On May 21, NSPS government affairs representatives John "JB" Byrd and
John Palatiello attended political fundraising events for powerful members of
key House Committees with direct oversight and jurisdiction over professional
surveyors. NSPS supported Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV), Ranking Member of the
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He discussed plans to
move the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this summer, and a Railroad
bill in the fall. As long ago as the late 1970s, Rahall fought for surveyors,
leading the effort to reinstate the land surveyor as a "lead
professional" authorized to certify plans and cross sections under the
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act. NSPS PAC has also provided support
for Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), Chairman of the House Small Business Committee and
a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Byrd
and Palatiello discussed with Graves legislation affecting small business,
including the "design-build" process that is costly and often
non-competitive for small businesses subcontractors, particularly surveyors.
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