Reported covered position: District Director, Cong. Norm Dicks
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Federal Utility Bill Assistance Columbia River Treaty Section 45V Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Supply chain issues Howard Hanson Dam Downstream Fish Passage PFAS Remediation Programs CRISI Grant Application Rail safety, including S. 576 Shortline Railroad Relief Act
1. Advocated for timely and equitable renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 2. Advocated for completion of the Biological Opinion on Howard Hanson Dam operations and timely implementation of said Biological Opinion. 3. Advocated for enactment of S. 203 and H.R. 510 4. Advocated for authorization of federal investment program in shortline railroads. 6. Advocated for balanced regulation of railroad systems.
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TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Federal Utility Bill Assistance Columbia River Treaty Section 45V Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Howard Hanson Dam Downstream Fish Passage PFAS Remediation Programs CRISI Grant Application Federal hydropower issues
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Source: Senate LDA
1. Advocated for enactment of S. 203 and H.R. 510, including related appropriations provisions. 2. Advocated for authorization of federal investment program in shortline railroads.
1. Advocated for enactment of S. 203 and H.R. 510, including related appropriations provisions. 2. Advocated for authorization of federal investment program in shortline railroads.
1. Advocated for timely and equitable renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 2. Advocated for completion of the Biological Opinion on Howard Hanson Dam operations and timely implementation of said Biological Opinion. 3. Advocated for enactment of S. 203 and H.R. 510 4. Advocated for authorization of federal investment program in shortline railroads. 6. Advocated for balanced regulation of railroad systems.
To provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes.
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support continuing implementation and federal funding of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington. 4. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 5. Support reauthorization of the hydropower incentive program. 6. Support current federal policies regarding pole attachment regulation. 7. Support reforms to retransmission consent negotiations. 8. Support H.R. 3144.
1. Support additional funding for short line railroad infrastructure. 2. Provided information related to transport of oil by rail. 3. Support S. 407/H.R. 721.
1. Support additional funding for short line railroad infrastructure. 2. Provided information related to transportation of oil by rail. 3. Support S. 407/H.R. 721.
1. Support additional funding for short line railroad infrastructure. 2. Provided information related to transportation of oil by rail. 3. Support S. 407/H.R. 721.
Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for short line railroad infrastructure. 2. Provided information related to transportation of oil by rail. 3. Support S. 407/H.R. 721.
Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for short line railroad infrastructure. 2. Provided information related to transport of oil by rail. 3. Support S. 407/H.R. 721.
Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for short line railroad infrastructure. 2. Provided information related to transportation of oil by rail. 3. Support S. 407/H.R. 721.
1. Support additional funding for short line railroad infrastructure. 2. Provided information related to transport of oil by rail. 3. Support S. 407/H.R. 721 4. Oppose H.R. 233
To provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes.
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 2. Provided information in response to proposals to amend federal hydropower generation relicensing statutes. 3. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington. 4. Support S. 1460, including sections 3001, 3010, 3601, 3602 5. Support H.R. 3144
1. Support additional funding for short line railroad infrastructure. 2. Provided information related to transport of oil by rail. 3. Support S. 407/H.R. 721 4. Oppose H.R. 233
Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 2. Provided information in response to proposals to amend federal hydropower generation relicensing statutes. 3. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington. 4. Support S. 1460, including sections 3001, 3010, 3601, 3602 5. Support H.R. 3144
Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for short line railroad infrastructure. 2. Provided information related to transport of oil by rail. 3. Support S. 407/H.R. 721 4. Oppose H.R. 233
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721, S. 2595/H.R. 4626.
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721, S. 2595/H.R. 4626.
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721, S. 2595/H.R. 4626.
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721, S. 2595/H.R. 4626.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721, S. 2595/H.R. 4626.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721, S. 2595/H.R. 4626.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721, S. 2595/H.R. 4626.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721, S. 2595/H.R. 4626.
Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721, S. 2595/H.R. 4626.
Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721, S. 2595/H.R. 4626.
Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721, S. 2595/H.R. 4626.
