Prepare your advocacy efforts ahead of the 2024 NACo Legislative Conference
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Eryn Hurley
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The 2024 NACo Legislative Conference will bring together elected and appointed county officials from across the country to focus on federal policy issues that impact counties and our residents. Attendees have the opportunity to engage in second-to-none policy sessions, meet the members of the 118th Congress and interact with federal agency officials.
Make the most of your advocacy efforts during the conference. Below, find key resources and explore the many policy advocacy opportunities for county leaders at this year's conference.
Federal Policy Summits
Monday, Feb. 12 | 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST
NACo will host three federal policy summits on Monday, February 12 on artificial intelligence, elections and resiliency.
Capitol Hill Day of Action
Tuesday, Feb. 13 | SCHEDULE YOUR MEETINGS TODAY!
During the final day of the conference, we invite NACo members to participate in the Capitol Hill Day of Action, a unique opportunity for county leaders to directly engage with federal lawmakers and educate them on the vital role counties play in crafting and implementing public policy.
We encourage county officials to schedule meetings with your congressional representatives to advocate for key county priorities in the 118th Congress. Meeting with your members of Congress will ensure our federal partners have a better understanding of federal legislation and programs that directly impact counties.
Please use the links below to find your members of Congress.
Find Your Representative Find Your Senators
Federal Agency Expo
Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EST
On Tuesday, February 13, we invite NACo members to participate in the Federal Agency Expo, an opportunity for county leaders to engage directly with representatives from 50 offices across 28 federal agencies.
This is a unique opportunity to discuss the needs of your county with those who administer many federal programs and grants. Please prepare to tell your county’s story and jumpstart federal involvement at the county level.
2024 Federal Policy Priorities
NACo supports federal policies and programs that equip county governments with the resources and flexibility needed to serve our residents effectively.
2023–2024 American County Platform and Resolutions
The American County Platform is NACo’s permanent policy document, reflecting the philosophy and broad objectives of NACo’s membership.
Policy Briefs
Explore the updated legislative policy briefs for NACo's ten policy steering committees.
NACo Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing
Counties increasingly handle direct mental health services, acting as the safety net for vulnerable residents and operating crisis lines, hospitals and detention centers. NACo’s Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing unites county leaders to address the mental health crisis through four key policy priorities.
Advancing Local Housing Affordability: NACo Housing Task Force Final Report
The final report from NACo's Housing Task Force offers an extensive look into the issues, presenting actionable strategies and federal policy recommendations.
Primer for Counties: 2024 Farm Bill Reauthorization
Administered by the USDA, the U.S. Farm Bill helps counties make critical investments in infrastructure, economic development, workforce training, nutrition and conservation within some of our nation’s most underserved communities.
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2024 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.
