Advocacy Hub

Whether you're preparing for a visit to Capitol Hill, engaging with federal officials in your community or advocating for county priorities for the first time, this resource hub provides the tools, guidance and resources you need to make your voice heard in federal policymaking.

This toolkit helps county officials make the most of those windows — from requesting meetings and hosting site visits to staying engaged long after the conversation ends.

This toolkit helps county leaders effectively engage with members of Congress and their staff in Washington, D.C., featuring tailored talking points for county leaders and specific legislative actions NACo is advocating for on Capitol Hill.

The Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill is a crucial legislative framework that empowers counties to enhance and sustain the nation’s infrastructure and transportation networks.

A substantive overview of the proposed rule, its operational implications for local governments and the key provisions warranting attention before the July 13 comment deadline. Speakers outlined major administrative changes, new pre-award and post-award rules and revised audit requirements.

The hub explores the historical background, video storytelling and county, state and national data on the Payments In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program.

The SRS program delivers critical relief to timber-dependent counties that rely on these funds to maintain essential services, provide quality education and transition toward long-term fiscal stability.

This hub serves as a comprehensive resource offering background on the county role in AI, key county policy and advocacy asks, educational primers on counties & AI and additional information to help county leaders understand the dynamics taking place at the national level. 

This toolkit is designed to help county leaders understand four of the top county policy wins that NACo fought to include in the FEMA Act, explain how these provisions would impact counties and provide clear, actionable guidance on how counties can advocate for the bill’s passage.

Find resources designed to help county officials educate Congress, the administration and the public on the importance providing access to federal health benefits for those awaiting trial and verdict decisions.

As the FY 2027 appropriations process moves through the House and Senate, NACo's tracker gives counties a comprehensive, up-to-date look at the progress of all 12 annual spending bills and their potential impacts on county funding and services.

The definition of WOTUS directly impacts county governments as owners and operators of local infrastructure.