CYNTHIA COLENDA

Seeking increased funding for TIFIA and New Starts; Monitor FAST Act and WIIN Act implementation; Monitor FASTLANE grant program; Seeking continuation and funding for the TIGER grant program; Continuing to seek grant support for Route 7 widening project and Frontier Drive Extension; monitor funding for major highway and freight projects; monitor funding for WMATA and establishment of Metro safety commission; monitor positive train control legislation; Route 1 extension and widening, Frontier Drive extension, and improved transportation access near Springfield-Ft. Belvoir corridor; Advocating on FAA re-authorization

Advocating for relocation of FBI headquarters and other federal facilities to Fairfax County, including the new TSA headquarters. Monitoring the GSA's decision to build a new FBI headquarters on the current location in DC, and the following congressional hearings on the subject

Monitoring Office of Economic Adjustment within Department of Defense for the progress of BRAC funding, transportation improvements; Seeking to maintain the 2012 parking cap for the Mark Center (BRAC 133); monitoring legislation and funding availability for improvement of transportation access to military treatment facilities.

Monitor FY2018 and FY2019 appropriations, including transportation measures for road and transit programs, including dedicated funding for WMATA, TIFIA, and TIGER; Seek federal funding to support flood remediation and control projects; Seek federal funding to support community-based services for at-risk youth; Seek federal funding for Department of Defense programs; Maintain funding for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, and other Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Justice program funding commuity service programs - CHIP, CDBG, Headstart, SCAAP, substance abuse programs, and other community-oriented policing programs.

Advocating for the Marketplace Fairness Act

Seeking funding for police force development through the Community Oriented Policing Service Hiring Program (CHP) and the Community Policing Development Program (CDP); Supporting full funding of the Department of Justice Office of Community-Oriented Policing (COPS)

Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration Earmark Repurposing program of 2016; issues associated with joint-use potential and related opportunities for Homestead Air Reserve Base (HARB); Supporting elevated funding levels for TIGER Grants in Fy2018 and FY2019 Appropriations Bills

Monitor funding for the 21st Century Cures Act and the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA); Advocated for Children's Health Insurance Program

Seeking funding for police force development through the Community Oriented Policing Service Hiring Program (CHP) and other Community Policing opportunities including Byrne JAG Grants.

Seeking increased funding for TIFIA and New Starts; seeking funding for highway projects; Advising on FAST Act implementation and WIIN Act implementation; Advising on TIGER and INFRA program grant modifications; Monitoring the Administration's federal infrastructure proposal

Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization to include an increase in passenger facility charges.

FY 2019 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill funding from Transportation Security Administration to reimburse airport for expenditures made to install explosive detection system. FY 2019 Transportation, HUD Appropriations Bill funding for airport improvement program, facilities and equipment.

Port Congestion; Export/Import bank; Port infrastructure; Buy America Provisions regarding steel; Supply Chain issues and recommendations; International trade generally.

Intermodal transportation issues and funding; cargo movement; digital efficiency in cargo movement; transportation & infrastructure funding; goods advocacy/ freight legislation; Supply Chain Management Advisory Committee issues and recommendations, Build America Transportation Investment Center; infrastructure grants.

Funding for Port Security Grants; cybersecurity; maritime security; CBP inspections at ports; CBP staffing.

supported the County in its efforts to negate new financial assurance test for post-closure maintenance of non-operating hazardous waste facility located in the County

Tracked the FY 2019 Appropriations process and advocated for full funding of key federal programs for the county

Support County in its effort to negate the retroactive penalties being assessed by HHS due to the refinancing of pension obligations bonds.

Seeking federal funding for the Historic Downtown Homestead Revival project.

Supporting Homestead's efforts to grow the Homestead Air Reserve Base; Assist with federal grants through the FAAs Joint Military\Civilian Airport Program

Seeking funding for police force development through the Community Oriented Policing Service Hiring Program (CHP) and the Community Policing Development Program (CDP); Supporting full funding of the Department of Justice Office of Community-Oriented Policing (COPS)

Seeking increased funding for TIFIA and New Starts; Monitor FAST Act and WIIN Act implementation; Monitor BUILD grants; Seeking continuation and funding for the TIGER grant program; Continuing to seek grant support for Route 7 widening project and Frontier Drive Extension; monitor funding for major highway and freight projects; monitor funding for WMATA and establishment of Metro safety commission; monitor positive train control legislation; Route 1 extension and widening, Frontier Drive extension, and improved transportation access near Springfield-Ft. Belvoir corridor; Advocating on FAA re-authorization; Monitor appropriations for THUD in the House and Senate

Monitoring Office of Economic Adjustment within Department of Defense for the progress of BRAC funding, transportation improvements; Seeking to maintain the 2012 parking cap for the Mark Center (BRAC 133); monitoring legislation and funding availability for improvement of transportation access to military treatment facilities.

Monitoring federal legislation on "sanctuary cities" and federal definitions therein; Monitoring the various immigration bills congressional leadership are attempting to pass

Tracking the progress of BRAC funding, transportation; monitoring legislation and funding ability for improvement of access near missile bases; Advocating on VA Medical Facilities-Choice Act; Monitoring JLUS opportunities through the Air Force; advocating for new VA Medical Facility location;

Advocacy on behalf of the Norfolk International Airport parallel runway project, and on FAA re-authorization debate;

EDA eligibility for economic development within City limits, possible EDA eligibility for storm water project

Support for "Opportunity Zones" - new program Tax Act 2017 regulations and eligibility; maintain current tax status for municipal bonds.

FEMA storm planning and mitigation generally, FEMA reimbursement for work project disallowance, eligibility for storm mitigation work on damaged facilities; National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) reauthorization and continued funding for hurricane damage, flooding, mapping revisions in flood-prone regions.

Opportunity Zone eligibility; new program Tax Act 2017 regulations and eligibility; census tracks identified for potential application for business and economic development.

