Requests for 2025-2026 IRS Priority Guidance
Requested items for inclusion on the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) 2025-2026 Priority Guidance Plan.
Advocacy
What happens in Washington, D.C. has the potential to drastically change our municipal markets.
Latest Happenings
Tracking Tax Reform in 2025
Congress is focused on addressing the pending expirations of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) prior to the end of this calendar year. Here’s where things stand and what…
Requests for 2025-2026 IRS Priority Guidance
Requested items for inclusion on the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) 2025-2026 Priority Guidance Plan.
Understanding the Debt Ceiling
What are the debt ceiling and federal downgrades, and what do they mean for municipal bonds.
Supporting finance for our Communities
Our Priorities
We support sensible policies that enable our state and local governments to tap into the $4 trillion municipal market and finance critical infrastructure that builds strong, healthy, economically vibrant communities. We serve as a brain trust and resource for policymakers looking to strengthen financing tools for our communities. Specifically, we focus on federal tax and securities laws governing municipal markets.
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Bond lawyers are trusted voices on public finance issues in Congress, federal agencies, and partner organizations. Your voice carries the weight of that expertise. Find out ways you can advocate for NABL priorities.
Recent Comments
Protecting Tax-Exempt Municipal Bonds
Letter sent by the Public Finance Network (PFN), including NABL, to members of the 119th Congress in support of the tax exemption on municipal bonds.
On the PRA Review of SEC Rule 15c2-12
Comments in response to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Paperwork Reduction Review of burdens associated with the application of Rule 15c-12.
Response to the Proposed FDTA Joint Standards
Comments in response to the joint data standards proposed by several financial regulators per the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA).
Joint Statement on “Tax Tools for Local Economic Development”
A statement for the record from the Public Finance Network (PFN) in response to the July 30, 2024 Senate Finance Committee hearing.
Other Resources
Legislative Tracker
Stay on top of bills related to municipal finance in Congress.
Advocacy Primer
Meeting with your members of Congress? Download and print our 118th Congress Advocacy Primer to guide your meetings.
Get To Know the GAC
The Governmental Affairs Committee
Encourages and aides our members in advocating on the importance of tax-advantaged bonds to state and local governments.
Here to Help
Have more questions? Email advocacy@nabl.org to connect with us.