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Internal Revenue Service (IRS) proposed rulemaking entitled " Investing in Qualified Opportunity Funds' (Reg-115420-18) (Docket No. IRS-2018-0029-0001) governing Opportunity Zones and Opportunity Zone Funds following the implementation of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) proposed rulemaking entitled " Investing in Qualified Opportunity Funds' (Reg-115420-18) (Docket No. IRS-2018-0029-0001) governing Opportunity Zones and Opportunity Zone Funds following the implementation of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

Appropriations requests in support of the following programs: the Brownfields Program administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Appropriations requests in support of the following programs: The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, and Continuum of Care (CoC) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations requests in support of the following programs: the BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant Program administered by the U.S Department of Transportation Appropriations requests in support of the following programs: the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Healthy Starts Initiative and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance administered by the HHS Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Appropriations requests in support of the following programs: the Brownfields Program administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Appropriations requests in support of the following programs: The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, and Continuum of Care (CoC) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Appropriations requests in support of the following programs: the BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant Program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation

Appropriations requests in support of the following programs: the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Healthy Starts Initiative and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance administered by the HHS Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) proposed rulemaking entitled " Investing in Qualified Opportunity Funds' (Reg-115420-18) (Docket No. IRS-2018-0029-0001) governing Opportunity Zones and Opportunity Zone Funds following the implementation of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

Appropriations requests in support of the following programs: the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Healthy Starts Initiative and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance administered by the HHS Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Opposition to the Administration's proposed actions involving the Endangered Species Act Support for the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Cooperative agreement U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding MPT's pending cooperative agreement for their red wolves management program Opposition to the Administration's proposed actions involving the Endangered Species Act Support for the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Cooperative agreement U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding MPT's pending cooperative agreement for their red wolves management program Opposition to the Administration's proposed actions involving the Endangered Species Act Support for the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Support for the grant application submitted by Access Services for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Automated Driving System (ADS) Demonstration Grant Program for the Paratransit Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project

Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)

Support for the City of Rancho Cordovas grant application seeking state assistance for the Shade Tree Expansion Continuum Project through the CalFIRE Urban and Community Forestry Proposition Grant Program

Support for the Department of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)

Support for the Department of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

Appropriations requests for bill language as Fresno-Yosemite International Airport is seeking Port of Entry (POE) status and additional federal assistance and/or staffing resources from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Patrol

Appropriations requests for bill language as Fresno-Yosemite International Airport is seeking Port of Entry (POE) status and additional federal assistance and/or staffing resources from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Patrol

Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)

Support for the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act directing the Department of Homeland Security to establish humane detention standards for detainees in custody Expressing concerns regarding the private detention services contracted by ICE at the Northwest Detention Center, establishing federal detention standards to ensure the well-being and humane treatment of detainees in custody in accordance with human rights and comparable federal prisons standards like the American Bar Associations Civil Immigration Detention Standards, and advocating for comprehensive immigration reform

Support for the Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

Opposition to the FCC Second Report and Order on Accelerating Wireless Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)

Support for increased federal investment in addressing the impacts climate change, mitigating climate-related risks, and building green, resilient infrastructure; support for the exploration of a federal carbon fee and dividend; support for current programs that promote sustainability or resilience including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Urban Small Waters Grants and Energy Star Program and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program, Pre-disaster Mitigation Program, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, and Flood Mitigation Assistance

Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)

Support for the Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

Appropriations requests in support of the following programs to promote better air quality: the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program and Targeted Airshed Program; the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program Support for the Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

Appropriations request for bill language to direct the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation to prioritize Small Starts funding available through the Capital Investment Grant Program (Section 5309) for projects located within Census tracts federally designated as Opportunity Zones by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury

Support for the Pacific Avenue/State Route (SR) 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor in the Small Starts Project Development (SSPD) phase of the FTA Capital Investment Grant (CIG) Program; Appropriations requests to maintain or increase funding for the following federal programs administered by the Department of Transportation: Capital Investment Grants (Section 5309), specifically the Small Starts Grant Program; the Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Program, the discretionary Bus and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Grant Program and Low or No Emission Vehicle Program under Section 5339, Section 5339(a), and Section 5339(c); Urbanized Area Formula Grants (Section 5307) Appropriations request for bill language to direct the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation to prioritize Small Starts funding available through the Capital Investment Grant Program (Section 5309) for projects located within Census tracts federally designated as Opportunity Zones by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury Support for the inclusion of the alternative fuels tax credit in a tax extenders package

Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)

Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)

Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)

Opposition to amendments to be offered by U.S. Representatives Woodall and Perry that would adversely impact funding for transit programs on Division E (Transportation-Housing and Urban Development) of the second Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 appropriations minibus, H.R. 3055 Support for the State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act, H.R. 2939, introduced by U. S. Representative Grace Napolitano Support for key projects and priorities including infrastructure improvements including the GoPort Project at the Port of Oakland; deployment of ITS for congestion management; transit funding; AC Transit's FTA Low or No Emissions Vehicle Grant Program application; Dumbarton Rail, Valley Link, and BART; long-term revenue solutions to make the Highway Trust Fund solvent; Opportunity Zones; and the next surface transportation reauthorization

