Rural Action Caucus

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Rural Action Caucus

NACo's Rural Action Caucus (RAC) is a key component of NACo. RAC is the voice for America's rural counties before Congress and the Administration. Nearly two-thirds of the nation's 3,069 counties are designated as rural, with a combined population of 60 million.

County elected officials from these rural areas are dedicated to solving many critical issues impacting rural life and development. These include infrastructure development, broadband deployment, development of new rural clinics and hospitals, road and bridge construction and maintenance, business development opportunities and many more county responsibilities.

Since 1997, NACo's Rural Action Caucus has addressed critical federal, state and local issues

NACo's Rural Action Caucus (RAC) is a key component of NACo. RAC is the voice for America's rural counties before Congress and the Administration. Nearly two-thirds of the nation's 3,069 counties are designated as rural, with a combined population of 60 million.

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2022-05-18

Register today for the Rural Action Caucus Symposium – held in conjuction with the 2022 WIR Conference in Anchorage Alaska May 18-20 – and join county leaders from across rural America to focus on opportunities and challenges associated with rural communities.

NACo's Rural Action Caucus (RAC) is a key component of NACo. RAC is the voice for America's rural counties before Congress and the Administration. Nearly two-thirds of the nation's 3,069 counties are designated as rural, with a combined population of 60 million.

County elected officials from these rural areas are dedicated to solving many critical issues impacting rural life and development. These include infrastructure development, broadband deployment, development of new rural clinics and hospitals, road and bridge construction and maintenance, business development opportunities and many more county responsibilities.

Since 1997, NACo's Rural Action Caucus has addressed critical federal, state and local issues

Agriculture

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USDA announces program for rural communities to navigate federal resources

On April 20, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the Rural Partners Network (RPN), which will aim to pair federal agencies with rural communities to provide targeted assistance in navigating federal programs.
Agriculture

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EPA accepting nominations for the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee

On March 30, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a request for nominations to its Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee (FRRCC).
Environment, Energy & Land Use

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issues proposed rule on defining 'Waters of the U.S.'

On November 18, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) announced a proposed rule to re-establish the pre-2015 definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS).
Environment, Energy & Land Use

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NOAA seeks input on the administration’s goal to conserve 30 percent of lands and waters by 2030

On October 29, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced it is accepting public comments on how the agency can help achieve the goals and recommendations in a report titled Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful 2021.
Rural Affairs

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$4 billion program critical to rural America at risk of being cut from final reconciliation package

The Rural Partnership Program (RPP), first proposed at $5 billion in President Biden’s American Jobs Plan (AJP), aims to enhance rural communities’ access to federal community and economic development funding by providing flexible grants and technical assistance to a range of entities, including county governments.

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Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Farm Bill Advocacy Session

Workshop | Feb. 15, 2022

The Rural Action Caucus Farm Bill advocacy session took place during the 2022 NACo Legsialtive Conference.
Strengthening Anti-Hunger Resources through the 2023 Farm Bill

Workshop | Feb. 14, 2022

With work on the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization beginning in earnest, Congress and the administration will be negotiating changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to millions of low-income county residents and is county-administered in ten st
Counties join U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for conversation on rural America and electric vehicles

Video | Feb. 3, 2022

Stearns County, Minn. Commissioner Tarryl Clark joins U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg for a conversation on rural American and electric vehicle infrastructure.

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Legislative Director – Transportation | Rural Action Caucus

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USDA announces program for rural communities to navigate federal resources

EPA accepting nominations for the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issues proposed rule on defining 'Waters of the U.S.'

NOAA seeks input on the administration’s goal to conserve 30 percent of lands and waters by 2030

$4 billion program critical to rural America at risk of being cut from final reconciliation package

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Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Farm Bill Advocacy Session

Strengthening Anti-Hunger Resources through the 2023 Farm Bill

Counties join U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for conversation on rural America and electric vehicles

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