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E. Keep the City Updated on Pertinent Legislation <br />As previously mentioned, Holland & Knight monitors all legislative and regulatory activity that affects our <br />clients and acts accordingly if there is an opportunity or threat from it. In addition to using standard <br />databases, such as Bloomberg Government (BGov), Politico Pro and National Journal, we get our best <br />information through discussions with members of Congress and staff, key committee members and staff, <br />House and Senate leadership and White House and administration officials. They provide Holland & <br />Knight behind -the -scenes insights on proposals, potential issues and funding opportunities, which we <br />then use to provide real-time updates to our clients. This way, our clients know exactly what is happening <br />in D.C. as developments occur and this allows our clients to have a seat at the table and actively <br />participate in development of policy. <br />We also provide timely reports to our clients on congressional hearings, relevant legislation, federal <br />guidance and grant opportunities. Every Monday, we send along a "Week Ahead" email highlighting key <br />committee hearings, legislation and developments in Washington, D.C., that impact local governments. <br />In addition, we also send our "Eyes on Washington" report recapping significant federal developments <br />each week. <br />F. Relationship -Building With Federal Law Makers <br />Holland & Knight will continue to use our relationships with the White House, Biden Administration and <br />Congress to advance the City's initiatives and to ensure that it receives attention at the federal level for <br />its innovative work. We work closely with Rep. Correa and the entire California Congressional delegation <br />as well as with Senators Padilla and Feinstein and we will leverage these relationships to advance your <br />priorities. <br />Additionally, Holland & Knight can call upon a vast range of partners with whom we have strong working <br />relationships to collaborate with and support our efforts, either actively or behind the scenes. All the team <br />members identified in this proposal have extensive experience working with foundations, think tanks, <br />trade associations and NGOs that support the activities of executive branch agencies and multilateral <br />institutions in Washington, D.C. <br />G. Prepare Position Letters and Draft Legislative Language <br />Holland & Knight can prepare compelling fact sheets to support the City's funding, legislative and <br />regulatory requests. In addition, we can write letters to House and Senate members and administration <br />officials outlining the City's position. <br />Holland & Knight brings a strong track record in drafting legislation, amendments, committee report <br />language, appropriations provisions and congressional testimony on all issues relevant to local <br />governments' priorities. We also monitor, review, shape and advance or block critical regulations. <br />For example, we have successfully drafted and included provisions for our municipal clients in the recent <br />bipartisan infrastructure bill, surface transportation authorizations, Energy Policy Acts, Clean Water/Safe <br />Drinking Water Acts, Water Resources of Development bills and FAA Authorization bills. <br />As Congress considers legislation for the City's priorities, we can secure opportunities for the City to <br />serve as witnesses during the committee hearings on these bills and arrange roundtables and visits for <br />committee leadership and the Administration to tour the City's projects. <br />Holland & Knight Confidential Presentation for City of Santa Ana 16 <br />