The executive officers of IFPTE commented on provisions in the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, which was passed by the Senate and the House with overwhelming bipartisan support.
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The House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted on Monday to pass H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024, legislation that includes IFPTE-backed language to bring oversight to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ ability to unilaterally and recklessly implement remote operation at navigational locks and dams and hydroelectric facilities.
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The United States Army notified IFPTE on February 7th of their intention to eliminate nearly 2,500 federal employee positions and cut their budget by 1.2%. In doing the so, the Army also stipulated that moving forward they intend to invest more resources towards Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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During this week’s IFPTE Legislative Conference, Local 86 President Debra O’Leary brought key issues to the attention of members of California’s Congressional delegation.
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IFPTE Local 98, representing Army Corps of Engineers employees in the New York District and North Atlantic Division Office, held their first membership meeting of 2024 this week.
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After 33 years of service to the United States Army Corps of Engineers, IFPTE Local 561 president, Regina Parker, is set to retire on January 12th.
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Mike Arendt, IFPTE Local 561 Steward/Federal Caucus Legislative Committee Chair, visited Capitol Hill following his visit with lawmakers earlier this month.
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IFPTE Local 561 Steward and IFPTE Federal Caucus Legislative Chair, Mike Arendt, joined IFPTE Legislative Director, Faraz Khan, on Capitol Hill this week to meet with lawmakers and staff regarding the reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA).
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