Consumer Protection in 2023: A Look Ahead

  • 12/5/2022 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Consumer Protection in 2023: A Look Ahead

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December 5, 3:00 p.m. ET

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Unpacking the White House Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights

  • 12/5/2022 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Author: Tina Dykstra
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Unpacking the White House Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights

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Unpacking the White House Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights

  • 12/5/2022 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Unpacking the White House Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights

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Grant Due: FY 2022 Research, Development, and Demonstration Funding Opportunity

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Grant Due: FY 2022 Research, Development, and Demonstration Funding Opportunity

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of the program is to provide funding to advance cybersecurity tools and technologies specifically designed to reduce cyber risks to energy delivery infrastructure. The program will support multi-year research, development, and demonstration of tools and technologies to reduce cyber risks to energy delivery infrastructure. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? States, local governments, tribal governments, education institutions, nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, federally funded research and development centers and national laboratories, and individuals

WHEN'S IT DUE? December 5, 2022

Overview

The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) serves as the primary vehicle through which Congress authorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects and establishes policy frameworks for water resource development nationwide. Enacted on a biennial schedule, WRDAs provide congressional authorization for USACE to conduct feasibility studies, construct flood risk reduction projects, improve navigation infrastructure, restore aquatic ecosystems, and assist with environmental infrastructure development.
Since the enactment of WRDA 1986, Congress has used these omnibus authorization bills to both create new USACE authorities and refine existing programs based on evolving national priorities and lessons learned from program implementation. Recent WRDAs have addressed critical issues including drought resilience, water supply development, infrastructure modernization, and support for economically disadvantaged communities.
The most recent legislation, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA 2024, P.L. 118-272), continued Congress's bipartisan commitment to strengthening America's water infrastructure by authorizing new construction projects, modifying existing authorities, and establishing updated policy guidance for USACE operations. WRDA 2024 also authorized five new regional environmental infrastructure programs, each incorporating flexible delivery mechanisms that allow federal assistance to be provided through grants or reimbursements to nonfederal sponsors.
Authorization through WRDA is typically a prerequisite for USACE activities to receive federal appropriations through the annual Energy and Water Development appropriations process. This two-step framework—authorization followed by appropriation—ensures congressional oversight of both program scope and funding levels.
Section 219 of WRDA 1992, as amended, represents one of USACE's most geographically expansive environmental infrastructure assistance authorities. Originally enacted to authorize design assistance for 18 specific projects, Section 219 has been amended by subsequent Congresses to authorize both design and construction assistance for water-related environmental infrastructure in hundreds of municipalities, counties, and states across the nation.
The Congressional Research Service has identified over 600 environmental infrastructure assistance authorities with cumulative authorizations of appropriations totaling approximately $18.1 billion. Section 219 authorities constitute the majority of these geographically specific project authorizations, covering at least 46 states, the District of Columbia, and four U.S. territories.
Section 219 projects address critical community needs including wastewater treatment facilities, water supply and distribution systems, stormwater management infrastructure, surface water protection, and environmental restoration. These projects support public health, environmental quality, and economic development in communities that have secured congressional authorization for USACE assistance.
Congress has continued to expand Section 219 in recent legislation. WRDA 2022 added 132 new Section 219 authorities and amended 24 existing authorities. WRDA 2024 authorized an additional 193 new Section 219 authorities and amended 53 existing authorities, providing a combined $5.4 billion increase in authorization of appropriations. WRDA 2024 also established a seven-year pilot program to increase the federal cost share from 75 percent to 90 percent for Section 219 projects benefiting economically disadvantaged communities.
Unlike traditional USACE water resource projects, Section 219 assistance does not require completion of the agency's standard feasibility study process. However, projects receiving Section 219 assistance must comply with applicable federal environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act.
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Permitting and Rights of Way Strategies for NTIA BEAD

Permitting and Rights of Way Strategies for NTIA BEAD

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FCC Monthly Open Meeting

FCC Monthly Open Meeting

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Grant Due: FY 2023 Fertilizer Product Expansion Program (FPEP)

FY 2023 Fertilizer Product Expansion Program (FPEP)

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to increase or otherwise expand the manufacturing and processing of fertilizer, nutrient alternatives, and other nutrient management products and technologies and their availability in the United States. Click here for more information. 

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Local and and state governments, Native American tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations and for-profit organizations, corporations, certified benefit corporations, and producer-owned cooperatives and corporations. 

WHEN'S IT DUE? November 14, 2022 and December 29, 2022

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Grant Due: FY 2023 Legal Services for Homeless Veterans and Veterans At-Risk for Homelessness Grant Program

Grant Due: FY 2023 Legal Services for Homeless Veterans and Veterans At-Risk for Homelessness Grant Program

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to provide legal services to eligible veterans who are homeless or at risk for homelessness. Click here for more information. 

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Local and state governments, Native American tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations, and faith-based organizations. 

WHEN'S IT DUE? December 30, 2022

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Grant Due: FY 2023 Solid Waste Management Grant

Grant Due: FY 2023 Solid Waste Management Grant

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program reduces or eliminates pollution of water resources by providing funding for organizations that provide technical assistance or training to improve the planning and management of solid waste sites. Projects must be in rural areas and towns with a population of 10,000 or less. Click here for more information. 

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Local and state governments, Native American tribal governments, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

WHEN'S IT DUE? December 31, 2022

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Grant Due: FY 2023 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Energy Audit (EA) and Renewable Energy Development Assistance (REDA) Grants

Grant Due: FY 2023 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Energy Audit (EA) and Renewable Energy Development Assistance (REDA) Grants

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to strengthen American energy independence by increasing the private sector supply of renewable energy and decreasing the demand for energy through energy-efficiency improvements. Funding will support eligible organizations to establish programs to assist rural small businesses and agricultural producers by conducting and promoting energy audits (EAs) and providing renewable energy development assistance (REDA), including renewable energy technical assistance and renewable energy site assessments. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? States, local governments, federally recognized Indian tribes, land-grant colleges as well as other universities institutions of higher education, rural electric cooperatives, public power utilities, and resource conservation and development councils

WHEN'S IT DUE? January 1, 2023

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Grant Due: FY 2023 Children's Safety Network

Grant Due: FY 2023 Children's Safety Network 

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to increase the capacity of Title V agencies to adopt and implement evidence-based child and adolescent safety programs, practices, and policies, with a specific focus on injury and violence prevention-related Title V performance and outcome measures, such as injury hospitalizations, bullying, safe sleep, and suicide, as well as leading causes of injury-related deaths among children and adolescents (e.g., motor vehicle crashes, firearms, and poisonings).  Click here for more information. 

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State and local governments, special districts, Native American tribal governments, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, independent school districts, and small businesses.

WHEN'S IT DUE? January 4, 2023

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TFG Presents 2025 Congressional Calendar

The Ferguson Group (TFG) compiled a 2025 Congressional Calendar with session and recess dates for the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate 119th congressional session. 

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