Funding in the Fiscal Year 2018/FY 2019 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriation bill for surface transportation programs that support State Road 426/County Road 419; Funding in Fiscal Year 2018/FY 2019 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill for Community Development Block Grant program;Funding in Fiscal Year 2018/FY 2019 Interior and Environment Appropriations for State Revolving Fund to support reclaimed and storm water projects; Funding in FY 2018/FY 2019 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill for Community Oriented Policing Services program for law enforcement technology; congressional support to maintain current tax status for municipal bonds.

Increased funding for DOJ programs Byrne Justice Grants; SCAAP; Advocating and monitoring submission announcements for COPS grants

Monitoring the status of the "Waters of the US" regulation under the Clean Water Act; Monitoring WRDA reauthorization; Monitoring and advocating for New Start Language in House Energy & Water Full Committee Report

Seeking funding for highway projects; Advising on FAST Act implementation and WIIN Act implementation; Advising on BUILD program grant modifications; Monitoring the Administration's federal infrastructure proposal

Seeking funding for police force development through the Community Oriented Policing Service Hiring Program (CHP) and the Community Policing Development Program (CDP); Supporting full funding of the Department of Justice Office of Community-Oriented Policing (COPS)

Seeking full funding in the President's Fy2019 Budget and congressional appropriations for the Community Development Block Grant Program; seeking funding in the FY 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill to support greenway projects; Seeking federal funding in the FY 2019 Appropriations bills for Byrne JAG grants through the Department of Justice; Seeking federal funding in the FY 2019 Appropriations bills for the Economic Development Administration; Advocating for the full funding of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the FY2019 Appropriations bills; Seeking earmark redistribution funds for projects in the community.

supported the County in its efforts to negate new financial assurance test for post-closure maintenance of non-operating hazardous waste facility located in the County

Tracked the FY 2019 Appropriations process and advocated for full funding of key federal programs for the county

Support County in its effort to negate the retroactive penalties being assessed by HHS due to the refinancing of pension obligations bonds.

Monitoring Office of Economic Adjustment within Department of Defense for the progress of BRAC funding, transportation improvements; Seeking to maintain the 2012 parking cap for the Mark Center (BRAC 133); monitoring legislation and funding availability for improvement of transportation access to military treatment facilities.

Monitor FY2019 appropriations, including transportation measures for road and transit programs, including dedicated funding for WMATA, TIFIA, and TIGER; Seek federal funding to support flood remediation and control projects; Seek federal funding to support community-based services for at-risk youth; Seek federal funding for Department of Defense programs; Maintain funding for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, and other Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Justice program funding commuity service programs - CHIP, CDBG, Headstart, SCAAP, substance abuse programs, and other community-oriented policing programs.; Monitored opioid funding hearings and passage of opioids legislation

Funding for Port Security Grants; cybersecurity; maritime security; CBP inspections at ports; CBP staffing.

Federal budget for FY2018 and FY2019; transportation and infrastructure funding; funding for customs and border protection; funding for Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund; funding for waterfront revitalization; DERA and infrastructure funding; Army Corps funding.

Harbor Maintenance Tax (Sections 2106 and 2102); Full utilization of trust fund; donor port provisions.

FY 2019 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill funding from Transportation Security Administration to reimburse airport for expenditures made to install explosive detection system. FY 2019 Transportation, HUD Appropriations Bill funding for airport improvement program, facilities and equipment.

Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization to include an increase in passenger facility charges.

Funding in the Fiscal Year 2018/FY 2019 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriation bill for surface transportation programs that support State Road 426/County Road 419; Funding in Fiscal Year 2018/FY 2019 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill for Community Development Block Grant program;Funding in Fiscal Year 2018/FY 2019 Interior and Environment Appropriations for State Revolving Fund to support reclaimed and storm water projects; Funding in FY 2018/FY 2019 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill for Community Oriented Policing Services program for law enforcement technology; congressional support to maintain current tax status for municipal bonds.

Workforce development programs; PLUS Act.

Cargo Movement; Port Infrastructure requirements and funding; Coast Guard Re-authorization; Port Performance implementation; FMC Reauthorization; FMC Supply Chain issues, digital automation, port congestion, innovation, and regulatory reform; maritime technologies; WIIN Act implementation.

Intermodal transportation issues and funding; cargo movement; digital efficiency in cargo movement; transportation & infrastructure funding; goods advocacy/ freight legislation; Supply Chain Management Advisory Committee issues and recommendations, Build America Transportation Investment Center; infrastructure grants.

Monitor FY2019 appropriations, including transportation measures for road and transit programs, including dedicated funding for WMATA, TIFIA, and TIGER; Seek federal funding to support flood remediation and control projects; Seek federal funding to support community-based services for at-risk youth; Seek federal funding for Department of Defense programs; Maintain funding for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, and other Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Justice program funding commuity service programs - CHIP, CDBG, Headstart, SCAAP, substance abuse programs, and other community-oriented policing programs.; Monitored opioid funding hearings

Advocating for the Marketplace Fairness Act; Advocating against changes to perimeter rules

Seeking funding for police force development through the Community Oriented Policing Service Hiring Program (CHP) and other Community Policing opportunities including Byrne JAG Grants. Monitoring COPS program funding and NOFO announcements

Seeking full funding for US Army Corps of Engineers civil works in the President's FY2019 budget and congressional appropriations; Seeking greater visibility for community policing strategy and federal funding to expand program; Maintaining defense funding in the FY 2017 and FY 2018 Defense Appropriations bills; Supporting full funding of the Prescott grant program in the Fy2019 program

Seeking funding for police force development through the Community Oriented Policing Service Hiring Program (CHP) and the Community Policing Development Program (CDP); Supporting full funding of the Department of Justice Office of Community-Oriented Policing (COPS)

Seeking federal funding for the Historic Downtown Homestead Revival project.

