2022 NACo Legislative Conference
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ConferenceThe 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.2022 NACo Legislative ConferenceFebruary 12, 2022February 12, 2022, 8:00 am to February 16, 2022, 8:00 pm
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2022 NACo Legislative Conference
The National Association of Counties (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. This year, attendees engaged in second-to-none policy and educational sessions, interacted with federal officials and participated in congressional briefings and meetings.
Conference Schedule & Session Recordings
Click below to access the full conference schedule, including session descriptions and speakers, as well as recordings from general sessions, select workshops and more.
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ADVOCATE FOR COUNTY FEDERAL POLICY PRIORITIES
America’s 3,069 county governments provide essential building blocks for healthy, safe and vibrant communities. Counties invest nearly $600 billion each year in taxpayer resources, through the leadership of nearly 40,000 county elected officials and 3.6 million county employees. Counties support and maintain key public and community infrastructure, help nurture and sustain a skilled workforce to support dynamic local economies, and promote public health and safety to protect our citizens.
NACo supports federal policies and programs that equip county governments with the resources and flexibility needed to effectively serve our residents. NACo works to preserve local decision making and protect counties from unfunded mandates and preemption of local authority. Since counties implement many federal programs at the local level and must enforce many federal regulations, NACo encourages meaningful intergovernmental consultation with counties throughout all federal policy, program and regulatory development processes.
- 2022 Policy Priorities
- Adopted Interim Policy Resolutions
Questions
We are happy to help. Email nacomeetings@naco.org.
Contact Information
Media Inquiries
pguequierre@naco.org
(202) 942-4271
Conference
nacomeetings@naco.org
(202) 942-4292
Registration
nacomeetings@naco.org
(202) 942-4292
Housing
naco@conferencedirect.com
(888) 751-5182
NACo Affiliates & Affiliated Organizations
ahurley@naco.org
(202) 350-2296
Sponsors
zshipley@naco.org
(202) 942-4249
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.2022-02-12Conference2022-02-28
The National Association of Counties (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. This year, attendees engaged in second-to-none policy and educational sessions, interacted with federal officials and participated in congressional briefings and meetings. |
ADVOCATE FOR COUNTY FEDERAL POLICY PRIORITIESAmerica’s 3,069 county governments provide essential building blocks for healthy, safe and vibrant communities. Counties invest nearly $600 billion each year in taxpayer resources, through the leadership of nearly 40,000 county elected officials and 3.6 million county employees. Counties support and maintain key public and community infrastructure, help nurture and sustain a skilled workforce to support dynamic local economies, and promote public health and safety to protect our citizens. NACo supports federal policies and programs that equip county governments with the resources and flexibility needed to effectively serve our residents. NACo works to preserve local decision making and protect counties from unfunded mandates and preemption of local authority. Since counties implement many federal programs at the local level and must enforce many federal regulations, NACo encourages meaningful intergovernmental consultation with counties throughout all federal policy, program and regulatory development processes. |
Questions
We are happy to help. Email nacomeetings@naco.org.
Contact Information
Media Inquiries |
(202) 942-4271 |
Conference |
(202) 942-4292 |
Registration |
(202) 942-4292 |
Housing |
(888) 751-5182 |
NACo Affiliates & Affiliated Organizations |
(202) 350-2296 |
Sponsors |
(202) 942-4249 |


















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Speaker of the U.S. House of RepresentativesNancy Pelosi is the 52nd Speaker of the House of Representatives, having made history in 2007 when she was elected the first woman to serve a
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U.S. Secretary of TransportationPete Buttigieg currently serves as the 19th Secretary of Transportation, having been sworn in on February 3, 2021.
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U.S. Secretary of AgricultureSecretary Vilsack was confirmed as the 32nd United States Secretary of Agriculture on Feb. 23, 2021 by the U.S. Senate.
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U.S. Senator (D-N.M.)
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U.S. Senate (R-La.)
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Senior Advisor to the President and Infrastructure Implementation CoordinatorMitch Landrieu served as the 61st Mayor of New Orleans (2010–2018) When he took office, the city was still recovering from Hurricane Katrina
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Senior Advisor to the President and White House American Rescue Plan CoordinatorGene Sperling is an economist, author and former director of the National Economic Council.
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U.S. Representative (R-Wyo.)
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Member, U.S. House of Representatives (D-Mass. 2nd District)First elected to Congress in 1996 on behalf of the Second District of Massachusetts, Representative McGovern is currently Chairman of the Ho
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Member, U.S. House of Representatives (R-Ind. 2nd District)Rep. Walorski serves as a Member of Congress on behalf of Indiana's Second District.
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Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation
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Deputy Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyJanet McCabe was sworn in as the 16th Deputy Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency on April 29, 2021.
