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The State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund, part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which NACo helped develop and strongly advocated to pass, allocates $65.1 billion directly to every county across the nation. These funds provide direct, flexible aid for every county, parish and borough in America. Counties are on the front lines in delivering this aid to residents and are a driving force connecting communities and strengthening the economy. Below, find analysis and trends of county investment priorities, share how your county is supporting your residents and explore our database of county ARPA Recovery Fund investment plans.
County Countdown – May 20, 2024
Every other week, NACo’s County Countdown reviews top federal policy advocacy items with an eye towards counties and the intergovernmental partnership.
Senate Rules Committee considers elections and AI legislation ahead of 2024 General Elections
Senate Rules Committee held business meeting on May 15 to markup and consider legislation on the role of artificial intelligence in elections. The Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act would direct the Election Assistance Commission to develop voluntary guidelines on the use and risks of AI technologies for county election officials.
U.S. Senate eyes funding the Affordable Connectivity Program through broader telecommunications package
The ACP is under a short timeline to receive additional funding. After May 31, all 23 million enrolled households will cease to receive any benefit from the program. Several Senate proposals could lead to expedited passage of funding to save the program.
Legislation to restore advance refunding for tax-exempt municipal bonds introduced in U.S. House of Representatives
The Local Infrastructure Financing Tools (LIFT) Act would restore advance refunding of tax-exempt municipal bonds, a critical tool for county municipal finance.
Local Government Leaders Urge Congress to Protect Recovery Fund Flexibility
The National Association of Counties, the National League of Cities and the Government Finance Officers Association issued a statement urging Congress to oppose a Congressional Review Act joint resolution.
County Countdown – May 7, 2024
Every other week, NACo’s County Countdown reviews top federal policy advocacy items with an eye towards counties and the intergovernmental partnership.