Advocacy - Government Relations
Washington SummitThe WASDA Washington Summit is an annual "fly-in" where waterworks profesisonals can connect with government officers, Representatives, Senators, and key officials on U.S. Capitol Hill. WASDA Members recently attended the 3rd Summit in Washington, DC. Zack Perconti, WASDA Director of Government Affairs, equipped attendees for their appointments through a full-day briefing. Click here for a copy of Zack's presentation.
What is WASDA? Each year, our Summit attendees tell the industry's story and educate USGOs on the waterworks industry. This year, WASDA Members identified three critical issues that informed conversations on The Hill. All WASDA members can review the corresponding FACT SHEETS for continued conversations with not only USGOs but also with local officials in their communities and municipalities.
See what you missed at the WASDA Washington Summit 2025 and why you must join us in Spring 2026.
Ask ZackZack Perconti, WASDA’s Director of Government Affairs, is our eyes and ears on U.S. Capitol Hill. Do you have a question regarding what is happening in Washington, D.C. and how you can be an advocate for our industry? Contact Zack at [email protected] or at (703) 677-6049.
WASDA at WorkDid you know that WASDA takes frequent "action" on behalf of our industry? It's done through the signing of letters regarding critical legislation that are addressed to U.S. Congressional Offices, Representatives, and Senators. Note the below list of the recent communications. Check back for updates. 5.20.2025: Main Street Letter for Trades Support 5.13.2025: Main Street Letter for Ways & Means Reconciliation Bill 4.11.2025: Coalition Letter for the SRFs to Appropriations Subcommittees 4.11.2025: Trades Letter - Opposing Individual Rate Increase Proposal 3.26.2025: Trades Letter - CTA Regulations 1.22.2025 - FBC-Coalition Letter - Death Tax Repeat Act 2023 - House 1.22.2025: 199A Trades Letter Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2025 7.25.2024: CTA Delay NDAA Amendments Joint Trades Letter 6.14.2024: Business Community CRA Support Letter 6.17.2024: Clean Water & Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRF)
Resources at Your FingertipsFor real-time updates on Industry News, U.S. Legislative Policy, and fellow Associations, visit one or more of the below sites. Legislation
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