APWA NEWS

Sustainability "In the Know"

City of Carson, CA Unveils Electric Trash Truck to Provide Residential Service

APWA Releases Public Works Salary Survey Results

Responses give insight to work-life balance and employer-sponsored benefits

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ADVOCACY NEWS

Senate Committee Votes to Approve FEMA Administrator

On June 19, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs approved the nomination of Mr. Jeffrey Byard to serve as FEMA Administrator.

Senate Committee to Consider Bipartisan PFAS Legislation

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will hold a markup on Wednesday, June 19, to consider a substitute amendment to S. 1507.

House Financial Committee Acts on NFIP Legislation

On June 12, the U.S. House of Representatives House Committee on Financial Services passed H.R. 3167, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Reauthorization Act of 2019.

Senate Committee Discusses Clarifying Water Rule

On June 12, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing to discuss revising the Clean Water Act (CWA) to clarify which waterways the legislation protects.

APWA Issues Support for Two Congressional Water Bills

APWA has recently endorsed two pieces of legislation related to water infrastructure.

DOT Announces Release of $900 Million in BUILD Grants

On April 17, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced $900 million in funds will be available through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program.