Inside Washington: County Impacts from the White House & Congress, June 12
This webinar is available on-demand. If you have issues accessing the recording, please email nacomeetings@naco.org.
Join NACo’s Government Affairs team for week three of a biweekly series on key developments from the White House and Congress. Discussions will focus on policies and actions that directly impact counties — from federal funding and regulatory changes to intergovernmental partnerships. Tune in for an inside look at how these evolving federal dynamics may shape county priorities, responsibilities and operations.
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Speakers
Eryn Hurley
Mark Ritacco
U.S. House passes reconciliation bill: What it means for counties
Counties should continue to advocate for county priorities to be included in the final budget reconciliation bill.
Analysis of FY 2026 President’s Budget
This analysis provides a comprehensive overview of proposed increases, cuts or eliminations to key federal programs in the president’s budget appendix for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 that are relevant to county governments and a summary of the budget outlining items of note for county governments.
DHS releases list identifying sanctuary jurisdictions; includes nearly 400 counties
NACo, along with the National League of Cities, and the International Municipal Lawyers Association, requested additional clarification on the methodology used to create the list, and noted concerns around the legal challenges that localities face when complying with ICE detainers. As of this time, NACo has yet to hear of a county receiving a formal notification that they were included on the list.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): What Counties Should Know
Regardless of population size, geography and available resources, counties are deeply invested in our residents’ health and well-being.
Medicaid and Counties: Understanding the Program and Why It Matters to Counties
Medicaid operates and is jointly financed as a partnership between federal, state and local governments.
House draft bill text proposes FEMA reform package with major wins for counties
This week, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Subcommittee released draft bill text for a sweeping Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reform package aimed at improving disaster response, streamlining aid and increasing local flexibility—reflecting many long-standing county priorities.
Surface Transportation Reauthorization Resource Hub
The Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill is a crucial legislative framework that empowers counties to enhance and sustain the nation’s infrastructure and transportation networks.
Webinar Series
Inside Washington: County Impacts from the White House & Congress
Building off NACo’s First 100 Days webinar series, our biweekly Inside Washington series provides timely updates and analysis on key developments from the White House and Congress. Each session focuses on policies and actions that directly impact counties — from federal funding and regulatory changes to intergovernmental partnerships. Tune in every other week to stay informed on how these evolving federal dynamics may shape county priorities, responsibilities and operations.