Opposition to amendments to be offered by U.S. Representatives Woodall and Perry that would adversely impact funding for transit programs on Division E (Transportation-Housing and Urban Development) of the second Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 appropriations minibus, H.R. 3055

Appropriations requests to maintain or increase funding for the Capital Investment Grant Program (Section 5309) administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

Appropriations requests to maintain or increase funding for the Capital Investment Grant Program (Section 5309) administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

Supporting legislative solutions to address the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund to increase revenue and promote long-term sustainability, including an increase in the federal gas tax and/or the adoption of a use- or mileage-based fee Appropriations requests to maintain or increase funding for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) BUILD, CRISI, and INFRA Discretionary Grant Programs; National Highway Performance Program (NHPP); Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Programs; and Emergency Relief (ER) Program Support for regulatory reform to change the Regional Transportation Planning cycle from 4 years to 8 or 10 years to reduce expenses incurred by Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) for compliance with federal mandates for transportation and air quality monitoring Support for expansion of the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) service into the Central Valley and regional rail improvements to support the Amtrak San Joaquin service and ACE service, including upgrades at the Stockton Diamond (with US DOT CRISI and/or BUILD grant funding) and the Modesto Rail Station

Legislative requests for the consideration of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) in advance of the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization including the following policies: promoting the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund through an increase of the federal gas tax and/or other new funding mechanisms or fees; eliminating recessions of contract authority; expanding activities eligible under the National Highway Freight Program; implementing regulatory reforms to improve the U.S. Department of Transportations Buy America waiver process and establish eligibility for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) projects under Class C Categorical Exclusion (CEs); the extension of the Regional Transportation Plans (RTP) Cycle from 4 years to 8 or 10 years; and the creation of a national farm-to-market routes rehabilitation program

Legislative requests for the consideration of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) in advance of the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization including the following policies: promoting the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund through an increase of the federal gas tax and/or other new funding mechanisms or fees; eliminating recessions of contract authority; expanding activities eligible under the National Highway Freight Program; implementing regulatory reforms to improve the U.S. Department of Transportations Buy America waiver process and establish eligibility for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) projects under Class C Categorical Exclusion (CEs); the extension of the Regional Transportation Plans (RTP) Cycle from 4 years to 8 or 10 years; and the creation of a national farm-to-market routes rehabilitation program

Support for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs

Appropriations requests in support of programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education including the Title I funding available from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act, Title III English as a Second Language funding, the Full-Service Community Schools Grant Program, and the Education Innovation Research Program

Support for a grant application submitted to the U.S. Department of Education for funding available through the Full-Service Community Schools Grant Program Appropriations requests in support of programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education including the Title I funding available from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act, Title III English as a Second Language funding, the Full-Service Community Schools Grant Program, and the Education Innovation Research Program Support for federal policies in accordance with the Whole Child Initiative, which provide supportive services and programs that advance students social, emotional, and academic well-being and outcomes related to student achievement by facilitating a positive school climate as a district with community, administrators, teachers, families, service providers, and partner organizations; support for the Whole Child Resolution sponsored by Rep. Bonamici in previous sessions of Congress Support for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs

Appropriations request for fully authorized funding available for the Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program (Title VII, Subtitle B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act) administered by the U.S. Department of Education

Appropriations request for fully authorized funding available for the Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program (Title VII, Subtitle B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act) administered by the U.S. Department of Education

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) proposed rulemaking entitled " Investing in Qualified Opportunity Funds' (Reg-115420-18) (Docket No. IRS-2018-0029-0001) governing Opportunity Zones and Opportunity Zone Funds following the implementation of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

Appropriations requests in support of the following programs: The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, and Continuum of Care (CoC) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Cooperative agreement U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding MPT's pending cooperative agreement for their red wolves management program Opposition to the Administration's proposed actions involving the Endangered Species Act Support for the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Opposition to the Administration's proposed actions involving the Endangered Species Act Support for the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Cooperative agreement U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding MPT's pending cooperative agreement for their red wolves management program Opposition to the Administration's proposed actions involving the Endangered Species Act

Support for the grant application submitted by Access Services for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Automated Driving System (ADS) Demonstration Grant Program for the Paratransit Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project

Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)

Support for the City of Rancho Cordovas grant application seeking state assistance for the Shade Tree Expansion Continuum Project through the CalFIRE Urban and Community Forestry Proposition Grant Program

Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)

Support for the Department of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

Support for the Department of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

Appropriations requests for bill language as Fresno-Yosemite International Airport is seeking Port of Entry (POE) status and additional federal assistance and/or staffing resources from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Patrol

Appropriations requests for bill language as Fresno-Yosemite International Airport is seeking Port of Entry (POE) status and additional federal assistance and/or staffing resources from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Patrol

Modernizing the Federal Aviation Administration's Passenger Facilities Charge (PFC) Program