Building Rail Access for Customers and the Economy Act
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721, S. 2595/H.R. 4626.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721, S. 2595/H.R. 4626.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721, S. 2595/H.R. 4626.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721, S. 2595/H.R. 4626.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721, S. 2595/H.R. 4626.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721. 3. End prohibition of using tax-exempt debt through future financing provided under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA)
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721. 3. End prohibition of using tax-exempt debt through future financing provided under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA)
Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 7. Expressed concern about spending for fish and wildlife programs administred by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council that are not related to the operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System. 8. Provided information about ongoing efforts to explore the creation of an Energy Imbalance Market in the Pacific Northwest. 9. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.
Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 7. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 8. Provided information pertinent to federal hydroelectric relicensing reform.
Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington. 4. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 5. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 6. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.
Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 7. Provided information about ongoing efforts to explore the creation of an Energy Imbalance Market in the Pacific Northwest. 8. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 411/H.R. 721.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 411/H.R. 721.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 411/H.R. 721.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 411/H.R. 721.
Celebrating the history of municipal bonds, the 100-year precedent of the Federal tax exemption for municipal bond interest, and the important contribution municipal bonds have made to economic growth and wellbeing in each State and municipality in our great Nation.
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 411/H.R. 721.
Celebrating the history of municipal bonds, the 100-year precedent of the Federal tax exemption for municipal bond interest, and the important contribution municipal bonds have made to economic growth and wellbeing in each State and municipality in our great Nation.
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 411/H.R. 721.
Celebrating the history of municipal bonds, the 100-year precedent of the Federal tax exemption for municipal bond interest, and the important contribution municipal bonds have made to economic growth and wellbeing in each State and municipality in our great Nation.
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 411/H.R. 721.
Celebrating the history of municipal bonds, the 100-year precedent of the Federal tax exemption for municipal bond interest, and the important contribution municipal bonds have made to economic growth and wellbeing in each State and municipality in our great Nation.
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 411/H.R. 721.
Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington. 4. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 5. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 6. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.
Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 7. Expressed concern about spending for fish and wildlife programs administred by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council that are not related to the operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System. 8. Provided information about ongoing efforts to explore the creation of an Energy Imbalance Market in the Pacific Northwest. 9. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.
Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 7. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 8. Provided information pertinent to federal hydroelectric relicensing reform.
Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 7. Provided information about ongoing efforts to explore the creation of an Energy Imbalance Market in the Pacific Northwest. 8. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.
Satellite Television Access and Viewer Rights Act
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support efforts for retransmission consent agreement reforms. Specifically, S.2799, the Satellite Television Access and Viewer Rights Act.
Satellite Television Access and Viewer Rights Act
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support efforts for retransmission consent agreement reforms. Specifically, S.2799, the Satellite Television Access and Viewer Rights Act.
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 7. Expressed concern about spending for fish and wildlife programs administred by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council that are not related to the operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System. 8. Provided information about ongoing efforts to explore the creation of an Energy Imbalance Market in the Pacific Northwest. 9. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 7. Provided information about ongoing efforts to explore the creation of an Energy Imbalance Market in the Pacific Northwest. 8. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 7. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 8. Provided information pertinent to federal hydroelectric relicensing reform.
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington. 4. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 5. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 6. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 411/H.R. 721.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 411/H.R. 721.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 411/H.R. 721.
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 411/H.R. 721.
Weather Mitigation Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2009
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 7. Expressed concern about spending for fish and wildlife programs administred by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council that are not related to the operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System. 8. Provided information about ongoing efforts to explore the creation of an Energy Imbalance Market in the Pacific Northwest. 9. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.
Weather Mitigation Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2009
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 7. Provided information about ongoing efforts to explore the creation of an Energy Imbalance Market in the Pacific Northwest. 8. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.
Weather Mitigation Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2009
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 7. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 8. Provided information pertinent to federal hydroelectric relicensing reform.
Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington State5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for H.R. 1038, Public Power Risk Management Act. 7. Columbia River Treaty: Providing an update on discussions/deliberations in the Northwest and advocating for reforms to provisions relating to the Canadian Entitlement.
Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington State.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for H.R. 1038, Public Power Risk Management Act. 7. Columbia River Treaty: Providing an update on discussions/deliberations in the Northwest.
Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington State.5. Expressed concerns with Sec. 2014 of S. 601 relating to the authority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to add certain "benefits" to the projects they operate. These benefits may not have explicit authorization from Congress. 6. Concerns with administrative implementation of P.L. 111-380 as it related to proposed requirements that would have effectively required the utility to discontinue installation of certain new fire hydrants on our water distribution system. 7. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 8. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 9. Expressed concern about spending for fish and wildlife programs administred by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council that are not related to the operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System. 10. Provided information about ongoing efforts to explore the creation of an Energy Imbalance Market in the Pacific Northwest. 11. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.
Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington State.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for H.R. 1038, Public Power Risk Management Act. 7. Columbia River Treaty: Providing an update on discussions/deliberations in the Northwest. 8. Support for increasing federal appropriations for hydropower research and development programs. 9. Support for SA 821 to S. 601, relating to transparency of costs for federal water projects. 10. Opposed SA 816 to S. 601, relating to creating an "Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission."
Celebrating the history of municipal bonds, the 100-year precedent of the Federal tax exemption for municipal bond interest, and the important contribution municipal bonds have made to economic growth and wellbeing in each State and municipality in our great Nation.
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(g) tax credit.
Celebrating the history of municipal bonds, the 100-year precedent of the Federal tax exemption for municipal bond interest, and the important contribution municipal bonds have made to economic growth and wellbeing in each State and municipality in our great Nation.
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(g) tax credit.
Celebrating the history of municipal bonds, the 100-year precedent of the Federal tax exemption for municipal bond interest, and the important contribution municipal bonds have made to economic growth and wellbeing in each State and municipality in our great Nation.
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(g) tax credit.
Celebrating the history of municipal bonds, the 100-year precedent of the Federal tax exemption for municipal bond interest, and the important contribution municipal bonds have made to economic growth and wellbeing in each State and municipality in our great Nation.
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(g) tax credit.
Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington State.5. Expressed concerns with Sec. 2014 of S. 601 relating to the authority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to add certain "benefits" to the projects they operate. These benefits may not have explicit authorization from Congress. 6. Concerns with administrative implementation of P.L. 111-380 as it related to proposed requirements that would have effectively required the utility to discontinue installation of certain new fire hydrants on our water distribution system. 7. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 8. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 9. Expressed concern about spending for fish and wildlife programs administred by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council that are not related to the operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System. 10. Provided information about ongoing efforts to explore the creation of an Energy Imbalance Market in the Pacific Northwest. 11. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington State.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for H.R. 1038, Public Power Risk Management Act. 7. Columbia River Treaty: Providing an update on discussions/deliberations in the Northwest. 8. Support for increasing federal appropriations for hydropower research and development programs. 9. Support for SA 821 to S. 601, relating to transparency of costs for federal water projects. 10. Opposed SA 816 to S. 601, relating to creating an "Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission."
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington State5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for H.R. 1038, Public Power Risk Management Act. 7. Columbia River Treaty: Providing an update on discussions/deliberations in the Northwest and advocating for reforms to provisions relating to the Canadian Entitlement.
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington State.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for H.R. 1038, Public Power Risk Management Act. 7. Columbia River Treaty: Providing an update on discussions/deliberations in the Northwest.
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington State.5. Expressed concerns with Sec. 2014 of S. 601 relating to the authority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to add certain "benefits" to the projects they operate. These benefits may not have explicit authorization from Congress. 6. Concerns with administrative implementation of P.L. 111-380 as it related to proposed requirements that would have effectively required the utility to discontinue installation of certain new fire hydrants on our water distribution system. 7. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 8. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 9. Expressed concern about spending for fish and wildlife programs administred by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council that are not related to the operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System. 10. Provided information about ongoing efforts to explore the creation of an Energy Imbalance Market in the Pacific Northwest. 11. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.
