Inside Washington: County Impacts from the White House & Congress, September 18
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Join NACo’s Government Affairs team for week eight 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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Speaker
Mark Ritacco
Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act: A County-Level Analysis
On July 24, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee Chair Sam Graves (R-Mo.) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) released the bipartisan Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act (H.R.4669), to dramatically overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This analysis outlines the bill’s key provisions and is designed to help county leaders understand the proposed reforms amid a shifting federal disaster framework.
NACo sends letter to USDOT urging support for county priorities in surface transportation reauthorization
On July 21, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) published a Request for Information to gather recommendations from stakeholders across transportation sectors as the agency works to develop its priorities for the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization bill.
Farm Bill Reauthorization Resource Hub
Explore NACo resources, stay up-to-date on the state of play and advocate for key county priorities in the Farm Bill.
2026 Appropriations Tracker
The annual appropriations process begins each year with the president submitting a budget request to Congress, outlining the administration's priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. The NACo 2026 Appropriations Tracker provides counties with a comprehensive overview of the federal appropriations process, tracking the progress of key spending bills and offering insights on how these will impact county funding and services.
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.