Support for Pierce Transits Pacific Avenue/State Route (SR) 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project entering the Small Starts Project Development (SSPD) phase of the FTA Capital Investment Grant (CIG) Program (Section 5309) Support for the Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Appropriations requests in support of the following programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Appropriations requests in support of the following programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): tenant-based rental assistance (Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Contract Renewals, and Administrative Fees)

Support for Pierce Transits Pacific Avenue/State Route (SR) 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project entering the Small Starts Project Development (SSPD) phase of the FTA Capital Investment Grant (CIG) Program (Section 5309)

Support for increased federal investment in addressing the impacts climate change, mitigating climate-related risks, and building green, resilient infrastructure; support for the exploration of a federal carbon fee and dividend; support for current programs that promote sustainability or resilience including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Urban Small Waters Grants and Energy Star Program and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program, Pre-disaster Mitigation Program, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, and Flood Mitigation Assistance

Support for increased federal investment in addressing the impacts climate change, mitigating climate-related risks, and building green, resilient infrastructure; support for the exploration of a federal carbon fee and dividend; support for current programs that promote sustainability or resilience including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Urban Small Waters Grants and Energy Star Program and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program, Pre-disaster Mitigation Program, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, and Flood Mitigation Assistance

Appropriations requests in support of the following programs to promote better air quality: the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program and Targeted Airshed Program; the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program Support for the Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

Support for the Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

Appropriations requests in support of the following programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Appropriations requests in support of the following programs to promote better air quality: the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program and Targeted Airshed Program; the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program Support for the Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

Support for the Pacific Avenue/State Route (SR) 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor in the Small Starts Project Development (SSPD) phase of the FTA Capital Investment Grant (CIG) Program; Appropriations requests to maintain or increase funding for the following federal programs administered by the Department of Transportation: Capital Investment Grants (Section 5309), specifically the Small Starts Grant Program; the Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Program, the discretionary Bus and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Grant Program and Low or No Emission Vehicle Program under Section 5339, Section 5339(a), and Section 5339(c); Urbanized Area Formula Grants (Section 5307) Appropriations request for bill language to direct the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation to prioritize Small Starts funding available through the Capital Investment Grant Program (Section 5309) for projects located within Census tracts federally designated as Opportunity Zones by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury Support for the inclusion of the alternative fuels tax credit in a tax extenders package

Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)

Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)

Regional priorities including increased funding for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Targeted Airshed and Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Programs

Regional priorities for the surface transportation reauthorization in anticipation of the expiration of the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act in September 2020 and the introduction of the Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA) (S. 2302) by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, including: funding for key goods movement programs and projects; the City of Fresnos FY 2019 US DOT BUILD grant application for the Veterans Boulevard project; the City of Tracys FY 2019 US DOT BUILD grant application for the Gateway project; expansion of eligible activities for the National Highway Freight Program; creation of a Farm-to-Market Routes rehabilitation program; increasing flexibility and reducing administrative burdens for Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) by creating a pilot to extend the RTP adoption cycle from 4 years to 8 or 10 years; improving the Buy America waiver process and enhancing transparency around the Administrations decision-making; improving project delivery; addressing the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund; eliminate rescissions of contract authority and support for relevant legislation (S. 1992); and protection of CMAQ. Regional priorities for the surface transportation reauthorization in anticipation of the expiration of the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act in September 2020 and the introduction of the Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA) (S. 2302) by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, including: funding for key goods movement programs and projects to support agriculture in the Central Valley and the creation of a Farm-to-Market Routes rehabilitation program to support related infrastructure needs. Support for the State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act (H.R. 2939), related legislation, by Congresswoman Napolitano that would prohibit Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from implementing, administering, or enforcing the 2014 Policy and Procedures Concerning the Use of Airport Revenues; Proceeds From Taxes on Aviation Fuel rule, which expands a 1987 law requiring airports to spend aviation fuel excise tax revenue on airport uses to general sales taxes collected on aviation fuel; Regional priorities including increased funding for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Targeted Airshed and Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Programs

Support for legislation to reauthorize expired tax credits, including the Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fuels Mixture Tax Credits;

Support for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 T-HUD appropriations requests to maintain or increase funding for the following US Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) programs: the Urbanized Area Formula Grant Program (Sec. 5307), the Capital Investment Grant Program (Section 5309); the Bus and Bus Facilities Program (5339b); and the Low or No Emission Grants Program (5339c);

Support for a joint grant application submitted by the Tacoma Housing Authority and Mercy Housing Northwest seeking federal assistance through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 202 Program;

Opposition to the Administration's proposal to restrict broad-based categorical eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program;

Support for the City's Dickman Mill project, which is under review by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries;

Opposition to the Administration's SAFE Vehicles Rule;

Opposition to the Administration's SAFE Vehicles Rule;

Support for language included in the National Deference Authorization Act of 2020 that would recategorize 911 dispatchers as first responders;

Support for the City's application for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant Program seeking federal assistance for the 300 West Project;

Opposition to the Administration's proposal to restrict broad-based categorical eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program;

Support for the City's application for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant Program seeking federal assistance for the White Rock Road Project;