Weather Mitigation Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2009
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington State.5. Expressed concerns with Sec. 2014 of S. 601 relating to the authority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to add certain "benefits" to the projects they operate. These benefits may not have explicit authorization from Congress. 6. Concerns with administrative implementation of P.L. 111-380 as it related to proposed requirements that would have effectively required the utility to discontinue installation of certain new fire hydrants on our water distribution system. 7. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 8. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 9. Expressed concern about spending for fish and wildlife programs administred by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council that are not related to the operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System. 10. Provided information about ongoing efforts to explore the creation of an Energy Imbalance Market in the Pacific Northwest. 11. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.
Weather Mitigation Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2009
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington State.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for H.R. 1038, Public Power Risk Management Act. 7. Columbia River Treaty: Providing an update on discussions/deliberations in the Northwest. 8. Support for increasing federal appropriations for hydropower research and development programs. 9. Support for SA 821 to S. 601, relating to transparency of costs for federal water projects. 10. Opposed SA 816 to S. 601, relating to creating an "Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission."
Weather Mitigation Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2009
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington State5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for H.R. 1038, Public Power Risk Management Act. 7. Columbia River Treaty: Providing an update on discussions/deliberations in the Northwest and advocating for reforms to provisions relating to the Canadian Entitlement.
Weather Mitigation Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2009
Client: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES · Firm: TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington State.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for H.R. 1038, Public Power Risk Management Act. 7. Columbia River Treaty: Providing an update on discussions/deliberations in the Northwest.
Federal Utility Bill Assistance Columbia River Treaty Section 45V Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Howard Hanson Dam Downstream Fish Passage PFAS Remediation Programs CRISI Grant Application Federal hydropower issues
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Federal Utility Bill Assistance Columbia River Treaty Section 45V Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Supply chain issues Howard Hanson Dam Downstream Fish Passage PFAS Remediation Programs CRISI Grant Application
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Federal Utility Bill Assistance Columbia River Treaty Section 45V Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Supply chain issues Howard Hanson Dam Downstream Fish Passage PFAS Remediation Programs CRISI Grant Application Rail safety, including S. 576 Shortline Railroad Relief Act
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Federal Utility Bill Assistance Columbia River Treaty Section 45V Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Sequestration/PayGo Cuts to Direct Pay Bond Payments Supply chain issues Howard Hanson Dam Downstream Fish Passage PFAS Remediation Programs
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
-Supply chain issues -Section 45V tax credit -Sequestration for CREBs/BABs -Federal utility customer assistance programs -Federal hydropower facilities -Congressionally directed spending requests for electric vehicles -Howard Hanson Dam issues -Columbia River Treaty -IIJA funding opportunities
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
-Clean hydrogen development and the need for federal funding -Federal utility customer assistance programs -Federal hydropower facilities -Congressionally directed spending requests for electric vehicles -Howard Hanson Dam issues -Columbia River Treaty
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
-Clean hydrogen development and the need for federal funding -Federal utility customer assistance programs -Federal hydropower facilities -Federal infrastructure policies, including tax incentives for hydropower facilities, tax-exempt municipal bonds and sequestration impacts on direct pay bonds -Congressionally directed spending requests for electric vehicles -Howard Hanson Dam issues
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
-Clean hydrogen development and the need for federal funding -Federal utility customer assistance programs -Federal hydropower facilities -Federal infrastructure policies, including tax incentives for hydropower facilities, tax-exempt municipal bonds and sequestration impacts on direct pay bonds -Congressionally directed spending requests for electric vehicles -Howard Hanson Dam issues
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
-Clean hydrogen development and the need for federal funding -Federal utility customer assistance programs -Funding to implement section 242 of EPACT 2005 -Federal hydropower facilities -Federal infrastructure policies, including tax incentives for hydropower facilities, tax-exempt municipal bonds and sequestration impacts on direct pay bonds -Congressionally directed spending requests for electric vehicles -Electrification of federal facilities -Howard Hanson Dam issues
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
-Clean hydrogen development and the need for federal funding -Federal utility customer assistance programs -Funding to implement section 242 of EPACT 2005 -Federal hydropower facilities -Federal infrastructure policies, including tax incentives for hydropower facilities, tax-exempt municipal bonds and sequestration impacts on direct pay bonds -Congressionally directed spending requests for electric vehicles -Electrification of federal facilities -Howard Hanson Dam issues
