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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
JUNE 17, 2021
Subject
SUBJECT: STATE AND FEDERAL REPORT
Action
ACTION: RECEIVE AND FILE
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
RECEIVE AND FILE June 2021 State and Federal Legislative Report.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Executive Management Committee
Remarks Prepared by Raffi Haig Hamparian
Government Relations Senior Director, Federal Affairs
Chair Garcetti and members of the Executive Management Committee, I am pleased to provide an update on several federal matters of interest to our agency. This report was prepared on June 1, 2021 and will be updated, as appropriate, at the Executive Management Committee meeting on June 17, 2021. Status of relevant pending legislation is monitored on the Metro Government Relations Legislative Matrix, which is updated monthly.
There are several specific issues I would like to focus on today - mindful that there are many other issues at play with respect to our Board-approved federal legislative program.
The American Jobs Plan
On March 31, 2021 President Biden unveiled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the American Jobs Plan. This multi-trillion infrastructure plan - would if adopted into law - provide over $571 billion in roadway, transit and mobility projects and programs. Metro will remain engaged with the White House and Congress to make sure the plan aligns with our Board-approved Federal Legislative Program. At present - there are ongoing negotiations between President Biden and Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Ranking member - Senator Shelly Moore-Capito (R-WV) to see if a compromise measure can be agreed to - that can enjoy bi-partisan support on Capitol Hill. Should no compromise be reached between the White House and Senate Republics on the American Jobs Plan - it is expected that Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Schumer would bring the American Jobs Plan forward through the reconciliation process.
President's Fiscal Year 20...
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