MO 2022-006 Adopt 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platforms - Copy

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City of San Leandro 2022 Federal Legislative Platform and Policy Guidelines Scheduled for City Council Consideration: January 10, 2022 The City of San Leandro’s federal legislative agenda for 2022 is designed to reflect the adopted priorities and policy direction of the Mayor and City Council with direct input from the City Administration. This strategic agenda also includes advocating for legislation, regulations, and funding that is consistent with the City’s adopted priorities. Adoption of this document is designed to provide standing authority for the Mayor and members of the City Council, City staff, or the City’s legislative advocates to take action on pending legislative matters on behalf of the City of San Leandro when time or other constraints preclude bringing such matters before the City Council in advance. Such actions could include issuing letters, attending or scheduling meetings, or otherwise advocating for actions that are consistent with the policy language contained herein. This document is also designed to provide the public and the City’s advocates a better understanding of the Mayor and City Council’s policy preferences regarding a variety of legislative and intergovernmental issues that might arise during the course of the year at the federal level. Summary of Federal Policy Issues for Advocacy or Monitoring: Affordable Care Act: Support efforts to expand health insurance coverage to the public and retain or build upon key provisions within the Affordable Care Act Act that provide insurance coverage for at-risk populations. Support funding for Community Health Centers. Broadband Infrastructure. Support federal programs that help facilitate the expansion of public and private access to broadband and the protection of public wi-fi system integrity, and the inclusion of broadband in the definition of infrastructure. Support efforts to protect local land use authority over related infrastructure. Support efforts to restore network neutrality protections and provide a level playing field among market competitors. Oppose federal actions that would limit consumer protections or otherwise limit local control. Cannabis Regulation. Support modifying the Schedule I status of cannabis at the federal level, including efforts that would facilitate additional scientific research and study. Support efforts to protect public safety and facilitate effective regulation, including access to the banking system. Oppose federal actions that interfere with states’ rights to oversee a regulated market or restrict local control. Carbon Fee and Dividend. Support the exploration of innovative ways of addressing carbon emissions at the federal level, including proposals for a national carbon fee & dividend. Such a program would assess a fee at the sources of fossil fuel extraction or other activities that generate carbon emissions. Program revenues could then be returned to American households in the form of a dividend, or otherwise used to bolster environmental protection efforts. Climate Emergency, Climate Change Mitigation, and Adaptation. Support federal action to address the climate emergency and adapt to immediate impacts such as wildfire smoke & heat waves, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Oppose efforts to weaken federal environmental regulations. Support sustainability programs and infrastructure that reduce energy usage, climate vulnerability and risk, and emissions. Support climate programs that prioritize public health,