ELIZABETH SPEKHARDT

Engage on issues related to emergency preparedness and response by supporting H.R.2308 the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act. Engage on general issues related to physical and cyber security relevant to water and power providers.

Engage on issues related to improving weather data and weather forecasting, including seasonal to sub-seasonal forecasting.

H.R.7567 Farm, Food, and National Security Act (Farm Bill). Support efforts related to forestry and water conservation for agricultural producers and irrigation districts. S.3609/H.R.582 Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act. Support efforts to enhance wildfire resilience through federal funding assistance. S.3737 Growing Resilient Operations from Water-Saving and Municipal-Agricultural Reciprocally-beneficial Transactions (GROW SMART) Act. Support efforts related to innovative approaches to agricultural water efficiency projects.

Review and engage on efforts related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: "Notice of Solicitation of Input on Potential Future Changes to Nationwide Permits"; Docket ID No. COE-2026-0001. Monitor efforts related to water use amongst data centers regarding S.4213, the Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act. Support efforts related to increasing roles for multi-benefit water project navigators via H.R.7408/S.3792, the Water Project Navigators Act. Support efforts related to the increase of categorical exclusions for local community water projects via S.4120, the Community Water Project Acceleration Act. Support efforts to provide affordable water resources via H.R.4733 the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act. Engage on issues related to the resiliency of electric supply and power grid including the importance of hydropower.

Review and engage on issues associated with the implementation of the 2024 Water Resources Development Act - P.L.118-272. Engage on water infrastructure issues relating to the development of the 2026 Water Resources Development Act.

Review and engage on issues related to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: "Draft Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 6"; Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2022-0946 H.R.9497 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). Support issues related to critical water infrastructure priorities within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation including dam safety reauthorization, disaster debris removal, forecast-informed reservoir operations, and environmental infrastructure funding. H.R.7845 Drought Relief Obtained Using Government Help Today Act of 2026. Engage on issues related to increasing the federal assistance cap for the Water Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act (WIFIA) program from 80 percent to 90 percent for projects with regional or national significance, projects in drought-stricken communities, and projects in low-income communities. S.3738 Making Our Communities Resilient through Enhancing Water for Agriculture, Technology, and Residences (MORE WATER) Act. Engage on issues related to large-scale water recycling, water conveyance, and water reuse. S.3590, Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act of 2026. Engage on issues related to clean water and drinking water infrastructure resilience and sustainability for midsize and large water utilities. H.R.1267 Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act. Engage on issues related to ensuring a fair regulatory environment for water providers. S.1092 WIPPES Act. Engage on issues related to no flush labeling for personal wipes.