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
-Clean hydrogen development and the need for federal funding -Federal utility customer assistance programs -Funding to implement section 242 of EPACT 2005 -Federal hydropower facilities -Federal infrastructure policies, including tax incentives for hydropower facilities, tax-exempt municipal bonds and sequestration impacts on direct pay bonds -Congressionally directed spending requests for electric vehicles and efficient locomotives -Electrification of federal facilities -Howard Hanson Dam issues
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2021 · first_quarter · Q1
-Clean hydrogen development and the need for federal funding -Federal utility customer assistance programs -Funding to implement section 242 of EPACT 2005 -Federal hydropower facilities -Federal infrastructure policies, including tax-exempt municipal bonds and sequestration impacts on direct pay bonds -Construction on Forest Service Road 24 in Washington State -Electrification of federal facilities -Howard Hanson Dam issues
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
1. Advocated for federal financial assistance and policies to assist utility customers and utilities during the Covid-19/pandemic response. 2. Advocated for issues relating to downstream fish passage at Howard Hanson Dam.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
1. Advocated for federal financial assistance and policies to assist utility customers and utilities during the Covid-19/pandemic response. 2. Advocated for issues relating to downstream fish passage at Howard Hanson Dam.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
1. Advocated for federal financial assistance and policies to assist utility customers and utilities during the Covid-19/pandemic response. 2. Advocated for issues relating to downstream fish passage at Howard Hanson Dam.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
1. Advocated for permanent extension of the 45G Railroad Track Maintenance Credit. 2. Advocated for authorization of federal investment program in shortline railroads.
1. Advocated for timely and equitable renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 2. Advocated for issues relating to the cost-effective rates of the Bonneville Power Administration. 3. Advocated for issues relating to downstream fish passage at Howard Hanson Dam.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
1. Advocated for timely and equitable renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 2. Advocate for issues relating to the cost-effective rates of the Bonneville Power Administration.
1. Advocated for enactment of S. 203 and H.R. 510, including related appropriations provisions. 2. Advocated for authorization of federal investment program in shortline railroads.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
1. Advocated for timely and equitable renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 2. Advocated for completion of the Biological Opinion on Howard Hanson Dam operations and timely implementation of said Biological Opinion.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
1. Advocated for timely and equitable renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 2. Advocated for completion of the Biological Opinion on Howard Hanson Dam operations and timely implementation of said Biological Opinion. 3. Advocated for enactment of S. 203 and H.R. 510 4. Advocated for authorization of federal investment program in shortline railroads. 6. Advocated for balanced regulation of railroad systems.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
1. Advocated for timely and equitable renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 2. Advocated for completion of the Biological Opinion on Howard Hanson Dam operations and timely implementation of said Biological Opinion.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
1. Provided information pertinent to the renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 2. Support reauthorization and federal funding of the hydropower incentive program. 3. Support current federal policies regarding pole attachment regulation. 4. Support current reporting structure for Power Marketing Administrations. 5. Support continuing implementation and federal funding of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 6. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington.
1. Support additional funding for short line railroad infrastructure. 2. Provided information related to transportation of oil by rail. 3. Support S. 407/H.R. 721.
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2018 · third_quarter · Q3
1. Support extension of the 45G Tax Credit. 2. Protecting tax status of municipal bonds.
1. Support additional funding for short line railroad infrastructure. 2. Provided information related to transportation of oil by rail. 3. Support S. 407/H.R. 721.
1. Provided information pertinent to the renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 2. Support reauthorization and federal funding of the hydropower incentive program. 3. Support current federal policies regarding pole attachment regulation. 4. Support current reporting structure for Power Marketing Administrations. 5. Support continuing implementation and federal funding of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 6. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington.
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2018 · second_quarter · Q2
1. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 2. Support reauthorization and federal funding of the hydropower incentive program. 3. Support current federal policies regarding pole attachment regulation. 4. Support current reporting structure for Power Marketing Administrations.
1. Support extension of the 45G Tax Credit.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2018 · first_quarter · Q1
1. Protect advanced refunding of municipal bonds.
1. Support additional funding for short line railroad infrastructure. 2. Provided information related to transport of oil by rail. 3. Support S. 407/H.R. 721.