Seeking full funding in the President's FY2018 and Fy2019 Budget and congressional appropriations for the Community Development Block Grant Program; seeking funding in the FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill to support greenway projects; Seeking federal funding in the FY 2018 and FY 2019 Appropriations bills for Byrne JAG grants through the Department of Justice; Seeking federal funding in the FY 2018 and FY 2019 Appropriations bills for the Economic Development Administration; Advocating for the full funding of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the FY2018 and FY2019 Appropriations bills; Seeking earmark redistribution funds for projects in the community.

Tracked the FY 2019 Appropriations process and advocated for full funding of key federal programs for the county

Support County in its effort to negate the retroactive penalties being assessed by HHS due to the refinancing of pension obligations bonds.

FY 2019 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill funding from Transportation Security Administration to reimburse airport for expenditures made to install explosive detection system. FY 2019 Transportation, HUD Appropriations Bill funding for airport improvement program, facilities and equipment.

Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization to include an increase in passenger facility charges.

Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018: FY 2018 Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations, increased allocation for the Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences and its Research, Development and Dissemination program and FY 2018 Defense Appropriations, increased allocation for Research Development Technologies Weapons and Munitions Technology and Weapons and Munitions Advanced Technology programs; Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act; monitoring legislation to address the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

Cargo Movement; Port Infrastructure requirements and funding; Coast Guard Re-authorization; Port Performance implementation; FMC Reauthorization; FMC Supply Chain issues, digital automation, port congestion, innovation, and regulatory reform; WIIN Act implementation.

Harbor Maintenance Tax (Sections 2106 and 2102); Full utilization of trust fund; donor port provisions.

Intermodal transportation issues and funding; cargo movement; digital efficiency in cargo movement; transportation & infrastructure funding; goods advocacy/ freight legislation; Supply Chain Management Advisory Committee issues and recommendations, Build America Transportation Investment Center; TIGER grants.

Monitor FY2018 and FY2019 appropriations, including transportation measures for road and transit programs, including dedicated funding for WMATA, TIFIA, and TIGER; Seek federal funding to support flood remediation and control projects; Seek federal funding to support community-based services for at-risk youth; Seek federal funding for Department of Defense programs; Maintain funding for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, and other Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Justice program funding commuity service programs - CHIP, CDBG, Headstart, SCAAP, substance abuse programs, and other community-oriented policing programs.

Advocating for relocation of FBI headquarters and other federal facilities to Fairfax County, including the new TSA headquarters. Monitoring the GSA's decision to build a new FBI headquarters on the current location in DC, and the following congressional hearings on the subject

Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration Earmark Repurposing program of 2016; issues associated with joint-use potential and related opportunities for Homestead Air Reserve Base (HARB); Supporting elevated funding levels for TIGER Grants in Fy2018 and FY2019 Appropriations Bills

Supporting Homestead's efforts to grow the Homestead Air Reserve Base; Assist with federal grants through the FAAs Joint Military\Civilian Airport Program

Seeking federal funding for the Historic Downtown Homestead Revival project.

Seeking increased funding for TIFIA and New Starts; seeking funding for highway projects; Advising on FAST Act implementation and WIIN Act implementation; Advising on TIGER and INFRA program grant modifications; Monitoring the Administration's federal infrastructure proposal

Seeking full funding for US Army Corps of Engineers civil works in the President's FY2018 budget and congressional appropriations; Seeking more flexible Army Corps of Engineers new start language in the FY2017 and FY2018 Energy and Water Appropriations bills in order to facilitate funding for the Lynnhaven River Basin Ecosystem Restoration Project, Virginia Beach Hurricane Protection Project, Sandbridge Beach, Rudee Inlet Navigation Maintenance project and Lynnhaven Inlet, Bay and Connecting Waters Maintenance Dredging project; Implementation and monitoring of grants assistance for NOAA projects; Monitoring Justice program funding, specifically for COPS, in FY 2017 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill; Seeking greater visibility for community policing strategy and federal funding to expand program; Maintaining defense funding in the FY 2017 and FY 2018 Defense Appropriations bills; Supporting new language for Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grants requiring FEMA to adjust its current measurement standards. Additionally, funding for Community Development Block Grants;

Seeking Congressional support for the continuation and full funding of key federal programs, including: Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Program; APHIS Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program; State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP); High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Program; National Highway Traffic Safety Grant Program; Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) Program; Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; HOME Investment Partnerships Program; U.S. Forest Service Forest Health Management Program; and Tree-Mortality grants administered through USDA

Support County in its effort to negate the retroactive penalties being assessed by HHS due to the refinancing of pension obligations bonds.

Funding in the Fiscal Year 2018 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriation bill for surface transportation programs that support State Road 426/County Road 419; Funding in Fiscal Year 2018 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill for Community Development Block Grant program;Funding in Fiscal Year 2018 Interior and Environment Appropriations for State Revolving Fund to support reclaimed and storm water projects; Funding in FY 2018 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill for Community Oriented Policing Services program for law enforcement technology; congressional support to maintain current tax status for municipal bonds.

FY 2019 funding for transportation infrastructure, fire and police department, and water and sewer projects.

Seeking funding for police force development through the Community Oriented Policing Service Hiring Program (CHP) and other Community Policing opportunities.

Seeking funding for economic development projects from the Economic Development Administration; Tracking the progress of BRAC funding, transportation; monitoring legislation and funding ability for improvement of access near missile bases; Advocating on VA Medical Facilities-Choice Act

Advocacy on behalf of the Norfolk International Airport parallel runway project, and on FAA re-authorization debate.

Harbor Maintenance Tax (Sections 2106 and 2102); Full utilization of trust fund; donor port provisions.

Funding for Port Security Grants; cybersecurity; maritime security; CBP inspections at ports; CBP staffing.

EPA Grants; Coastal Management Programs; Environmental review process on infrastructure projects; Regulations on non-attainment areas.

