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MICHAEL BRAIN

BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP · Washington, DC
Registered · LDAActive

Background

Career
Washington, DC · current
Government experience
Interior Dept: Prin. Dep Asst Secy Water & Sci
Covered official positions, as disclosed on federal filings

The past 12 months

Clients
14
past 12 months
Filings
16
past 12 months
Agencies contacted
SENATEHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers)Bureau of ReclamationInterior, Dept of (DOI)State, Dept of (DOS)U.S. Forest ServiceAgriculture, Dept of (USDA)Air Force, Dept ofArmy, Dept of (Other)Commerce, Dept of (DOC)Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)Defense, Dept of (DOD)Energy, Dept ofOffice of Management & Budget (OMB)Treasury, Dept of

Specific issues

Discussions related to Los Angeles area wildfire response, recovery and mitigation
Disaster Planning/Emergencies · 2026 Q1
Discussions related to PFAS and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)/Superfund liability exemption for passive receivers Discussions related to drought in California and the West
Clean Air and Water (quality) · 2026 Q1
Discussions related to water infrastructure programs and funding
Budget/Appropriations · 2026 Q1
H.R. 1871: Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act; all provisions S. 857: Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act; all provisions
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · 2026 Q1
H.R. 2766: Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act; all provisions S. 2014: Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act; all provisions
Government Issues · 2026 Q1
H.R. 3717: Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025; all provisions Discussions related to PFAS and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)/Superfund liability exemption for passive receivers Discussions related to drought in California and the West Discussions related to Los Angeles area wildfire response, recovery and mitigation Discussions related to Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 Discussions related to Santa Fe dam operations and coordination to enhance groundwater recharge and regional water supply reliability Discussions related to watershed restoration and forest management in the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
Natural Resources · 2026 Q1

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Sources

This profile is built from the public record: filings in the U.S. Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act system. lda.senate.gov ↗

Recent filings14
2026 Q1
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
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RIO HONDO-SAN GABRIEL RIVER WATERSHED GROUP JOINT POWER AUTHORITY
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BORREGO WATER DISTRICT
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LAS VIRGENES-TRIUNFO JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
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UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
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RECLAMATION DISTRICT 1500 (FKA SUTTER MUTUAL WATER COMPANY)
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BORREGO WATER DISTRICT
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FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
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THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE WARM SPRINGS RESERVATION OF OREGON
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CITY OF LAKE FOREST
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COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
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SANTA MARGARITA WATER DISTRICT
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OCEANWELL CO. (FKA NATURAL OCEAN WELL WATER)
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES
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