2023 NACo Legislative Conference

Badge Pick Up Open

Columbia West, Terrace Level

NACo Ambassadors Meeting

Holmead, Lobby Level

First-Time Attendee Orientation

International Ballroom Center, Concourse Level

All first-time attendees are welcome to join us to learn about NACo and how to make the most of the Legislative Conference. Due to limited space, this session is open to county officials and staff attending their first NACo conference.

Community, Economic and Workforce Development Policy Steering Committee Meeting

International Ballroom West, Concourse Level

Federal partners, national experts and thought leaders will join the Community, Economic and Workforce Development Policy Steering Committee to discuss policy priorities and best practices in affordable housing, community revitalization, workforce development, and more. The committee will also be joined by subject matter experts from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Economic Development Administration (EDA).

Health Policy Steering Committee Meeting

Columbia 5 & 7, Terrace Level

Federal partners and national experts will join the Health Policy Steering Committee to share solutions and best practices in key priorities for health, including substance use disorder prevention, treatment and recovery, and federal regulatory reforms to long-term care.

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Policy Steering Committee Meeting

Columbia 3 & 4, Terrace Level

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Policy Steering Committee will hear from a series of partners to forecast the legislative landscape for upcoming timely issues. The committee will also consider and vote upon interim policy resolutions informing NACo's advocacy and engagement on Capitol Hill and among federal agencies.

Human Services and Education Policy Steering Committee Meeting

Columbia 9 & 10, Terrace Level

Federal partners and national experts will join the Human Services and Education Policy Steering Committee to discuss policy priorities and best practices for serving vulnerable children and families, combating intergenerational poverty, and strengthening adult protective services.

Public Lands Policy Steering Committee Meeting

Columbia 6 & 8, Terrace Level

The Public Lands Policy Steering Committee will discuss and debate resolutions and meet with key federal partners to discuss progress on infrastructure implementation, efforts to improve landscape health and streamline the regulatory process.

Audit Committee Meeting

Holmead, Lobby Level

National Association of County Administrators (NACA) Board of Directors Meeting

Morgan, Lobby Level

Mississippi Caucus Reception

Cabinet, Concourse Level

Economic Mobility Leadership Network (EMLN) Happy Hour

Shaw, First Floor

NACo's Economic Mobility Leadership Network members meet up (invitation only).

National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Business Meeting

Fairchild West, Terrace Level

Texas Reception

Northwest, Lobby Level

Colorado Caucus Meeting

Columbia 6 & 8, Terrace Level

National Democratic County Officials (NDCO) Annual Reception

Rock Creek, First Floor

National Conference of Republican County Officials (NCRCO)

Georgetown, Concourse Level

Badge Pick Up Open

Columbia West, Terrace Level

Healthy Counties Advisory Board Breakfast

Georgetown, Concourse Level

The social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in which we live, learn, work and play that directly and indirectly impact the health and well-being of communities. Those who work within the field of public health have a deep understanding of these issues and the importance of addressing SDOHs to drive improvements to community health. Other stakeholders, such as policymakers and the general public, may not share the same background as public health officials, but play a critical role in shaping how social determinants are addressed at the community level.

During this session, Healthy Counties Advisory Board (HCAB) members will explore strategies and share ideas for increasing awareness and understanding of SDOHs among county leaders and community members to drive improvements to public health.

Gulf States Counties and Parishes Caucus Meeting

Columbia 11 & 12, Terrace Level

Hear from policy experts on pressing federal issues impacting Gulf Coast counties and parishes. Caucus members will also discuss federal legislative priorities and strategize for future GSCPC events and initiatives. Caucus membership is open to all NACo county and parish government officials from Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida.

Meeting on the National Center for Public Lands Counties

Tenleytown, First Floor

Large Urban County Caucus Business Meeting

International East, Concurse Level

NACo's Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC) is the premier national forum for exchanging ideas and solutions that help urban counties address pressing issues. LUCC members will meet with federal officials and national leaders on housing, economic development and other areas of urban innovation.

National Association of County Human Services Administrators (NACHSA)

Holmead, Lobby Level

Defined Contribution Retirement (DCR) Advisory Committee

Northwest, Lobby Level

This advisory committee meeting focuses on NACo's partnership with Nationwide Retirement Solutions, highlighting performance numbers and new products, tools, or services available to plan sponsors and participants. 

Membership Standing Committee Meeting

Fairchild East/West, Terrace Level

National Council of County Association Executives (NCCAE) Business Meeting

Gunston, Terrace Level

Resilient Counties Advisory Board and Arts & Culture Commission Lunch - Disaster Recovery & the Arts

Georgetown, Concourse Level

Resilient Counties Advisory Board and Arts and Culture Commission members will explore strategies to support artists and local creative economies to help performing arts organizations learn how to protect their assets, sustain operations and be prepared for emergencies. Experts with the National Coalition for Arts’ Preparedness and Emergency Response and the Performing Arts Readiness project will also present ways in which artists support communities to heal and recover after disaster.

Programs and Services Committee Meeting

Fairchild, Terrace Level

The NACo Programs and Services Committee will receive updates on NACo’s mental health programs and services and generate recommendations for the NACo officers and the board on future programming. This meeting is open to all conference attendees.