Monitor FY2017 and FY2018 appropriations, including transportation measures for road and transit programs, including dedicated funding for WMATA, TIFIA, and TIGER; Seek federal funding to support flood remediation and control projects; Seek federal funding to support community-based services for at-risk youth; Seek federal funding for Department of Defense programs; Maintain funding for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, and other Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Justice program funding commuity service programs - CHIP, CDBG, Headstart, SCAAP, substance abuse programs, and other community-oriented policing programs.

Advocating for relocation of FBI headquarters and other federal facilities to Fairfax County, including the new TSA headquarters.

Monitoring FY 2018 Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations and Defense Appropriations bills; Supporting additional funding for the Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences and its Research, Development and Dissemination program and additional funding for the Department of Defense Research Development Technologies Weapons and Munitions Technology and Weapons and Munitions Advanced Technology programs. Monitoring the re-authorization of the Higher Education Act; Monitoring the impact of the Tax CUts and Jobs Act on universities; Monitoring and supporting DACA re-authorization; Supporting the Mid-Atlantic University Transportation Center Consortium application for the FAST Act UTC 2016 competition.

Federal budget for FY2017 and FY2018; transportation and infrastructure funding; funding for customs and border protection; funding for Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund; funding for waterfront revitalization; DERA and infrastructure funding; Army Corps funding.

Cargo Movement; Port Infrastructure requirements and funding; Coast Guard Re-authorization; Port Performance implementation; FMC Reauthorization; FMC Supply Chain issues, digital automation, port congestion, innovation, and regulatory reform; WIIN Act implementation.

Workforce development programs; PLUS Act.

Advocating for relocation of FBI headquarters and other federal facilities to Fairfax County, including the new TSA headquarters.

Advocating for the Marketplace Fairness Act; tax exempt status of municipal bonds.

Monitoring Office of Economic Adjustment within Department of Defense for the progress of BRAC funding, transportation improvements; Seeking to maintain the 2012 parking cap for the Mark Center (BRAC 133); monitoring legislation and funding availability for improvement of transportation access to military treatment facilities.

Intermodal transportation issues and funding; cargo movement; transportation & infrastructure funding; goods advocacy/ freight legislation; Supply Chain Management Advisory Committee issues and recommendations, Build America Transportation Investment Center; Fastlane Grants.

EPA Grants; Coastal Management Programs; Environmental review process on infrastructure projects.

Harbor Maintenance Tax (Sections 2106 and 2102); Full utilization of trust fund; donor port provisions.

Monitor FY2017 and FY2018 appropriations, including transportation measures for road and transit programs, including dedicated funding for WMATA, TIFIA, and TIGER; Seek federal funding to support flood remediation and control projects; Seek federal funding to support community-based services for at-risk youth; Seek federal funding for Department of Defense programs; Maintain funding for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program and other community-oriented policing programs.

Seeking increased funding for TIFIA and New Starts; Monitor FAST Act and WIIN Act implementation; Monitor FASTLANE grant program; Seeking continuation and funding for the TIGER grant program; Continuing to seek grant support for Route 7 widening project and Frontier Drive Extension; monitor funding for major highway and freight projects; monitor funding for WMATA and establishment of Metro safety commission; monitor positive train control legislation; monitor repurposed earmark transportation opportunities.

EPA Grants; Coastal Management Programs.

Cargo Movement; Port Infrastructure requirements and funding; Coast Guard Re-authorization; Port Performance Metrics legislation implementation; BTS Port Performance Working Group as MARAD provides input, Supply Chain Advisory Committee issues and recommendations; WIIN ACT.

Harbor Maintenance Tax (Sections 2106 and 2102); Full utilization of trust fund; donor port provisions.

Advocating for the Marketplace Fairness Act; tax exempt status of municipal bonds.

Monitor FY2017 and FY2018 appropriations, including transportation measures for road and transit programs, including dedicated funding for WMATA, TIFIA, and TIGER; Seek federal funding to support flood remediation and control projects; Seek federal funding to support community-based services for at-risk youth; Seek federal funding for Department of Defense programs; Maintain funding for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program and other community-oriented policing programs.

Monitoring Office of Economic Adjustment within Department of Defense for the progress of BRAC funding, transportation improvements; Seeking to maintain the 2012 parking cap for the Mark Center (BRAC 133); monitoring legislation and funding availability for improvement of transportation access to military treatment facilities.

Advocating for the Marketplace Fairness Act; tax exempt status of municipal bonds

Seeking increased funding for TIFIA and New Starts; Monitor FAST Act implementation; Monitor FASTLANE grant program; Seeking continuation and funding for the TIGER grant program; Continuing to seek grant support for Route 7 widening project and Frontier Drive Extension; monitor funding for major highway and freight projects; monitor funding for WMATA; monitor positive train control legislation; monitor repurposed earmark transportation opportunities.

Intermodal transportation issues and funding; cargo movement; transportation reauthorization; goods advocacy/ freight legislation; FAST Act; Vessel Traffic System & Fees; Supply Chain Management Advisory Committee issues and recommendations, Build America Transportation Investment Center; Department of Transportation/Bureau of Transportation Statistics Port Performance Freight Statistics Working Group

Port Congestion; Port Infrastructure; Buy America Provisions regarding steel; Supply Chain Advisory Committee issues and recommendations

Federal budget for FY2017; Department of Transportation re-purposed earmarks; transportation funding; funding for customs and border protection; funding for Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund; funding for waterfront revitalization.

Federal budget for FY2017; Department of Transportation re-purposed earmarks; transportation funding; funding for customs and border protection; funding for Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund.

Harbor Maintenance Tax (Sections 2106 and 2102); Full utilization of trust fund; donor port provisions.

