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2024 Issues Fact Sheets
TALKING POINTS
This Summit will have a significant focus on the FY2025 Interior/Environment Appropriations bill. In spring 2024, NUCA was able to rescue the funding for our two critical State Revolving Fund resources, but a new appropriations cycle is beginning, and we must urge Congress not to make the same mistake. These talking points will open your discussion and help a lawmaker understand this issue and how these cuts affect this industry and their community.
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WATER & WASTEWATER INVESTMENT: CRITICAL TO EVERY U.S. COMMUNITY
The original House FY2024 Interior/Environment Appropriations bill proposed nearly $2 billion in cuts to the EPA's Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs. Thankfully, NUCA was able to convince Congress to reverse these cuts, but the FY2025 appropriations process has begun. We need to convince Congress this year not to cancel out again many of the benefits from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law--and instead increase the funding for these two programs.
The construction industry is facing a labor shortage over the next several years, and seeks to promote more workforce development programs and initiatives. H-2B visa reforms and mitigating the damaging effects of project labor agreements are also on the discussion menu.
9.2 million lead service lines remain in use in U.S. cities and should be replaced immediately for improved public health.
New private investment funds could be tapped for infrastructure investments if needed reforms are passed by Congress. Billions of dollars could be made available for infrastructure funding if federal legislation initiates regulatory changes to private activity bond state volume caps.
Investments in American water and wastewater infrastructure over the next four years through the IIJA will deliver economic and public health benefits to every community. Congress has important oversight responsibilities to fulfill to implement fully the $1.2 trillion in projects, including the potential $200 billion in utility construction projects. Lead-pipe service line replacement should also be fully funded.
A synopsis of NUCA's Washington legislative and regulatory program. Suitable for legislators and their staff seeking a quick background on NUCA and the American utility construction industry.
H.R. 7239, the "Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act," would grant 65,000 to 85,000 visas to visa applicants seeing to fill open industry jobs in the United States.
USDOL recently proposed regulatory changes to the Davis-Bacon Act that would apply to contractors and subcontractors who perform construction, alteration, or repair work that is covered by these federal labor rules. Unfortunately, NUCA finds that the proposal reverses many common-sense and necessary reforms to the regulations adopted over the years.
While these videos are from 2021, the information they present continues
to be valid and useful for your 2023 Capitol Hill visits and beyond.
A brief overview for first-time Summit attendees. Covers many of the basics for meeting with your lawmakers.
A must watch for Summit Attendees. The NUCA Government Relations team discussing and reviewing US Civics 101.
The Congressional Briefing is a critical component of the Washington Summit. NUCA staff and Government Relations team discuss several key issues affecting our industry. Talking points, statistics, and important information are shared during this briefing.
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