Appropriations request for bill language to direct the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation to prioritize Small Starts funding available through the Capital Investment Grant Program (Section 5309) for projects located within Census tracts federally designated as Opportunity Zones by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury; Support for the inclusion of the alternative fuels tax credit in a tax extenders package;

Appropriations request for bill language to direct the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation to prioritize Small Starts funding available through the Capital Investment Grant Program (Section 5309) for projects located within Census tracts federally designated as Opportunity Zones by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury;

Support for full year appropriations for the U.S. Census Bureau;

Support for gun control legislation, including the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R. 8) and the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R. 1112)

Seeking a permit to allow for polar bear breeding at Louisville Zoological Gardens;

Support for the City's application for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Grants for Bus and Bus Facilities Program seeking federal assistance for the Metro Transit facility at the Oscar Meyer site; Requested White House Opportunity Zone and Revitalization and US Department of Housing and Urban Development staff visit Madison to discuss Opportunity Zones and see the proposed Metro Transit facility site at the former Oscar Meyer plant; The City strongly supports the inclusion of a key waiver provision included in the Continuing Resolution (CR) to block the "Rostenkowski Test" and the prevent $1.2 billion of automatic cuts to all transit formula program following passage of the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2020 (H.R. 4378) as Congress moves forward to conference for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (T-HUD) spending bill

The City strongly supports the inclusion of a key waiver provision included in the Continuing Resolution (CR) to block the "Rostenkowski Test" and the prevent $1.2 billion of automatic cuts to all transit formula program following passage of the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2020 (H.R. 4378) as Congress moves forward to conference for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (T-HUD) spending bill

Appropriations requests for bill language as Fresno-Yosemite International Airport is seeking Port of Entry (POE) status and additional federal assistance and/or staffing resources from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Patrol; Amendment to staffing resources from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Patrol for Fresno Yosemite International Airport;

Support for the City's application for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant Program seeking federal assistance for the Veterans Boulevard Project

Support for the City's application for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant Program seeking federal assistance for the Merchant's Square Mobility Improvements Project

Opposition to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) change of policy and enforcement to withhold $250 million worth of federal grants to the State of California for alleged insufficient compliance with the 2014 "Policy and Procedures Concerning the Use of Airport Revenues; Proceeds From Taxes on Aviation Fuel" rule, which expands a 1987 law requiring airports to spend aviation fuel excise tax revenue on airport uses to general sales taxes collected on aviation fuel; Support for a withdrawn amendment to Division E- Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 3055) by Congresswoman Grace Napolitano that would prohibit FAA from implementing, administering, or enforcing the 2014 rule; Support for the State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act (H.R. 2939), related legislation, by Congresswoman Napolitano.

Opposition to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) One National Program on federal preemption of State Fuel Economy Standards final rule;

Support for the grant application submitted by Access Services for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) seeking federal assistance available through the Automated Driving System (ADS) Demonstration Grant; Support for reauthorization and funding of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Automated Driving System (ADS) Demonstration Grant Program; Support for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration to continue to invest in strategic transit partnerships;

Support for full year appropriations for the U.S. Census Bureau;

Support for gun control legislation, including the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R. 8) and the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R. 1112)

Seeking a permit to allow for polar bear breeding at Louisville Zoological Gardens;

Support for the State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act (H.R. 2939), related legislation, by Congresswoman Napolitano that would prohibit Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from implementing, administering, or enforcing the 2014 Policy and Procedures Concerning the Use of Airport Revenues; Proceeds From Taxes on Aviation Fuel rule, which expands a 1987 law requiring airports to spend aviation fuel excise tax revenue on airport uses to general sales taxes collected on aviation fuel;

Regional priorities for the surface transportation reauthorization in anticipation of the expiration of the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act in September 2020 and the introduction of the Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA) (S. 2302) by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, including: funding for key goods movement programs and projects; the City of Fresnos FY 2019 US DOT BUILD grant application for the Veterans Boulevard project; the City of Tracys FY 2019 US DOT BUILD grant application for the Gateway project; expansion of eligible activities for the National Highway Freight Program; creation of a Farm-to-Market Routes rehabilitation program; increasing flexibility and reducing administrative burdens for Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) by creating a pilot to extend the RTP adoption cycle from 4 years to 8 or 10 years; improving the Buy America waiver process and enhancing transparency around the Administrations decision-making; improving project delivery; addressing the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund; eliminate rescissions of contract authority and support for relevant legislation (S. 1992); and protection of CMAQ. Regional priorities for the surface transportation reauthorization in anticipation of the expiration of the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act in September 2020 and the introduction of the Americas Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA) (S. 2302) by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, including: funding for key goods movement programs and projects to support agriculture in the Central Valley and the creation of a Farm-to-Market Routes rehabilitation program to support related infrastructure needs. Support for the State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act (H.R. 2939), related legislation, by Congresswoman Napolitano that would prohibit Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from implementing, administering, or enforcing the 2014 Policy and Procedures Concerning the Use of Airport Revenues; Proceeds From Taxes on Aviation Fuel rule, which expands a 1987 law requiring airports to spend aviation fuel excise tax revenue on airport uses to general sales taxes collected on aviation fuel; Regional priorities including increased funding for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Targeted Airshed and Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Programs

