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File #: 17-218   
Type: Orange County Transportation Authority Item Status: Passed
File created: 12/30/2016 In control: Board
On agenda: 1/19/2017 Final action: 1/23/2017
Title: Federal Legislative Status Report
Sponsors: Kristin Essner, Lance M. Larson
Attachments: 1. Transmittal, 2. Staff Report, 3. Attachment A, 4. Attachment B

Title

Federal Legislative Status Report

 

Overview

In December 2016, Congress passed and the President signed into law a continuing resolution to appropriate funding for all departments of the federal government until April 28, 2017.  The President-elect stated his intent to pursue an infrastructure investment package.  Federal advocacy goals for 2017 are recommended for adoption.  An update is provided on the confirmation of a new Secretary of Transportation. 

 

Recommendation(s)

Adopt the 2017 Federal Legislative Advocacy Goals and direct staff to take necessary and appropriate actions in furtherance of these goals in Washington.