All matters pertaining to the financial resources of counties, fiscal management, federal assistance, municipal borrowing, county revenues, federal budget, federal tax reform, elections and Native American issues.
Finance, Pensions & Intergovernmental Affairs Steering Committee
Policy Briefs
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Policy Brief
Unfunded Mandates and Other Regulatory Impacts on Counties
Unfunded Mandates and Other Regulatory Impacts on Counties -
Policy Brief
Support H.R. 2772 to Restore Tax-Exempt Status of Advance Refunding Bonds
Urge your Members of Congress to support passage of H.R. 2772 to restore advance refunding bonds -
Policy Brief
Support Repeal of the 40 Percent Excise Tax on Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance
Contact your members of Congress and urge them to support legislation to permanently repeal the 40 percent excise tax on employer-sponsored health insurance that was included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) passed in 2010. -
Policy Brief
Support Local Economies by Allowing the Collection of Existing Sales Taxes on Remote Sales
ACTION NEEDED Counties should work with Congress to support legislation that would allow counties to enforce their existing sales tax laws regardless of whether a purchase is made in a store, online or through a catalog retailer. -
Policy Brief
Protect County Revenues by Opposing Preferential Tax Treatment for Particular Industries
Contact your House and Senate members and urge them to oppose legislation that would grant certain industries (e.g. wireless, rental car, and online travel) preferential tax treatment and threaten the fiscal health of local governments.
Latest Resources
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Video |
Aug. 5, 2019
This week's video includes legislation that would permanently repeal the Cadillac Tax, introduction of the Restore the Partnership Act, the beginning of the August recess and more.
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Reports & Toolkits |
Aug. 2, 2019
The August recess in the federal legislative calendar provides a unique opportunity for county leaders to communicate with members of Congress, demonstrate the impact of your efforts in your communities and advocate for the federal programs that help to strengthen local programs and initiatives.
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Video |
Jul. 23, 2019
NACo Executive Director Matthew Chase testifies before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations on the important role counties play in our nation’s current federalist system
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Contact
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Associate Legislative Director – Finance, Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs(202) 942-4204