Support for legislation to reauthorize expired tax credits, including the Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fuels Mixture Tax Credits;

Support for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 T-HUD appropriations requests to maintain or increase funding for the following US Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) programs: the Urbanized Area Formula Grant Program (Sec. 5307), the Capital Investment Grant Program (Section 5309); the Bus and Bus Facilities Program (5339b); and the Low or No Emission Grants Program (5339c); Priorities for the surface transportation reauthorization in anticipation of the expiration of the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act in September 2020; Support for legislation to reauthorize expired tax credits, including the Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fuels Mixture Tax Credits; Support for Washington State Transit Association (WSTA) member agencies applications for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Grants for Bus and Bus Facilities

Support for the City's Dickman Mill project, which is under review by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries;

Opposition to the Administration's proposal to restrict broad-based categorical eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program;

Support for the City's Dickman Mill project, which is under review by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries;

Support for language included in the National Deference Authorization Act of 2020 that would recategorize 911 dispatchers as first responders;

Support for the City's application for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant Program seeking federal assistance for the 300 West Project;

Support for language included in the National Deference Authorization Act of 2020 that would recategorize 911 dispatchers as first responders;

Opposition to the Administration's SAFE Vehicles Rule;

Opposition to the Administration's SAFE Vehicles Rule;

Support for the City's application for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant Program seeking federal assistance for the Veterans Boulevard Project

Appropriations requests for bill language as Fresno-Yosemite International Airport is seeking Port of Entry (POE) status and additional federal assistance and/or staffing resources from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Patrol; Amendment to staffing resources from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Patrol for Fresno Yosemite International Airport;

Support for the City's application for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant Program seeking federal assistance for the White Rock Road Project;

Appropriations request for bill language to direct the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation to prioritize Small Starts funding available through the Capital Investment Grant Program (Section 5309) for projects located within Census tracts federally designated as Opportunity Zones by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury;

Appropriations request for bill language to direct the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation to prioritize Small Starts funding available through the Capital Investment Grant Program (Section 5309) for projects located within Census tracts federally designated as Opportunity Zones by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury; Support for the inclusion of the alternative fuels tax credit in a tax extenders package;

The City strongly supports the inclusion of a key waiver provision included in the Continuing Resolution (CR) to block the "Rostenkowski Test" and the prevent $1.2 billion of automatic cuts to all transit formula program following passage of the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2020 (H.R. 4378) as Congress moves forward to conference for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (T-HUD) spending bill

Requested White House Opportunity Zone and Revitalization and US Department of Housing and Urban Development staff visit Madison to discuss Opportunity Zones and see the proposed Metro Transit facility site at the former Oscar Meyer plant;

Support for the City's application for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant Program seeking federal assistance for the Merchant's Square Mobility Improvements Project

Support for the grant application submitted by Access Services for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) seeking federal assistance available through the Automated Driving System (ADS) Demonstration Grant; Support for reauthorization and funding of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Automated Driving System (ADS) Demonstration Grant Program; Support for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration to continue to invest in strategic transit partnerships;

Opposition to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) change of policy and enforcement to withhold $250 million worth of federal grants to the State of California for alleged insufficient compliance with the 2014 "Policy and Procedures Concerning the Use of Airport Revenues; Proceeds From Taxes on Aviation Fuel" rule, which expands a 1987 law requiring airports to spend aviation fuel excise tax revenue on airport uses to general sales taxes collected on aviation fuel; Support for a withdrawn amendment to Division E- Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 3055) by Congresswoman Grace Napolitano that would prohibit FAA from implementing, administering, or enforcing the 2014 rule; Support for the State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act (H.R. 2939), related legislation, by Congresswoman Napolitano.

Opposition to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) change of policy and enforcement to withhold $250 million worth of federal grants to the State of California for alleged insufficient compliance with the 2014 "Policy and Procedures Concerning the Use of Airport Revenues; Proceeds From Taxes on Aviation Fuel" rule, which expands a 1987 law requiring airports to spend aviation fuel excise tax revenue on airport uses to general sales taxes collected on aviation fuel; Support for a withdrawn amendment to Division E- Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 3055) by Congresswoman Grace Napolitano that would prohibit FAA from implementing, administering, or enforcing the 2014 rule; Support for the State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act (H.R. 2939), related legislation, by Congresswoman Napolitano.

