What to Know Before You Go to NACo’s Legislative Conference
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If this is your first time attending NACo’s Legislative Conference, this webinar is for you! Join NACo’s Membership Chair and staff to learn ways to maximize your experience at the NACo Legislative Conference. This conference is the premier opportunity for county leaders to exchange cutting-edge practices, engage with members of Congress, and collaborate on policy solutions. You’ll leave this brief webinar prepared to navigate the conference schedule and participate in sessions, including policy meetings, a federal agency expo, and summits on pressing topics.
Speaker: Renee Couch, Membership Chair
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Conference
2026 NACo Legislative Conference
The NACo Legislative Conference brings together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that impact counties and our residents.
Senate passes bill to fund the government through December 11 and delay OMB Rule
The U.S. Senate passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to extend government funding through December 11 and delay the OMB proposed rule on Unform Guidance that governs how every federal grant can be administered.
Senate Funding Bill Delivers a Win for Counties, Delaying OMB's Uniform Guidance Proposed Rule
The Senate Appropriations Committee releases CR language to fund the government until December 11 and delay the OMB proposed rule on Uniform Guidance that governs how every federal grant can be administered, a major win for counties.
Streamlining Federal Grants Act: Improving Federal Grants Access for Counties
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House advances SAVE America Act — counties urged to contact Senators now
NACo urges counties to reach out to Senators opposing immediate and unfunded changes to election administration in the SAVE America Act (H.R. 7296/S. 1383), which the House passed as part the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 8800).
NACo President Dunlap challenges counties to improve lives of children
Upon being elected NACo president, Mecklenburg County, N.C. Commissioner George Dunlap called on counties to pass resolutions to review their investments in young people and take at least one concrete action to improve their lives.
Dunlap Takes Office as National Association of Counties President
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Commissioner George Dunlap was sworn in as president of NACo on July 20 at the conclusion of NACo’s 91st Annual Conference in Orleans Parish/New Orleans, La.