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Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsThe Honorable Donald M. Remy was nominated by President Biden to serve as the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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Deputy Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, US Department of Transportation
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Commissioner, U.S. Election Assistance Commission
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United States Deputy Secretary of the InteriorTommy Beaudreau returned to the Department of the Interior in 2021 after serving as the first director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Manageme
7:00 am to 8:30 am
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First-Time Attendee Orientation
By invitation only
8:00 am to 9:00 am
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Policy Coordinating Meeting #1
9:00 am to 11:30 am
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Human Services and Education Policy Steering Committee - Subcommittees Meeting
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Agriculture and Rural Affairs Policy Steering Committee - Subcommittees Meeting
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Public Lands Policy Steering Committee - Subcommittees Meeting
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Finance, Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs (FPIGA) Policy Steering Committee - Subcommittees Meeting
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Health Policy Steering Committee - Subcommittees Meeting
12:30 pm to 5:00 pm
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Community, Economic and Workforce Development (CEWD) Policy Steering Committee - Business Meeting
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Environment, Energy and Land Use (EELU) Policy Steering Committee - Business Meeting
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Justice & Public Safety Policy Steering Committee Meeting - Business Meeting
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Transportation Policy Steering Committee - Business Meeting
1:15 pm to 4:00 pm
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Health Policy Steering Committee - Business Meeting
1:30 pm to 4:15 pm
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Telecommunications and Technology Policy Steering Committee - Business Meeting
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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Finance, Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs (FPIGA) Policy Steering Committee - Business Meeting
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Public Lands Policy Steering Committee - Business Meeting
2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
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Human Services and Education Policy Steering Committee - Business Meeting
5:00 pm to 5:45 pm
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Policy Coordinating Meeting #2
8:00 am to 9:30 am
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Healthy Counties Business Meeting
8:00 am to 10:00 am
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Gulf States Counties and Parishes Caucus Meeting
9:00 am to 10:00 am
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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Office Hours with Witt O’Brien’s
9:00 am to 10:30 am
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Resorts, Tourism and Gateway Counties Working Group: Resort Workforce Housing Crisis: What’s Happening and the Results
9:30 am to 10:45 am
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GIS Subcommittee Meeting
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC) Meeting
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Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Meeting
11:00 am to 1:30 pm
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IT Standing Committee Meeting
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Membership Standing Committee Meeting
12:00 pm to 1:45 pm
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Defined Contribution Retirement (DCR) Advisory Committee Meeting
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Office Hours with Tidal Basin
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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National Association of County Intergovernmental Relations Officials (NACIRO) Business Meeting
1:00 pm to 3:15 pm
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Western Interstate Region (WIR) Board of Directors Meeting
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Veterans and Military Services Committee Meeting
1:15 pm to 3:15 pm
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Immigration Reform Task Force (IRTF) Meeting
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
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International Economic Development (IED) Task Force Meeting
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Programs and Services Committee Meeting
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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Estate Planning Workshop
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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The Power of the Arts: Arts as an Economic Driver
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Office Hours with KPMG
3:15 pm to 4:45 pm
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NACo Board of Directors Forum
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
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Next Generation Network / CLI / HPLA & CLA Alumni Reception
6:15 pm to 8:30 pm
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NACo LUCC/RAC Reception (By invitation only)
By invitation only
7:30 am to 8:30 am
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Central Region Caucus Meeting
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Northeast Region Caucus Meeting
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South Region Caucus Meeting
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West Region Caucus Meeting
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Meet and Greet with Federal Agency Representatives
9:00 am to 10:30 am
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General Session
10:45 am to 11:45 am
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Accessing Federal Resources for Wildfire and Flood Mitigation
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Federal Policy Landscape: Government Affairs Teams Lightening Round Update
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Primer for County Leaders: Implementation of Treasury's Final Rule for the Fiscal Recovery Fund
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Strengthening Anti-Hunger Resources through the 2023 Farm Bill
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Watching WOTUS: How a Change in Definition Impacts Counties
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Credentials Committee Meeting
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Grab-n-Go Lunch
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
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Implementing Local Infrastructure Investments through the Intergovernmental Partnership
1:45 pm to 3:00 pm
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County-Based Strategies to Advance Housing Access and Affordability
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Leveraging Federal Funding to Strengthen Mental Health in Schools
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Someone to Call: Reimagining the County Crisis Response System through 988 Implementation
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Working With the Media: Strategies to Effectively Tell Your County’s Story
1:45 pm to 4:30 pm
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NACo Board of Directors Meeting
3:15 pm to 4:30 pm
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Getting The Cash Out Of Cannabis: Understanding The Impacts of Proposed Cannabis Banking Legislation
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How to Maximize American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for Cyber and Technology Modernization
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Trends in State Election Laws and Impact on Local Election Administration
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What’s Next for NEPA: Proposed Reforms from the Biden Administration
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Workforce Development in a Post-COVID World: A Local Approach
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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NACo Board of Directors Reception (By invitation only)
By invitation only
8:00 am to 9:15 am
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Demonstrating your County is Better Off: Leveraging ARPA Funds for Data and Evidence
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How has COVID-19 Changed County Community & Economic Development Planning?
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Navigating Federal Resources to Improve Rural COVID-19 Response Efforts
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The Latest Funding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment and Infrastructure
9:30 am to 11:45 am
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General Session
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Capitol Hill & Federal Agency Visits
Free time for members to schedule visits with federal agencies or representatives
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
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Virtual Briefing for Capitol Hill Staff
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
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Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Farm Bill Advocacy Session
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
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Women of NACo (WON) Leadership Network Reception
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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NACo President's Reception
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Capitol Hill & Federal Agency Visits
Free time for members to schedule visits with federal agencies or representatives
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2:00 pm to 3:15 pm EST
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Understanding Roberts Rules of Order [WEBINAR]
8:00 am to 11:30 am EST
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IT Advisory Council Meeting
1:00 pm to 8:00 pm EST
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CIO Forum
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm EST
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NACo Ambassador's Meeting
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Workshop
Federal Policy Landscape: Government Affairs Teams Lightening Round Update
Join the NACo government affairs team for a rapid-fire discussion on the top federal policy issues facing counties, including strengthening the intergovernmental relationship, transportation and infrastructure, broadband and 5G development, public lands management and payments, health and justice, disaster and resiliency, community and workforce -
Workshop
2022 Rural Action Caucus Meeting
The Rural Action Caucus convened during the 2022 NACo Legislative Conference to discuss issues important to rural America and to hear from guest speakers, including senior federal officials from the U.S Department of Transportation and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.
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