Intermodal transportation issues and funding; cargo movement; transportation reauthorization; goods advocacy/ freight legislation; FAST Act; Vessel Traffic System & Fees; Supply Chain Management Advisory Committee issues and recommendations, Build America Transportation Investment Center; Department of Transportation/Bureau of Transportation Statistics Port Performance Freight Statistics Working Group

Advocating for the Marketplace Fairness Act; tax exempt status of municipal bonds

Monitor potential federal facility relocation to Fairfax County

Seeking increased funding for TIFIA and New Starts; Monitor FAST Act implementation; Monitor FASTLANE grant program; Seeking continuation and funding for the TIGER grant program; Continuing to seek grant support for Route 7 widening project and Frontier Drive Extension; monitor funding for major highway and freight projects; monitor funding for WMATA; monitor positive train control legislation; monitor repurposed earmark transportation opportunities.

Immigration assistance generally on behalf of pending petitioner.

Federal budget for FY2017; Department of Transportation re-purposed earmarks; transportation funding; funding for customs and border protection; funding for Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund.

Funding for Diesel Emissions Reduction Act programming; China shipping terminal, EPA/Los Angeles-Southcoast Air Basin Notice

Intermodal transportation issues and funding; cargo movement; transportation reauthorization; goods advocacy/ freight legislation; DRIVE Act; Vessel Traffic System & Fees; Supply Chain Management Advisory Committee issues and recommendations, Build America Transportation Investment Center; Department of Transportation/Bureau of Transportation Statistics Port Performance Freight Statistics Working Group

Advocating for the Marketplace Fairness Act; tax exempt status of municipal bonds

Advocating for relocation of FBI headquarters to Fairfax County.

Seeking increased funding for TIFIA and New Starts; Monitor FAST Act implementation; Monitor FASTLANE grant program; Seeking continuation and funding for the TIGER grant program; Seeking grant support for Route 7 widening project and Frontier Drive Extension; monitor funding for major highway and freight projects; monitor funding for WMATA; monitor positive train control legislation; monitor repurposed earmark transportation opportunities.

Funding for Diesel Emissions Reduction Act programming; China shipping terminal, EPA/Los Angeles-Southcoast Air Basin Notice

Funding for Port Security Grants; cybersecurity; maritime security

Intermodal transportation issues and funding; cargo movement; transportation reauthorization; goods advocacy/ freight legislation; DRIVE Act; Vessel Traffic System & Fees; Supply Chain Management Advisory Committee issues and recommendations, Build America Transportation Investment Center; Department of Transportation/Bureau of Transportation Statistics Port Performance Freight Statistics Working Group

Monitor authorization and funding of FBI Civilian Cyber Campus

Seeking increased funding for TIFIA and New Starts; Monitor FAST Act implementation; Monitor FASTLANE grant program; Seeking continuation and funding for the TIGER grant program; Seeking grant support for Route 7 widening project; monitor funding for major highway and freight projects; monitor funding for WMATA; monitor positive train control legislation; monitor repurposed earmark transportation opportunities.

Monitor administration's FY2017 budget recommendations, including transportation measures for road and transit programs, including dedicated funding for WMATA, TIFIA, and TIGER; Seek federal funding to support flood remediation and control projects; Seek federal funding to support community-based services for at-risk youth; Seek federal funding for Department of Defense programs; Maintain funding for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program and other community-oriented policing programs.

Immigration assistance generally on behalf of pending petitioner.

Provide assistance on immigration matters generally

Export-Import Bank Reauthorization;

Cargo Movement; Port Congestion; Port Infrastructure requirements; Coast Guard Re-authorization; Vessel Traffic Service Fees; Port Performance Metrics legislation implementation; Supply Chain Advisory Committee issues and recommendations

Harbor Maintenance Tax (Sections 2106 and 2102)

Monitoring federal legislation on "sanctuary cities" and federal definitions therein.

Advocating for the Marketplace Fairness Act; tax exempt status of municipal bonds

Monitoring Office of Economic Adjustment within Department of Defense for the progress of BRAC funding, transportation improvements; Seeking to maintain the 2012 parking cap for the Mark Center (BRAC 133); monitoring legislation and funding availability for improvement of transprotation access to military treatment facilities

Export-Import Bank Reauthorization;

Port Congestion; Port Infrastructure; Export-Import Bank Reauthorization; Buy America Provisions regarding steel

Harbor Maintenance Tax

Seeking increased funding for TIFIA and New Starts in the surface transportation reauthorization bill; Seeking continuation of the TIGER grant program;

Monitoring federal legislation on "sanctuary cities" and federal definitions therein.

Advocating for relocation of FBI headquarters to Fairfax County.

Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations measures generally; Transportation funding generally and programs that support local transportation improvements (TIFIA) TIGER Funding; Energy and Water programs and funding for flood remediation and control etc.; EPA funding for community development and environmental programs; Community Development Block Grants (CDBG); Home Act; Justice department program funding for methamphetamine program; SCAAP program; Edward Byrne Justice Grant Program; funding for Veterans matters; Department of Education program funding; Head Start; Impact of DoD budget on MacDill AFB; Homeless Initiatives; Funding for Housing Programs, other program funding.

Monitor Defense Authorization legislation generally; Monitor defense appropriations generally; monitor impact on Sequestration and/or budget cuts on MacDill AFB programs; Office of Economic Adjustment, transportation improvements for defense roads, military base and/or hospital improvements; Water Ferry Landing MacDill

Intermodal transportation issues and funding; cargo movement

Funding for Port Security Grants

Cargo Movement; Port Congestion; Port Infrastructure requirements; Coast Guard Re-authorization; Vessel Traffic Service Fees

MAP-21 Implementation and Transportation Reauthorization generally, DRIVE Act, Highway Trust Fund funding measures, FTA grants, Water Ferry for Tampa Bay

Internet Travel Fairness Act; Marketplace Fairness Act online sales tax legislation; Monitoring IRS economic development initiatives - CDFI Fund, updated census tracts urban areas, New Market Tax credit; Tax reform initiatives and tax-exempt municipal bonds; monitor recommendations of the Tax Reform Working Groups and tax reform legislation generally.

Affordable Health Care Act Implementation; impact on Florida and County generally; Medicare, Medicaid; Other health initiatives

Marketplace Fairness Act; tax exempt status of municipal bonds

Seeking opportunities for economic development in the Cyber Security Education and Federal Workforce Enhancement Act of 2015.

