2018-11-27 RM 9d

BREFING ITEM Date of Meeting November 27, 2018 DATE: November 6, 2018 TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director FROM: Ryan McFarland, Federal Government Relations Manager Eric Schinfeld, Sr. Manager, Federal & International Government Relations SUBJECT: Draft Federal Legislative Agenda for 2019 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 Port’s Commission-approved 2018 maritime and aviation federal policy priorities. Despite a significant number of headwinds on Congressional and Administration action, the Port has been able to both make substantial and tangible progress on core, long-held priorities while simultaneously responding to new issues and opportunities as they arise. While many of the 2018 agenda items remain as part of the proposed 2019 agenda, a number of items have been reprioritized in reaction to local and national activity. Following this presentation and engagement with the Commission, staff will return to request approval of the 2019 federal legislative agenda early next year. DRAFT FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Priority Agenda Items Portwide  Welcoming and Competitive Immigration & Trade Policies: a. Be a leading voice on immigration policies that ensure the Port, its partners and its customers have the workforce to succeed in the global economy, and that immigrants and refugees are fully welcomed into the opportunities that our region’s economy provides. b. Advocate for productive engagement and negotiations that ensure a fair and level playing field for mutually beneficial trade; ensure that enforcement actions such as…

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