National Policy Update: Bipartisan Infrastructure Package & Build Back Better
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WebinarOn November 5, the U.S. House passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) (H.R. 3684). The passage of the bill represents a major victory for America’s counties, which will help rebuild our nation’s infrastructure and economy by investing in locally owned infrastructure and preserving local decision-making.National Policy Update: Bipartisan Infrastructure Package & Build Back Better
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National Policy Update: Bipartisan Infrastructure Package & Build Back Better
On November 5, the U.S. House passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) (H.R. 3684). The passage of the bill represents a major victory for America’s counties, which will help rebuild our nation’s infrastructure and economy by investing in locally owned infrastructure and preserving local decision-making. Along with the passage of the IIJA, the U.S. House also passed a procedural step, which will speed up the process for a vote on the reconciliation bill, also referred to as Build Back Better (BBB). Join NACo for an update on both IIJA and BBB, including key provisions of importance to counties.
On November 5, the U.S. House passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) (H.R. 3684).2021-11-09Webinar2023-04-12
On November 5, the U.S. House passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) (H.R. 3684). The passage of the bill represents a major victory for America’s counties, which will help rebuild our nation’s infrastructure and economy by investing in locally owned infrastructure and preserving local decision-making. Along with the passage of the IIJA, the U.S. House also passed a procedural step, which will speed up the process for a vote on the reconciliation bill, also referred to as Build Back Better (BBB). Join NACo for an update on both IIJA and BBB, including key provisions of importance to counties.
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NACo Briefing for Newly Elected Congressional Staff on Counties & the Federal Grant Process
Jun. 8, 2023 , 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmOver the past two years, new federal laws have led to a significant increase in funding becoming available directly to counties. As a result, it is crucial for communities to understand how to navigate these opportunities and maximize these funding streams. -
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NACo National Membership Call: Update on the Debt Ceiling Deal & County Impact
Jun. 5, 2023 , 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmJoin us for a national membership call overviewing the provisions in the bipartisan debt ceiling deal of relevance to counties. -
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Legislative Analysis for Counties: The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
The bipartisan debt ceiling deal brings certainty to counties and includes provisions relevant to local leaders, such as spending cuts, permitting reform, work requirements for federal public assistance programs, and reinstating federal student loan payments. -
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Counties & the national debt: What defaulting on the national debt could mean for counties
At some point soon the United States government could default on the national debt. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has stated that if the federal debt ceiling is not raised by June 5, the federal government could miss or delay payments on their obligations resulting in a technical default. -
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Earmarks 101: What You Need to Know to Get Started
May. 23, 2023 , 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmCongress reinstituted Congressionally Directed Spending (often referred to as earmarks) in early 2021. Since then, hundreds of county governments have secured hundreds of millions in funding during the last three funding cycles. -
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Now accepting policy resolutions and platform changes for the 2023 NACo Annual Conference
In preparation for the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2023 Annual Conference & Exposition, NACo members are invited to submit policy resolutions and platform changes to be considered during the conference.
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Reports & Toolkits
American Rescue Plan Resource Hub
In March of 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 authorized the $350 billion State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund (Recovery Fund), which provided $65.1 billion in direct, flexible aid to every county in America.Reports & Toolkitsdocument03092:00 pmReports & Toolkits<p>In March of 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 authorized the $350 billion State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund (Recovery Fund), which provided $65.1 billion in direct, flexible aid to
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Finance, Pensions & Intergovernmental Affairs Steering Committee
All matters pertaining to the financial resources of counties, fiscal management, federal assistance, municipal borrowing, county revenues, federal budget, federal tax reform, elections and Native American issues. Policy Platform & Resolutions 2022-2023 2022 NACo Legislative Prioritiespagepagepage<p>All matters pertaining to the financial resources of counties, fiscal management, federal assistance, municipal borrowing, county revenues, federal budget, federal tax reform, elections and Native American issues.</p>
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Legislative Director – Transportation | Rural Action Caucus(202) 942-4264
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