Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes

Friday, August 15, 2025 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes met to discuss federal impacts on energy policy and emergency management systems. While no major votes were taken, the committee reviewed information about potential changes to disaster response and energy regulations that could affect Seattle residents.

Key Decisions

  • One Big Beautiful Bill Act's Energy Policy Impact Not Heard
  • Federal Disaster and Emergency Management Systems Review Informational Discussion
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business. Pursuant to Council Rule VI.C.10, members of the public providing public comment in Chambers will be broadcast via Seattle Channel.
  2. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  3. Call To Order
  4. Approval of the Agenda
  5. Public Comment
  6. Items of Business
  7. 1. One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Impact on Energy Policy
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: not heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was not heard in Committee.

  8. 2. Federal Impacts on Disaster and Emergency Management Systems
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  9. Adjournment