BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:
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Approve Recommended Positions on Federal Legislation: H.R. 6643 (Schneider) - Supporting State and Local Leaders Act; *S. 3591 (Barrasso) -America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) of 2020; and *S. 3590 (Barrasso) - Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
A. Adopt a position of "Support" on H.R. 6643 (Schneider) - Supporting State and Local Leaders Act;
B. *Adopt a position of "Support and Amend" on S. 3591 (Barrasso) - America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) of 2020; and
C. *Adopt a position of "Support" on S. 3590 (Barrasso) - Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020.
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SUMMARY:
A. H.R. 6643 (Schneider) - Supporting State and Local Leaders Act
Recommendation: Support
Priority Recommendation: 2
This bill would repeal language included in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201), the second major federal coronavirus stimulus package, that expressly prohibits government agencies, including States and political subdivisions of a State, from accessing payroll tax credits for required paid sick and family leave that private employers can access.
Status:
The bill was introduced in the House on April 28, 2020, and was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. Cosponsors include Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), Anna Eshoo (CA-18), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Jackie Speier (CA-14).
Importance to Valley Water:
Valley Water provides an essential service to the people of Santa Clara County, one of the earliest and hardest-hit counties in the nation during the coronavirus pandemic. Valley Water employees ensure that residents have reliable access to safe, clean water and are protected from flooding. As the State of California and local governments are stretched financially during this crisis, Valley Water's ability to access federal funding and support is critical. Repealing this prohibition on government agencies from accessing payroll tax credits for require...
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