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support continuing implementation and federal funding of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington. 4. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 5. Support reauthorization of the hydropower incentive program. 6. Support current federal policies regarding pole attachment regulation. 7. Support reforms to retransmission consent negotiations. 8. Support H.R. 3144.
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
1. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 2. Provided information in response to proposals to amend federal hydropower generation relicensing statutes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2017 · third_quarter · Q3
1. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 2. Provided information in response to proposals to amend federal hydropower generation relicensing statutes. 3. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington. 4. Support S. 1460, including sections 3001, 3010, 3601, 3602 5. Support H.R. 3144
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2017 · second_quarter · Q2
1. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 2. Provided information in response to proposals to amend federal hydropower generation relicensing statutes.
Filing targets: SENATE
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2017 · first_quarter · Q1
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support continuing implementation and federal funding of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington. 4. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 5. Provided information in response to proposals to amend federal hydropower generation relicensing statutes. 6. Support reauthorization of the hydropower incentive program. 7. Support current federal policies regarding pole attachment regulation. 8. Support reforms to retransmission consent negotiations.
1. Support additional funding for short line railroad infrastructure. 2. Provided information related to transport of oil by rail. 3. Support S. 407/H.R. 721 4. Oppose H.R. 233
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721, S. 2595/H.R. 4626.
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support continuing implementation and federal funding of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington. 4. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 5. Provided information in response to proposals to amend federal hydropower generation relicensing statutes. 6. Support reauthorization of the hydropower incentive program. 7. Support proposals to provide more federal funding for utility workforce training and education.
TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES via TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES
2016 · third_quarter · Q3
1. Support additional funding for short line railroad infrastructure. 2. Provided information related to transport of oil by rail.
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support continuing implementation and federal funding of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington. 4. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 5. Provided information in response to proposals to amend federal hydropower generation relicensing statutes. 6. Support reauthorization of the hydropower incentive program. 7. Support proposals to provide more federal funding for utility workforce training and education.
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2016 · second_quarter · Q2
1. Support additional funding for short line railroad infrastructure. 2. Provided information related to transport of oil by rail.
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support continuing implementation and federal funding of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington. 4. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 5. Provided information in response to proposals to amend federal hydropower generation relicensing statutes. 6. Support reauthorization of the hydropower incentive program. 7. Support proposals to provide more federal funding for utility workforce training and education. 8. Provide information related to federal legislation and regulations relating to lead contamination of drinking water.
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721, S. 2595/H.R. 4626.
1. Support additional funding for short line railroad infrastructure. 2. Provided information related to transport of oil by rail.
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support continuing implementation and federal funding of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington. 4. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 5. Provided information in response to proposals to amend federal hydropower generation relicensing statutes. 6. Support reauthorization of the hydropower incentive program. 7. Support proposals to provide more federal funding for utility workforce training and education. 8. Support funding of the EPA National Priorities Research Program
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support continuing implementation and federal funding of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington. 4. Cybersecurity laws and regulations, particularly provisions that provide for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. Also provided information relating to cyber/physical security and state public disclosure requirements. 5. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 6. Provided information in response to proposals to amend federal hydropower generation relicensing statutes. 7. Support reauthorization of the hydropower incentive program. 8. Support proposals to provide more federal funding for utility workforce training and education.
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721. 3. End prohibition of using tax-exempt debt through future financing provided under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA)
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2015 · third_quarter · Q3
1. Support additional funding for short line railroad infrastructure. 2. Provided information related to transport of oil by rail.
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721.
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support continuing implementation and federal funding of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington. 4. Cybersecurity laws and regulations, particularly provisions that provide for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. Also provided information relating to cyber/physical security and state public disclosure requirements. 5. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 6. Provided information relating to the Northwest Power Pool Market Assessment -- a proposal that could create a new within-hour energy market in the Pacific Northwest. 7. Provided information in response to proposals to amend federal hydropower generation relicensing statutes. 8. Support reauthorization of the hydropower incentive program. 9. Support proposals to provide more federal funding for utility workforce training and education.