Appropriations requests to maintain or increase funding for the Capital Investment Grant Program (Section 5309) administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Support for Washington State Transit Association (WSTA) Skagit Transit's application for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant Program seeking federal assistance for phase two of the Maintenance Operations and Administration Facility Project Support for Washington State Transit Association (WSTA) Skagit Transit's application for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Grants for Bus and Bus Facilities for phase two of the Maintenance Operations and Administration Facility Project Support for Washington State Transit Association (WSTA) Mason Transit's application for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Low or No Emissions Vehicle Grant Program Support for Washington State Transit Association (WSTA) member agency Jefferson Transit's application for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Low or No Emissions Vehicle Grant Program Support for Washington State Transit Association (WSTA) Pullman Transit's application for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Low or No Emissions Vehicle Grant Program

Support for a grant application submitted to the U.S. Department of Education for funding available through the Full-Service Community Schools Grant Program Support for federal policies in accordance with the Whole Child Initiative, which provide supportive services and programs that advance students social, emotional, and academic well-being and outcomes related to student achievement by facilitating a positive school climate as a district with community, administrators, teachers, families, service providers, and partner organizations; support for the Whole Child Resolution sponsored by Rep. Bonamici in previous sessions of Congress

Support for Pierce Transits Pacific Avenue/State Route (SR) 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project entering the Small Starts Project Development (SSPD) phase of the FTA Capital Investment Grant (CIG) Program (Section 5309) Support for the City's infrastructure priorities for the next surface transportation reauthorization submitted in advance of Member's Day hearing hosted by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Support for the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act directing the Department of Homeland Security to establish humane detention standards for detainees in custody Expressing concerns regarding the private detention services contracted by ICE at the Northwest Detention Center, establishing federal detention standards to ensure the well-being and humane treatment of detainees in custody in accordance with human rights and comparable federal prisons standards like the American Bar Associations Civil Immigration Detention Standards, and advocating for comprehensive immigration reform

Support for expansion of the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) service into the Central Valley and regional rail improvements to support the Amtrak San Joaquin service and ACE service, including upgrades at the Stockton Diamond (with US DOT CRISI and/or BUILD grant funding) and the Modesto Rail Station

Supporting legislative solutions to address the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund to increase revenue and promote long-term sustainability, including an increase in the federal gas tax and/or the adoption of a use- or mileage-based fee

Support for the agency's infrastructure priorities for the next surface transportation reauthorization submitted in advance of Member's Day Hearing hosted by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Appropriations requests to maintain or increase funding for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) BUILD, CRISI, and INFRA Discretionary Grant Programs; National Highway Performance Program (NHPP); Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Programs; and Emergency Relief (ER) Program Support for regulatory reform to change the Regional Transportation Planning cycle from 4 years to 8 or 10 years to reduce expenses incurred by Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) for compliance with federal mandates for transportation and air quality monitoring Support for expansion of the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) service into the Central Valley and regional rail improvements to support the Amtrak San Joaquin service and ACE service, including upgrades at the Stockton Diamond (with US DOT CRISI and/or BUILD grant funding) and the Modesto Rail Station

Support for increased federal investment in addressing the impacts climate change, mitigating climate-related risks, and building green, resilient infrastructure; support for the exploration of a federal carbon fee and dividend; support for current programs that promote sustainability or resilience including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Urban Small Waters Grants and Energy Star Program and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program, Pre-disaster Mitigation Program, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, and Flood Mitigation Assistance

Opposition to the FCC Second Report and Order on Accelerating Wireless Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530) Support for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Commerce-Science-Justice appropriations maintaining funding for Global Cities programs administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce National Institutes of Science and Technology (NIST)

Support for the County's grant application submitted to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeking federal assistance through Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Innovation in Nutrition Programs Services

Appropriations requests in support of the following programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

Appropriations requests in support of the following programs to promote better air quality: the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program and Targeted Airshed Program; the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program Support for the Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

Support for federal housing priorities established by the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce Community Resources Team for the annual Capital-to-Capital meeting including support for key resources and grant programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness; support for the Fighting Homelessness through Services and Housing Act, S. 923

Support for the City of Rancho Cordovas grant application seeking state assistance for the Shade Tree Expansion Continuum Project through the CalFIRE Urban and Community Forestry Proposition Grant Program

Appropriations request for bill language to direct the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation to prioritize Small Starts funding available through the Capital Investment Grant Program (Section 5309) for projects located within Census tracts federally designated as Opportunity Zones by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury Support for the inclusion of the alternative fuels tax credit in a tax extenders package

Opposition to amendments to be offered by U.S. Representatives Woodall and Perry that would adversely impact funding for transit programs on Division E (Transportation-Housing and Urban Development) of the second Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 appropriations minibus, H.R. 3055 Appropriations request for bill language to direct the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation to prioritize Small Starts funding available through the Capital Investment Grant Program (Section 5309) for projects located within Census tracts federally designated as Opportunity Zones by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury

Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)

Support for Metro Parks Tacoma's grant application submitted to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeking federal assistance through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Adaptive Sports Grant (ASG) Program

Cooperative agreement U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding MPT's pending cooperative agreement for their red wolves management program Support for the Shark Fin Elimination Act Support for federal priorities established by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Cooperative agreement U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding MPT's pending cooperative agreement for their red wolves management program Support for the Shark Fin Elimination Act Support for federal priorities established by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Opposition to amendments to be offered by U.S. Representatives Woodall and Perry that would adversely impact funding for transit programs on Division E (Transportation-Housing and Urban Development) of the second Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 appropriations minibus, H.R. 3055

Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)

Support for the City's application for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Grants for Bus and Bus Facilities Program seeking federal assistance for the Metro Transit facility at the Oscar Meyer site Opposition to amendments to be offered by U.S. Representatives Woodall and Perry that would adversely impact funding for transit programs on Division E (Transportation-Housing and Urban Development) of the second Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 appropriations minibus, H.R. 3055

Appropriations requests in support of the following programs: The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, and Continuum of Care (CoC) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Support for the Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

Appropriations requests in support of the following programs: The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, and Continuum of Care (CoC) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Support for the Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

Mitigating wildfire risk through effective stewardship of public lands, including addressing the backlog of maintenance needs on federal lands managed by the US Forest Service within the US Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Land Management within the US Department of Interior, working through public partnerships and training programs for the local Conservation Corps; support for a Regional Fire Training Center in Fresno to serve the greater Central Valley

Support for the City of Fresno's application for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant Program seeking federal assistance for the Veterans Boulevard Project; legislative principles and funding priorities for the next surface transportation maintenance facility; uniform targeted hiring policies across US DOT modes and related funding streams Support for modernizing the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) in the next surface transportation or FAA reauthorization

Appropriations requests for bill language as Fresno-Yosemite International Airport is seeking Port of Entry (POE) status and additional federal assistance and/or staffing resources from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Modernizing the Federal Aviation Administration's Passenger Facilities Charge (PFC) Program

Support for the City's application for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant Program seeking federal assistance for the Veterans Boulevard Project

Support for the City's application for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant Program seeking federal assistance for the Merchant's Square Mobility Improvements Project

Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)

Support for the Department of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

Opposition to amendments to be offered by U.S. Representatives Woodall and Perry that would adversely impact funding for transit programs on Division E (Transportation-Housing and Urban Development) of the second Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 appropriations minibus, H.R. 3055

Opposition to amendments to be offered by U.S. Representatives Woodall and Perry that would adversely impact funding for transit programs on Division E (Transportation-Housing and Urban Development) of the second Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 appropriations minibus, H.R. 3055 Support for the State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act, H.R. 2939, introduced by U. S. Representative Grace Napolitano Support for key projects and priorities including infrastructure improvements including the GoPort Project at the Port of Oakland; deployment of ITS for congestion management; transit funding; AC Transit's FTA Low or No Emissions Vehicle Grant Program application; Dumbarton Rail, Valley Link, and BART; long-term revenue solutions to make the Highway Trust Fund solvent; Opportunity Zones; and the next surface transportation reauthorization

Support for the grant application submitted by Access Services for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) seeking federal assistance available through the Automated Driving System (ADS) Demonstration Grant;

Support for Pierce Transits Pacific Avenue/State Route (SR) 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project entering the Small Starts Project Development (SSPD) phase of the FTA Capital Investment Grant (CIG) Program (Section 5309) Support for the Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Appropriations requests in support of the following programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Appropriations requests in support of the following programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): tenant-based rental assistance (Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Contract Renewals, and Administrative Fees)

Support for the Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

Support for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs

Support for a grant application submitted to the U.S. Department of Education for funding available through the Full-Service Community Schools Grant Program Appropriations requests in support of programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education including the Title I funding available from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act, Title III English as a Second Language funding, the Full-Service Community Schools Grant Program, and the Education Innovation Research Program Support for federal policies in accordance with the Whole Child Initiative, which provide supportive services and programs that advance students social, emotional, and academic well-being and outcomes related to student achievement by facilitating a positive school climate as a district with community, administrators, teachers, families, service providers, and partner organizations; support for the Whole Child Resolution sponsored by Rep. Bonamici in previous sessions of Congress Support for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs

Supporting legislative solutions to address the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund to increase revenue and promote long-term sustainability, including an increase in the federal gas tax and/or the adoption of a use- or mileage-based fee Appropriations requests to maintain or increase funding for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) BUILD, CRISI, and INFRA Discretionary Grant Programs; National Highway Performance Program (NHPP); Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Programs; and Emergency Relief (ER) Program Support for regulatory reform to change the Regional Transportation Planning cycle from 4 years to 8 or 10 years to reduce expenses incurred by Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) for compliance with federal mandates for transportation and air quality monitoring Support for expansion of the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) service into the Central Valley and regional rail improvements to support the Amtrak San Joaquin service and ACE service, including upgrades at the Stockton Diamond (with US DOT CRISI and/or BUILD grant funding) and the Modesto Rail Station

Appropriations requests to maintain or increase funding for the Capital Investment Grant Program (Section 5309) administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

Appropriations requests to maintain or increase funding for the Capital Investment Grant Program (Section 5309) administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

Opposition to the FCC Second Report and Order on Accelerating Wireless Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)

Support for increased federal investment in addressing the impacts climate change, mitigating climate-related risks, and building green, resilient infrastructure; support for the exploration of a federal carbon fee and dividend; support for current programs that promote sustainability or resilience including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Urban Small Waters Grants and Energy Star Program and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program, Pre-disaster Mitigation Program, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, and Flood Mitigation Assistance

