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Lobbyists brief subcommittee on FEMA reforms, Tijuana River funding and other federal opportunities
Summary
Federal lobbying firms briefed the subcommittee on bipartisan FEMA reform proposals to speed disaster assistance, renewed funding and coordination for Tijuana River water quality work, a National Railroad Partnership NOFO that may support trenching projects, and nascent federal proposals on e‑bike safety and CDBG housing options.
Contract federal lobbyists and county delegation staff updated the legislative subcommittee on several federal proposals and funding opportunities that could affect Carlsbad’s infrastructure and environmental work.
David Wetmore and Laura Morgan Kessler of Carpe and Clay described a bipartisan FEMA overhaul bill that aims to speed public assistance reimbursements to local governments by creating shot clocks for grants, a universal application form, and a public dashboard to track claims and reimbursements. Lobbyists said the bill passed out of committee with bipartisan support and…
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