Seeking federal funding in the FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill for road and transit programs to support intersection improvements; a public transportation initiative; a multi-use community transportation hub; reconstruction of I-95 interchange at Newington Rd.; a pedestrian access bridge; transit/HOV access ramps;Marketplace Fairness Act. Seeking federal funding in the FY 2016 Energy and Water Appropriations bill to support flood remediation and control projects; Seeking federal funding in the FY 2016 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill to support community-based services for at-risk youth; Seeking federal funding in the FY 2015 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill to support historic site preservation projects; Also advocating support for funding in the FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill for: Dedicated Funding for WMATA, funding for the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Capital Requests, and the US Armys transportation improvements at the National Museum of the US Army; Monitor FY16 appropriations bills for inclusion of specific provisions relating to grant eligibility; Seeking support for federal funding of Dulles Rail Phase II, support Marketplace Fairness Act, Relocation of the FBI; Seeking increased funding for TIFIA and New Starts in the transportation reauthorization bill; defense appropriations; TIGER.

Cargo Movement; Port Congestion; Port Infrastructure requirements; Coast Guard Re-authorization; Vessel Traffic Service Fees

Intermodal transportation issues and funding; cargo movement

Funding for Port Security Grants

Monitoring Office of Economic Adjustment within Department of Defense for the progress of BRAC funding.

Seeking federal funding in the FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill for road and transit programs to support intersection improvements; a public transportation initiative; a multi-use community transportation hub; reconstruction of I-95 interchange at Newington Rd.; a pedestrian access bridge; transit/HOV access ramps;Marketplace Fairness Act. Seeking federal funding in the FY 2016 Energy and Water Appropriations bill to support flood remediation and control projects; Seeking federal funding in the FY 2016 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill to support community-based services for at-risk youth; Seeking federal funding in the FY 2015 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill to support historic site preservation projects; Also advocating support for funding in the FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill for: Dedicated Funding for WMATA, funding for the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Capital Requests, and the US Armys transportation improvements at the National Museum of the US Army; Monitor FY16 appropriations bills for inclusion of specific provisions relating to grant eligibility; Seeking support for federal funding of Dulles Rail Phase II, support Marketplace Fairness Act, Relocation of the FBI; Seeking increased funding for TIFIA and New Starts in the transportation reauthorization bill; defense appropriations; TIGER.

Affordable Health Care Act Implementation; impact on Florida and County generally; Medicare, Medicaid; Other health initiatives

Monitoring and Congressional contact on Water Issues, Egmont Key - WRRDA, P.L. 113-121; WRRDA changes to Gulf of Mexico drilling proposals; Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA); FEMA Flood Hazard Determinations; Flood Risk Reduction and Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction; Corps of Engineers; Implementation of Waters of the United States regulation; RESTORE Act, RESTORE Council request for Egmont Key; Gulf leasing moratorium legislation

Affordable Health Care Act Implementation; impact on Florida and County generally; Medicare, Medicaid; Other health initiatives

Impact of DoD sequestration on MacDill AFB; monitor Defense Authorization legislation; Monitor defense appropriations generally, Water Ferry Landing McDill

Fiscal Year 2015 Appropriations measure, H.R. 83; Monitoring of Commerce/Justice/State programs;Community Development Block Grants (CDBG); Cops program; SCAAP program; Home Act; methemphetamine program; Head Start; Edward Byrne Justice Grant Program; Housing programs;DHS appropriations; Veterans matters; Impact of DoD budget on MacDill AFB

Port Cybersecurity; Terrorism Risk Insurance extension

Freight Movement; MAP-21 reauthorization; Transportation funding, Trucking issues; Public Private Partnership financing arrangements; Build America Program

Coast Guard legislation; Harbor Maintenance Tax; WRDA; Army Corps budget; funding for breakwater repairs; vessel traffic service; port congestion; energy & water appropriations

Advocating for relocation of FBI headquarters to Fairfax County.

Marketplace Fairness Act; tax exempt status of municipal bonds

Seeking opportunities for economic development in the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014.

Freight Movement; MAP-21 reauthorization; Transportation funding, Trucking issues; Public Private Partnership financing arrangements; Build America Program

Port Cybersecurity; Terrorism Risk Insurance extension

Coast Guard legislation; Harbor Maintenance Tax; WRDA; Army Corps budget; funding for breakwater repairs; vessel traffic service; port congestion; energy & water appropriations

Marketplace Fairness Act; tax exempt status of municipal bonds

Seeking opportunities for economic development in the Cybersecurity Act of 2013.

Advocating for relocation of FBI headquarters to Fairfax County

Affordable Health Care Act Implementation; impact on Florida generally; Medicare, Medicaid; Other

MAP-21 Implementation; FY 2015 THUD Appropriations measure; FHWA issues - TCSP grants; TIGER Grant, FTA grants, Bridge Rehabilitation Program

National Flood Insurance Affordability Act; delay FEMA flood insurance increases for impacted properties; FEMA implementation of flood insurance regulations

Port Cybersecurity; Terrorism Risk Insurance extension

Coast Guard legislation; Harbor Maintenance Tax; WRDA; Army Corps budget

Freight Movement; MAP-21 reauthorization; Transportation funding, Trucking issues

Advocating for relocation of FBI headquarters to Fairfax County

Seeking federal funding in the FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill for road and transit programs to support intersection improvements; a public transportation initiative; a multi-use community transportation hub; reconstruction of I-95 interchange at Newington Rd.; a pedestrian access bridge; transit/HOV access ramps; FBI Relocation, Marketplace Fairness ActSeeking federal funding in the FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations bill to support flood remediation and control projects; Seeking federal funding in the FY 2015 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill to support community-based services for at-risk youth; Seeking federal funding in the FY 2015 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill to support historic site preservation projects; Also advocating support for funding in the FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill for: Dedicated Funding for WMATA, funding for the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Capital Requests, and the US Armys transportation improvements at the National Museum of the US Army; Monitor FY15 appropriations bills for inclusion of specific provisions relating to grant eligibility; Seeking support for federal funding of Dulles Rail Phase II, support Marketplace Fairness Act, Relocation of the FBI; Seeking increased funding for TIFIA and New Starts in the transportation reauthorization bill; defense appropriations.

