Requests for 2026-2027 IRS Priority Guidance Plan
Requested items for inclusion on the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan.
Advocacy
What happens in Washington, D.C. has the potential to drastically change our municipal markets.
Latest Happenings
Regulators Issue Final Joint Rule for FDTA
The Covered Agencies involved in the implementation of the Financial Data Transparency Act (“FDTA”) have finalized their phase one joint standard setting process.
Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA)
Legislation passed at the end of 2022 to apply data standards to information submitted to and managed by several financial regulators, including the MSRB.
Requests for 2026-2027 IRS Priority Guidance Plan
Requested items for inclusion on the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan.
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
On Guidance for Tax-Exempt Refunding Bonds [REG-117298-21]
NABL response to an IRS notice of proposed rulemaking relating to tax-exempt refunding bonds and allocation and accounting rules.
PFN Letter: Second Session of 119th Congress
As the 119th Congress begins its second session, the Public Finance Network reiterates core policy priorities for the municipal market.
Muni Trades Response to SEC ABS Concept Release
NABL led coalition letter in response to an SEC proposal to harmonize the definition of “Asset-Backed Securities” under Regulation AB with that of the Exchange Act.
Muni Trades Request Extension on ABS Comment Deadline
A collection of associations representing various aspects of the municipal market request extension for recent SEC proposal on asset-backed securities.
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 119th 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.
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Have more questions? Email advocacy@nabl.org to connect with us.