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ACTION ITEM Date of Meeting January 9, 2018 DATE: January 2, 2018 TO: Dave Soike, Interim Executive Director FROM: Pearse Edwards, Government Relations Director Eric Schinfeld, Sr. Manager, Federal & International Government Relations Ryan McFarland, Manager, Federal Government Relations SUBJECT: 2018 Federal Legislative Agenda Approval ACTION REQUESTED Request Commission approval of the Port’s 2018 federal policy priorities and for staff to engage with federal officials in support of these priorities. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Since January of this year, Port of Seattle government relations staff has worked with Commissioners, executive team members, and internal subject-matter experts to execute the 2017 maritime and aviation federal agenda approved at your January meeting. In one of the most unique years in federal government history, the Port has been able to both make progress on core, long-held priorities while simultaneously adjusting to the new realities that this Congress and Administration present. While many of the 2017 agenda items remain as part of the proposed 2018 agenda, a number of items have been reprioritized in reaction to local and national activity. Staff presented the draft 2018 federal agenda to Commission on November 28, and have incorporated suggested changes below. Staff is now requesting approval of the 2018 federal legislative agenda. PROPOSE FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Priority Agenda Items Portwide • Welcoming and Competitive Immigration & Trade Policies: a. Support permanent legal protections for immigrant children currently eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. b. Stay engaged in policy and legal decisions related to immigrants and…

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