Agriculture Act of 2014 and implementation

Monitoring of Commerce/Justice/State programs and FY2014 Appropriations funding bills, H.R. 2787, S. 1329 Community Development Block Grants (CDBG); Cops program; SCAAP program, S. 744; Home Act; methemphetamine program; Head Start, S. 1284; Edward Byrne Justice Grant Program; Impact of DoD budget on MacDill AFB

National Flood Insurance Affordability Act; delay FEMA flood insurance increases for impacted properties; FEMA implementation of flood insurance regulations

Impact of DoD sequestration on MacDill AFB; monitor Defense Authorization legislation

Monitoring of Commerce/Justice/State programs and FY2014 Appropriations funding bills, H.R. 2787, S. 1329 Community Development Block Grants (CDBG); Cops program; SCAAP program, S. 744; Home Act; methemphetamine program; Head Start, S. 1284; Edward Byrne Justice Grant Program; Impact of DoD sequestration on MacDill AFB

National Flood Insurance Legislation, H.R. 3360; S. 1610; Flood Insurance Affordability Act; delay FEMA flood insurance increases for impacted properties

Port Cybersecurity; Terrorism Risk Insurance extension

Freight Movement; MAP-21 reauthorization; Transportation funding

Coast Guard legislation; Harbor Maintenance Tax; WRDA; Army Corps budget

Marketplace Fairness Act; tax exempt status of municipal bonds

Advocating for relocation of FBI headquarters to Fairfax County

Seeking federal funding in the FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill for road and transit programs to support intersection improvements; a public transportation initiative; a multi-use community transportation hub; reconstruction of I-95 interchange at Newington Rd.; a pedestrian access bridge; transit/HOV access ramps; FBI Relocation, Marketplace Fairness ActSeeking federal funding in the FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations bill to support flood remediation and control projects; Seeking federal funding in the FY 2015 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill to support community-based services for at-risk youth; Seeking federal funding in the FY 2015 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies appropriations bill to support historic site preservation projects; Also advocating support for funding in the FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill for: Dedicated Funding for WMATA, funding for the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Capital Requests, and the US Armys transportation improvements at the National Museum of the US Army; Monitor FY15 appropriations bills for inclusion of specific provisions relating to grant eligibility; Seeking support for federal funding of Dulles Rail Phase II, support Marketplace Fairness Act, Relocation of the FBI; Seeking increased funding for TIFIA and New Starts in the transportation reauthorization bill; defense appropriations.

Funding for transportation projects, environmental program/projects, and for a marine research center

Funding for transportation projects, environmental program/projects, and for a marine research center

Funding for transportation projects, environmental program/projects, and for a marine research center

Monitoring and Congressional contact on Water Issues, Egmont Key WRDA, S. 601; Gulf of Mexico drilling proposals; HR 3410; Corps of Engineers; Internet Travel Fairness Act; Marketplace Fairness Act online sales tax legislation, S. 743

MAP-21 Implementation; FY 2014 THUD Appropriations measure; FHWA issues - TCSP grants; TIGER Grant, FTA grants

Impact of DoD sequestration on MacDill AFB; monitor Defense Authorization legislation

Projects for WRDA (Water Resources Development Act, S. 601); Monitor and report on EPA programs generally

International trade; NAFTA Mexico Border Issues; National Export Initiative; Department of Commerce Supply Chain Advisory Committee; international trade export initiatives; and National Freight Policy.

Harbor Maintenance Tax Trust Fund, S. 601; HR 1806 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act

Impact of DoD sequestration on MacDill AFB; monitor Defense Authorization legislation

Monitoring and Congressional contact on Water Issues, Egmont Key WRDA, S. 601; Gulf of Mexico drilling proposals; HR 3410; Corps of Engineers; Internet Travel Fairness Act; Marketplace Fairness Act online sales tax legislation, S. 743

Monitoring of Commerce/Justice/State programs and FY2014 Appropriations funding bills, H.R. 2787, S. 1329 Community Development Block Grants (CDBG); Cops program; SCAAP program, S. 744; Home Act; methemphetamine program; Head Start, S. 1284; Edward Byrne Justice Grant Program; Impact of DoD sequestration on MacDill AFB

Harbor Maintenance Tax Trust Fund, S. 601; HR 1806 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act

International trade; NAFTA Mexico Border Issues; National Export Initiative; Department of Commerce Supply Chain Advisory Committee; international trade export initiatives; and National Freight Policy.

Movement of Freight through ports and highways; Port Infrastructure Strategic Port Initiatives; National System of Ports; National Infrastructure and transportation matters; Port security issues; Marine Recreational Permitting; MAP-21; Whitehouse Port Task Force

MAP-21 Implementation; FY 2013 THUD Appropriations measure; DOT/FTA MAP-21 webinars; FHWA issues - TCSP grants; TIGER Grant; Transportation Reauthorization

Energy Tax provisions; RESTORE Act; Gulf leasing moratorium legislation, S. 1024; IRS economic development initiatives CDFI Fund, updated census tracts urban areas; tax-exempt municipal bonds; tax-extension and tax reform legislation generally; Sequestration and impact on municipal programs

Farm bill reauthorization, S. 954, HR. 1947

Projects for WRDA (Water Resources Development Act); EPA Diesel Emission Reduction program; HR6184; HR 6482; Monitor and report on EPA programs generally

Harbor Maintenance Tax Trust Fund; HR 1806 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act

International trade; NAFTA Mexico Border Issues; National Export Initiative; Department of Commerce Supply Chain Advisory Committee; international trade export initiatives; and National Freight Policy.

