Bureau of Reclamation Acting Commissioner David Palumbo announces the appointment of Michael Brain, as Reclamation’s deputy commissioner. In this role, Brain oversees the agency’s media relations, internal communications, and congressional relations programs to increase awareness and understanding of Reclamation’s mission priorities, policies, and programs. … Prior to joining Reclamation, Brain held a variety of positions supporting the U.S. House of Representatives, including as counsel for the Subcommittee on Water Resources and the Environment, and as a professional staffer for the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development Appropriations.