City of Visalia, CaliforniaFederal Advocacy Update
Greg Burns, Thorn Run Partners
December 4, 2023
118th House in Review
“We essentially don’t have the majority.”
118th Senate in Review
Judicial and Administration nominees
Passed a 3-bill FY24 “minibus” on an 80+ in favor vote
Sen. Tuberville (AL) Department of Defense holds – 400+
118th Congress in Review
Created Bipartisan China select committee
Raised the federal debt ceiling
We thought they also agreed on FY24 and FY25 spending levels Avoided government shutdowns
Common denominator?
What’s Next?
Complete FY 2024 funding
Begin work on FY 2025 funding
Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan support
Border policy/immigration?
Continue work on AI policy
Potential tax package
FAA Reauthorization, Farm Bill, etc…..
Prepare for the election! Aren’t you excited?
Groundwater Recharge Basin F Project
$959,752 in the House version of the Fiscal Year 2024 Interior Appropriations bill Thanks to Rep. Costa
Also supported by Sen. Padilla
Other Federal Efforts
Significant federal grant engagement
Implementation of the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit Extension Provided via the Inflation Reduction Act
Extended through end of 2024
Provides about $750,000 annual rebate for 2022, 2023, and 2024 for using natural gas as a motor vehicle fuel in the transit system Constant monitoring/engaging on a host of other issues
Questions?
Thank you!