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
1. Support efforts for retransmission consent agreement reforms -- particularly the "Local Choice" proposal drafted in the 113th Congress. 2. TPU-Click!'s perspective on the FCC's "Open Internet" rules, adopted in February, 2015.
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721.
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support continuing implementation and federal funding of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington. 4. Cybersecurity laws and regulations, particularly provisions that provide for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. Also provided information relating to cyber/physical security and state public disclosure requirements. 5. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 6. Provided information relating to the Northwest Power Pool Market Assessment -- a proposal that could create a new within-hour energy market in the Pacific Northwest
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2015 · first_quarter · Q1
1. Support additional funding for the Rail Line Relocation & Improvement Capital Grant Program. 2. Provided information related to transport of oil by rail.
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support continuing implementation and federal funding of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington. 4. Cybersecurity laws and regulations, particularly provisions that provide for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. Also provided information relating to cyber/physical security and state public disclosure requirements. 5. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 6. Provided information relating to the Northwest Power Pool Market Assessment -- a proposal that could create a new within-hour energy market in the Pacific Northwest
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 411/H.R. 721.
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington. 4. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 5. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 6. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.
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2014 · third_quarter · Q3
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 411/H.R. 721.
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 7. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty. 8. Provided information pertinent to federal hydroelectric relicensing reform.
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
1. Support additional funding for the Rail Line Relocation & Improvement Capital Grant Program. 2. Concerns with implementation of Positive Train Control. 3. Support federal program to build and maintain rail infrastructure. 4. Provided information related to transport of oil by rail.
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 7. Provided information about ongoing efforts to explore the creation of an Energy Imbalance Market in the Pacific Northwest. 8. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 411/H.R. 721.
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 7. Expressed concern about spending for fish and wildlife programs administred by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council that are not related to the operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System. 8. Provided information about ongoing efforts to explore the creation of an Energy Imbalance Market in the Pacific Northwest. 9. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.
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2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
1. Support additional funding for the Rail Line Relocation & Improvement Capital Grant Program. 2. Concerns with implementation of Positive Train Control. 3. Support better access to financing under the Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing Program.
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(g) tax credit.
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington State.5. Expressed concerns with Sec. 2014 of S. 601 relating to the authority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to add certain "benefits" to the projects they operate. These benefits may not have explicit authorization from Congress. 6. Concerns with administrative implementation of P.L. 111-380 as it related to proposed requirements that would have effectively required the utility to discontinue installation of certain new fire hydrants on our water distribution system. 7. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 8. Support for S. 1802 and H.R. 1038, the Public Power Risk Management Act of 2013. 9. Expressed concern about spending for fish and wildlife programs administred by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council that are not related to the operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System. 10. Provided information about ongoing efforts to explore the creation of an Energy Imbalance Market in the Pacific Northwest. 11. Provided information pertinent to the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington State5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for H.R. 1038, Public Power Risk Management Act. 7. Columbia River Treaty: Providing an update on discussions/deliberations in the Northwest and advocating for reforms to provisions relating to the Canadian Entitlement.
1. Support additional funding for the Rail Line Relocation & Improvement Capital Grant Program. 2. Concerns with implementation of Positive Train Control. 3. Support better access to financing under the Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing Program.
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
1. Support additional funding for the Rail Line Relocation & Improvement Capital Grant Program. 2. Concerns with implementation of Positive Train Control. 3. Support better access to financing under the Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing Program.
1. Support for congressional action to revise the Cable Act of 1992. Specific issues of interest include reforms to retransmission consent laws and regulations and reforms to laws and regulations relating to bundled television content.
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington State.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for H.R. 1038, Public Power Risk Management Act. 7. Columbia River Treaty: Providing an update on discussions/deliberations in the Northwest. 8. Support for increasing federal appropriations for hydropower research and development programs. 9. Support for SA 821 to S. 601, relating to transparency of costs for federal water projects. 10. Opposed SA 816 to S. 601, relating to creating an "Infrastructure Deauthorization Commission."
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2013 · first_quarter · Q1
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(g) tax credit.
