LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: April 9, 2024
Subject: Federal Legislative Updates of Interest to Contra Costa County
Submitted For: Legislation Committee
Department: County Administrator’s Office
Referral Name: Federal Update
Presenter: P. Schlesinger and J. Davenport, Thorn Run Partners
Contact: E. Struthers (925) 655-2045
Referral History:
The Legislation Committee of the Board regularly receives reports on federal legislation and budget matters of interest to the County and provides direction and/or input to staff and the County’s lobbyists, as necessary.
Referral Update:
The County’s federal lobbyists will be present via Zoom to provide an update to the Committee. Attachment A includes the latest TRP Tip Sheet, a briefing document provided by the County’s federal advocates. Attachment B includes the latest Executive Order (EO) action tracker.
Several informational updates of interest include:
• FY26 Community Project Funding submissions process.
• Introduction of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Independence Act by Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC).
• Recent passage of the Senate Budget Resolution.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
Receive the report and provide direction or input to the County’s federal advocates, as needed.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None.