Capitol Hill Day Boot Camp: Negotiation and Advocacy Across Levels of Government

Columbia 11 & 12, Terrace Level

Join this workshop to prepare for Tuesday's advocacy opportunities on Capitol Hill. Speakers at this session will discuss how to engage with lawmakers and staff, craft a winning argument, and seek progress and compromise with other levels of government. In addition to advocating for county priorities in Washington, these tools will help attendees navigate policy negotiations with state houses and within communities.

Investments and Opportunities! Implementing the Energy and Climate Provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act at the County Level

Columbia 5 & 7, Terrace Level

Join this workshop to hear from federal partners, national policy experts and local leaders on the opportunities for counties in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The workshop will explore the clean energy tax incentives offered by the IRA and how local officials can work to attract investment to their counties and make their own investments by using the new direct pay election established by the law. Attendees will also learn about the many traditional grant programs in the IRA at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Immigration Reform Task Force (IRTF) Meeting

Gunston, Terrace Level

The Immigration Reform Task Force (IRTF) serves as a forum for county officials from across the nation to discuss the impact of federal immigration policy on local governments and communities, and to engage with federal decision makers on matters related to immigration. Task Force members will hear from policy experts, discuss federal legislative priorities and strategize for future IRTF events and initiatives.

Western Interstate Region Board of Directors Meeting

Columbia 6 & 8, Terrace Level

The Western Interstate Region (WIR) Board of Directors will meet with federal agency personnel to discuss federal lands management, growing the rural western economy and ensuring a balanced relationship with our federal partners.

County Administrators' Idea Exchange

Tenleytown, First Floor

Paving a Path through the Overdose Epidemic: Enhancing Health and Safety through Harm Reduction

Columbia 11 & 12, Terrace Level

The opioid epidemic is now driven by substances that are stronger and more deadly than ever before. In 2021, over 100,000 people died of drug overdose in the U.S. – more than any year in American history. Harm reduction, like prevention, treatment and recovery, is one of the pillars of the National Drug Control Policy. However, the availability of proven harm reduction services, like naloxone distribution and syringe services programs, is far below levels needed to save lives and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. This session will explore the role of harm reduction in counties’ opioid response strategies through a conversation with county health officials, community corrections officials and service providers. 

What's the Buzz About? Deploying Electric Vehicle Infrastructure at the Local Level

Columbia 9 & 10, Terrace Level

One year since the enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, America's counties continue to make transformational investments in our local communities, including through the use of new transportation technologies, such as electric vehicles (EV). Join this workshop to learn more about the BIL's formula and competitive funding for EV infrastructure, and hear from the public and private entities working to deploy EVs in communities across the country.

Minnesota Delegation Meeting

Fairchild, Terrace Level

Florida Delegates Reception

Columbia 2, Terrace Level

North Carolina Caucus

Columbia 5 & 7, Terrace Level

Oregon Delegates Meeting

Gunston, Terrace Level

National Association of Hispanic County Officials (NAHCO) Reception

Shaw, First Floor

North Carolina Reception

Columbia 5 & 7, Terrace Level

Badge Pick Up Open

Columbia West, Terrace Level

County Executives Roundtable Networking Breakfast

Holmead, Lobby Level

Northeast Region Caucus Meeting

Columbia 6 & 8, Terrace Level

West Region Caucus Meeting

Columbia 11 & 12, Terrace Level

Federal Agency Expo & Lunch

International Ballroom, Concourse Level

Join us for an informal lunch where attendees will have an opportunity to engage with over 70 federal agencies and discuss the unique role county governments play in our nation’s intergovernmental partnership and how those agencies can help your county succeed.

Full List of Participating Agencies

National Association of County Intergovernmental Relations Officers (NACIRO) Legislative Business Meeting

Lincoln East, Concourse Level

NACo Public Lands Summit on Wildfire and Resiliency

Jefferson & Lincoln West, Concourse Level

Congressional and federal agency leaders will gather with county officials to discuss the implementation of new statutes granting funding and flexibility to federal lands agencies. In recent years, Congress has given agencies new authorities to engage in cross-boundary forest treatments, support local timber economies and make landscapes less fire prone. Officials will discuss these efforts and potential statutory changes in the 118th Congress.

NACo Summit on Mental Health Solutions

Columbia 9 & 10, Terrace Level

Congressional, federal agency leaders and national thought leaders will gather with county officials to discuss priorities for curbing the ongoing mental health crisis, including strengthening the local crisis response infrastructure, policy solutions for addressing substance use disorder, and enhancing behavioral and mental health services for justice-involved individuals.

Hawai'i State Association of Counties (HSAC) Executive Committee Meeting

Morgan, Lobby Level

Demo and Deep Dive of NACo's County Explorer

Columbia 11 & 12, Terrace Level

Storytime for Your County's Financial Future

Columbia 5 & 7, Terrace Level

General Session and Capitol Hill Day Kickoff

International Ballroom, Concourse Level

Conference Wide Lunch and Special Closing General Session

International Ballroom, Concourse Level

Transportation to NACo HQ