
Interior, Dept of (DOI)	2
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)	2
Energy, Dept of	1

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Clean Air and Water (quality)	Clean Air and Water (quality)	38
Natural Resources	Natural Resources	37
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	28
Agriculture	Agriculture	14
Utilities	Utilities	7
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	5
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	4
Indian/Native American Affairs	Indian/Native American Affairs	3

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

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

H.R. 3189113th Congress

Water Rights Protection Act

2014 · fourth_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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NWRA sent a letter of support for HR 3189, the Water Rights Protection Act. NWRA submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the Food Safety and Modernization Act proposed regulation regarding e-coli in irrigation water.

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 3189

H.R. 3189113th Congress

Water Rights Protection Act

2013 · fourth_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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NWRA sent a letter of support for HR 3189, the Water Rights Protection Act. NWRA submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the Food Safety and Modernization Act proposed regulation regarding e-coli in irrigation water.

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 3189

H.R. 3189113th Congress

Water Rights Protection Act

2013 · fourth_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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NWRA sent a letter of support for HR 3189, the Water Rights Protection Act. NWRA submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the Food Safety and Modernization Act proposed regulation regarding e-coli in irrigation water.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $90,000

Matched citations: HR 3189

H.R. 872113th Congress

Free Trade With Cuba Act

2013 · third_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Clean Water Act Amendments & Implementation (HR 872, Water Transfers, EPA Clean Water Act Guidance, "Waters of the United States" Definitions) Chemical Security Issues Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments & Implementation

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 872

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H.R. 2421112th Congress

Layoff Prevention Act of 2011

2012 · third_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Aging Infrastructure Issues FERC Hydropower Permitting Issues (HR 975, HR 2421) National Committee on Levee Safety Recommendations

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 2421

H.R. 975112th Congress

Anti-Bullying and Harassment Act of 2011

2012 · third_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Aging Infrastructure Issues FERC Hydropower Permitting Issues (HR 975, HR 2421) National Committee on Levee Safety Recommendations

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 975

H.R. 2842112th Congress

Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act of 2012

2012 · second_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Aging Infrastructure Issues Water Recycling & Water Supply Programs FERC Hydropower permitting issues (HR 795, S 629, HR 2842) Endangered Species Act Reform

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 2842

H.R. 795112th Congress

Small-Scale Hydropower Enhancement Act of 2011

2012 · second_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Aging Infrastructure Issues Water Recycling & Water Supply Programs FERC Hydropower permitting issues (HR 795, S 629, HR 2842) Endangered Species Act Reform

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 795

H.R. 872112th Congress

Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011

2012 · second_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Clean Water Act Implementation and Amendments: HR 872, Water Transfer Rule, Clean Water Act Guidance, "Waters of the United States" Definitions Chemical Security Issues Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments and Implementation

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 872

H.R. 2842112th Congress

Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act of 2012

2012 · first_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Aging Infrastructure Issues Title XVI Water Recycling Projects and Programs FERC Hydropower Permitting Issues (HR 795, HR 2842, S 629) National Committee on Levee Safety Recommendations U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Directives & Standards Revisions

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 2842

H.R. 795112th Congress

Small-Scale Hydropower Enhancement Act of 2011

2012 · first_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Aging Infrastructure Issues Title XVI Water Recycling Projects and Programs FERC Hydropower Permitting Issues (HR 795, HR 2842, S 629) National Committee on Levee Safety Recommendations U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Directives & Standards Revisions

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 795

H.R. 872112th Congress

Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011

2012 · first_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Clean Water Act amendments and implementation: HR 872, Water Transfer Rule, EPA Clean Water Act Guidance, "Waters of the United" States defintion Chemical Security Issues Safe Drinking Water Act amendments and implementation

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 872

H.R. 2018112th Congress

Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011

2011 · fourth_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Clean Water Act amendments and implementation: HR 872, HR 2018, Water Transfer Rule, EPA Clean Water Act Guidance, "Waters of the U.S." definitions Chemical Security Issues Safe Drinking Water Act amendments and implementation

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 2018

H.R. 2842112th Congress

Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act of 2012

2011 · fourth_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Aging Infrastructure Issues Title XVI Water Recycling Programs FERC Hydropower permitting issues (HR 795, HR 2842, HR 3680, S 629) National Committee on Levee Safety recommendations

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 2842

H.R. 3680112th Congress

Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2011

2011 · fourth_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Aging Infrastructure Issues Title XVI Water Recycling Programs FERC Hydropower permitting issues (HR 795, HR 2842, HR 3680, S 629) National Committee on Levee Safety recommendations

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 3680

H.R. 795112th Congress

Small-Scale Hydropower Enhancement Act of 2011

2011 · fourth_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Aging Infrastructure Issues Title XVI Water Recycling Programs FERC Hydropower permitting issues (HR 795, HR 2842, HR 3680, S 629) National Committee on Levee Safety recommendations

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 795

H.R. 872112th Congress

Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011

2011 · fourth_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Clean Water Act amendments and implementation: HR 872, HR 2018, Water Transfer Rule, EPA Clean Water Act Guidance, "Waters of the U.S." definitions Chemical Security Issues Safe Drinking Water Act amendments and implementation

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 872

H.R. 2019112th Congress

Transportation Opportunity and Accountability Act of 2011

2011 · third_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Clean Water Act amendments and implementation: HR 872, HR 2019, Water Transfer Rule, EPA Clean Water Act Guidance "Waters of the U.S." definitions Chemical Security Issues Safe Drinking Water Act amendments and implementation

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 2019

H.R. 2842112th Congress

Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act of 2012

2011 · third_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Aging Infrastructure Issues Title XVI water recycling programs FERC Hydropower permitting issues: HR 795, HR 2842, S 624 National Committee on Levee Safety Recommendations

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 2842

H.R. 795112th Congress

Small-Scale Hydropower Enhancement Act of 2011

2011 · third_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Aging Infrastructure Issues Title XVI water recycling programs FERC Hydropower permitting issues: HR 795, HR 2842, S 624 National Committee on Levee Safety Recommendations

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 795

H.R. 872112th Congress

Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011

2011 · third_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Clean Water Act amendments and implementation: HR 872, HR 2019, Water Transfer Rule, EPA Clean Water Act Guidance "Waters of the U.S." definitions Chemical Security Issues Safe Drinking Water Act amendments and implementation

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 872

H.R. 2018112th Congress

Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011

2011 · second_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Clean Water Act amendments and implementation: HR 872, HR 2018, Water Transfer Rule, EPA Clean Water Act Guidance, "Waters of the U.S." definitions Chemical Security Issues Safe Drinking Water Act amendments and implementation

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 2018

H.R. 872112th Congress

Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011

2011 · second_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Clean Water Act amendments and implementation: HR 872, HR 2018, Water Transfer Rule, EPA Clean Water Act Guidance, "Waters of the U.S." definitions Chemical Security Issues Safe Drinking Water Act amendments and implementation

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 872

H.R. 795112th Congress

Small-Scale Hydropower Enhancement Act of 2011

2011 · first_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Aging Infrastructure Issues Title XVI Water Recycling projects FERC Hydropower permitting issues (S 629, HR 795) National Committee on Levee Safety Recommendations

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 795

H.R. 872112th Congress

Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011

2011 · first_quarter · Firm: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

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Clean Water Act Amendments & Implementation: Aquatic Herbicides and Pesticides--HR 872; Water Transfer Rule; "Waters of the United States" Definition Chemical Security Issues Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments & Implementation

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 872

Source: Senate LDA

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