Energy Tax provisions; RESTORE Act; Gulf Leasing Moratorium legislation in H.R. 7 tax package; IRS economic development initiatives CDFI Fund, updated census tracts urban areas; tax-exempt municipal bonds; tax-extension and tax reform legislation generally; Sequestration and impact on municipal programs; H.R. 8 American Tax Payer Relief Act of 2012;

Monitoring and Congressional contact on Water Issues WRDA; Gulf of Mexico drilling proposals; HR 3410; Corps of Engineers; Internet Travel Fairness Act; Marketplace Fairness Act online sales tax legislation

H.R. 8 the American Tax Payers Relief Act of 2012 included an extension of Farm Bill programs through the end of the 2013 fiscal year

International trade; NAFTA Mexico Border Issues; National Export Initiative; Department of Commerce Supply Chain Advisory Committee; international trade export initiatives; and National Freight Policy.

Harbor Maintenance Tax Trust Fund; HR 1806 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act

Program funding for Port access and road projects; TIGER IV grants; FY 2012 DOD, DHS, DOT, Energy & Water, and Army Corps issues; Port security funding

Energy Tax provisions; RESTORE Act; Gulf Leasing Moratorium legislation in H.R. 7 tax package; IRS economic development initiatives CDFI Fund, updated census tracts urban areas; tax-exempt municipal bonds; tax-extension and tax reform legislation generally; Sequestration and impact on municipal programs; H.R. 8 American Tax Payer Relief Act of 2012; Fiscal cliff negotiations

Surface Transportation Authorization Act H.R. 7; MAP-21; FY 2013 THUD Appropriations measure; DOT/FTA MAP-21 webinars; FHWA issues - TCSP grants; DOT reallocation of unobligated funds

Monitored and contacted Congressional office on Farm Bill programs which were due to expire at end of 2012; H.R. 8 the American Tax Payers Relief Act of 2012 included an extension of Farm Bill programs through the end of the 2013 fiscal year

Movement of Freight through ports and highways; Port Infrastructure Strategic Port Initiatives; National System of Ports; National Infrastructure and transportation matters; S. 1950; HR 2838; Port security issues; Marine Recreational Permitting; MAP-21

International trade; NAFTA Mexico Border Issues; National Export Initiative; Department of Commerce Supply Chain Advisory Committee; international trade export initiatives; and National Freight Policy.

Program funding for Port access and road projects; TIGER IV grants; FY 2012 DOD, DHS, DOT, Energy & Water, and Army Corps issues; Port security funding

Energy Tax provisions; RESTORE Act; Gulf Leasing Moratorium legislation in H.R. 7 tax package; IRS economic development initiatives CDFI Fund, updated census tracts urban areas; tax-exempt municipal bonds; tax-extension and tax reform legislation generally.

Monitoring Water Issues WRDA; National Flood Insurance legislation, Gulf of Mexico drilling proposals; HR 3410; Corps of Engineers - Egmont Key

Surface Transportation Authorization Act H.R. 7; MAP-21; FY 2013 THUD Appropriations measure; DOT/FTA MAP-21 webinars; FHWA issues - TCSP grants; DOT FY12 unobligated funds

Program funding for Port access and road projects; TIGER IV grants; FY 2012 DOD, DHS, DOT, Energy & Water, and Army Corps issues; Port security funding

DOD grant programs; DOD issues as they relate to port, maritime, and national security matters; DOD authorization and strategic ports initiative; DOD Appropriations and military construction and BRAC impact; DOD study on strategic ports, H.R. 4310 and S. 3254

THUD appropriations for road, overpass, and Port access programs; Surface Transportation Reauthorization

Monitoring Water Issues WRDA; National Flood Insurance legislation, Gulf of Mexico drilling proposals.

Monitoring of Commerce/Justice/State programs Community Development Block Grants (CDBG); Cops program; SCAAP program; Home Act; methemphetamine program; Head Start

Energy Tax provisions; RESTORE Act; Gulf Leasing Moratorium legislation in H.R. 7 tax package; IRS economic development initiatives CDFI Fund, updated census tracts urban areas; tax-exempt municipal bonds; tax-extension and tax reform legislation generally.

THUD appropriations for road, overpass, and Port access programs; Surface Transportation Reauthorization

Projects for WRDA (Water Resources Development Act); EPA Diesel Emission Reduction program; HR6184; HR 6482

Harbor Maintenance Tax Trust Fund; HR 1806 Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act

Surface Transportation Authorization Act; FHWA issues; SAFETEA-LU; MAP-21; FY 2012 DOT Appropriations; Omnibus appropriations measure

Monitoring Water Issues WRDA; National Flood Insurance legislation, Gulf of Mexico drilling proposals.

Monitoring of Commerce/Justice/State programs Community Development Block Grants (CDBG); Cops program; SCAAP program

DOD Strategic Port Initiative, PL 110-417; DOD grant programs; DOD issues as they relate to port, maritime, and national security matters; DOD authorization and appropriations measures.

Cargo shipping and transportation infrastructure

Projects for WRDA (Water Resources Development Act); EPA Diesel Emission Reduction program; HR6184; HR 6482

Monitoring Water Issues WRDA; National Flood Insurance legislation, Gulf of Mexico drilling proposals.

Surface Transportation Authorization Act; FHWA issues; SAFETEA-LU; MAP-21; FY 2011 and FY 2012 DOT Appropriations; HR 2112; Omnibus appropriations measure

Monitoring of Commerce/Justice/State programs Community Development Block Grants (CDBG); Cops program; SCAAP program

Program funding for Port access and road projects including Vesta Street Overpass; TIGER III grants

International trade; NAFTA Mexico Border Issues; Export Initiative

Cargo shipping and transportation infrastructure

Energy Tax Provision; Oil Spill provisions; Section 1099 provision

Surface Transportation Authorization Act

Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act