Legislative requests for the consideration of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) in advance of the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization including the following policies: promoting the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund through an increase of the federal gas tax and/or other new funding mechanisms or fees; eliminating recessions of contract authority; expanding activities eligible under the National Highway Freight Program; implementing regulatory reforms to improve the U.S. Department of Transportations Buy America waiver process and establish eligibility for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) projects under Class C Categorical Exclusion (CEs); the extension of the Regional Transportation Plans (RTP) Cycle from 4 years to 8 or 10 years; and the creation of a national farm-to-market routes rehabilitation program

Legislative requests for the consideration of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) in advance of the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization including the following policies: promoting the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund through an increase of the federal gas tax and/or other new funding mechanisms or fees; eliminating recessions of contract authority; expanding activities eligible under the National Highway Freight Program; implementing regulatory reforms to improve the U.S. Department of Transportations Buy America waiver process and establish eligibility for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) projects under Class C Categorical Exclusion (CEs); the extension of the Regional Transportation Plans (RTP) Cycle from 4 years to 8 or 10 years; and the creation of a national farm-to-market routes rehabilitation program

Appropriations request for fully authorized funding available for the Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program (Title VII, Subtitle B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act) administered by the U.S. Department of Education

Appropriations request for fully authorized funding available for the Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program (Title VII, Subtitle B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act) administered by the U.S. Department of Education

Appropriations requests in support of the following programs to promote better air quality: the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program and Targeted Airshed Program; the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program Support for the Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

Support for the Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

Appropriations requests in support of the following programs to promote better air quality: the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program and Targeted Airshed Program; the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program

Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)

Support for the City of Rancho Cordovas grant application seeking state assistance for the Shade Tree Expansion Continuum Project through the CalFIRE Urban and Community Forestry Proposition Grant Program

Support for the Pacific Avenue/State Route (SR) 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor in the Small Starts Project Development (SSPD) phase of the FTA Capital Investment Grant (CIG) Program; Appropriations requests to maintain or increase funding for the following federal programs administered by the Department of Transportation: Capital Investment Grants (Section 5309), specifically the Small Starts Grant Program; the Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Program, the discretionary Bus and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Grant Program and Low or No Emission Vehicle Program under Section 5339, Section 5339(a), and Section 5339(c); Urbanized Area Formula Grants (Section 5307) Appropriations request for bill language to direct the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation to prioritize Small Starts funding available through the Capital Investment Grant Program (Section 5309) for projects located within Census tracts federally designated as Opportunity Zones by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury Support for the inclusion of the alternative fuels tax credit in a tax extenders package

Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)

Cooperative agreement U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding MPT's pending cooperative agreement for their red wolves management program Opposition to the Administration's proposed actions involving the Endangered Species Act

Opposition to the Administration's proposed actions involving the Endangered Species Act Support for the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Cooperative agreement U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding MPT's pending cooperative agreement for their red wolves management program Opposition to the Administration's proposed actions involving the Endangered Species Act Support for the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)

Appropriations requests in support of the following programs: the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Healthy Starts Initiative and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance administered by the HHS Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Appropriations requests in support of the following programs: The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, and Continuum of Care (CoC) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Modernizing the Federal Aviation Administration's Passenger Facilities Charge (PFC) Program

Appropriations requests for bill language as Fresno-Yosemite International Airport is seeking Port of Entry (POE) status and additional federal assistance and/or staffing resources from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Patrol

Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)

Support for the Department of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

Support for the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Communities Local Act (H.R. 530)

Support for the Department of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

Support for the grant application submitted by Access Services for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Automated Driving System (ADS) Demonstration Grant Program for the Paratransit Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project

Appropriations requests in support of the HHS ACF Community Services Block Grant Program

Appropriations requests in support of the HHS ACF Community Services Block Grant Program

Appropriations requests in support of the HHS ACF Community Services Block Grant Program Appropriations requests in support of the U.S. DOT INFRA Grant Program

Review of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities in Madison and procedures for local law enforcement to be notified in advance of immigration raids, which failed to occur; review of adverse community impacts and public safety impacts; ICE activities have jeopardized established relationships between law enforcement and local undocumented community

Review of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities in Madison and procedures for local law enforcement to be notified in advance of immigration raids, which failed to occur; review of adverse community impacts and public safety impacts; ICE activities have jeopardized established relationships between law enforcement and local undocumented community

Paratransit: ongoing implementation of the FAST Act; innovation in mobility

Paratransit: ongoing implementation of the FAST Act; innovation in mobility

Internal Revenue Services (IRS) proposed rulemaking entitled "Investing in Qualified Opportunity Funds" (Reg-115420-18) (Docket No. IRS-2018-0029-0001) governing Opportunity Zones and Opportunity Zone Funds following the implementation of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

Opposition to the FCC Second Report and Order on Accelerating Wireless Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment

Louisville Metro Government's grant application seeking federal assistance in support of the Rebuilding 9th Street Project through the FY 2018 BUILD Transportation Discretionary Grant Program