1. Support additional funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. 2. Support S. 335, the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. 3. Support Title X of S. 601 -- authorizing a program based on S. 335. 4. Implementation of Section 101(b)(15) of P.L. 106-53 relating to additional water storage on the Green River in Washington State.5. Cybersecurity laws and regulations. Support for H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act --particularly provisions that provide opportunities for better information sharing amongst utilities and the federal government. 6. Support for H.R. 1038, Public Power Risk Management Act. 7. Columbia River Treaty: Providing an update on discussions/deliberations in the Northwest.
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Funding for rail infrastructure.
Tax status for municipal bond interest.
Issues relating to the Bonneville Power Administration.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2012 · fourth_quarter · RR
Funding for drinking water, electricity infrastructure, and rail infrastructure. Federal policy related to drinking water, electric generation and transmission, telecommunications, and railroads. Tax policy related to utility infrastructure.
Funding for drinking water, electricity infrastructure, and rail infrastructure. Federal policy related to drinking water, electric generation and transmission, telecommunications, and railroads. Tax policy related to utility infrastructure.
Funding for drinking water, electricity infrastructure, and rail infrastructure. Federal policy related to drinking water, electric generation and transmission, telecommunications, and railroads. Tax policy related to utility infrastructure.
1. Support extension of the 45G Tax Credit. 2. Protecting tax status of municipal bonds.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE
1. Support additional funding for short line railroad infrastructure. 2. Provided information related to transport of oil by rail.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721, S. 2595/H.R. 4626.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721, S. 2595/H.R. 4626.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
1. Support additional funding for short line railroad infrastructure. 2. Provided information related to transport of oil by rail.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
1. Support additional funding for the Rail Line Relocation & Improvement Capital Grant Program. 2. Provided information related to transport of oil by rail. 3. Support programs to provide additional federal capital expenditures for short line railroads. 4. Opposed to federal proposals to increase truck size and weight.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 637/H.R. 721.
1. Support efforts for retransmission consent agreement reforms -- particularly the "Local Choice" proposal drafted in the 113th Congress. 2. TPU-Click!'s perspective on the FCC's "Open Internet" rules, adopted in February, 2015.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
1. Support additional funding for the Rail Line Relocation & Improvement Capital Grant Program. 2. Provided information related to transport of oil by rail.
1. Support efforts for retransmission consent agreement reforms. Specifically, S.2799, the Satellite Television Access and Viewer Rights Act.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
1. Support efforts for retransmission consent agreement reforms. Specifically, S.2799, the Satellite Television Access and Viewer Rights Act.
1. Support additional funding for the Rail Line Relocation & Improvement Capital Grant Program. 2. Support federal program to build and maintain rail infrastructure. 3. Provided information related to transport of oil by rail.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(G) tax credit including support for S. 411/H.R. 721.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
1. Support additional funding for the Rail Line Relocation & Improvement Capital Grant Program. 2. Concerns with implementation of Positive Train Control. 3. Support federal program to build and maintain rail infrastructure. 4. Provided information related to transport of oil by rail.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(g) tax credit.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
1. Protecting current tax treatment of municipal bonds -- including support for H. Res. 112, a resolution celebrating the role municipal bonds play in infrastructure development. 2. Long-term extension of the Section 45(g) tax credit.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
1. Support additional funding for the Rail Line Relocation & Improvement Capital Grant Program. 2. Concerns with implementation of Positive Train Control. 3. Support better access to financing under the Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing Program.
1. Support for congressional action to revise the Cable Act of 1992. Specific issues of interest include reforms to retransmission consent laws and regulations and reforms to laws and regulations relating to bundled television content. 2. Outreach on the local impact of retransmission consent agreements.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Funding for drinking water, electricity infrastructure, and rail infrastructure. Federal policy related to drinking water, electric generation and transmission, telecommunications, and railroads. Tax policy related to utility infrastructure.
Funding for drinking water, electricity infrastructure, and rail infrastructure. Federal policy related to drinking water, electric generation and transmission, telecommunications, and railroads. Tax policy related to utility infrastructure.
Funding for drinking water, electricity infrastructure, and rail infrastructure. Federal policy related to drinking water, electric generation and transmission, telecommunications, and railroads. Tax policy related to utility infrastructure.