Joint Response to ABS Conflicts of Interests Proposal
Comments submitted by a NABL-led coalition in response to the SEC’s request for comments on its proposed rule “Prohibition Against Conflicts of Interest in Certain Securitizations.”
Advocacy
What happens in Washington, D.C. has the potential to drastically change our municipal markets.
Latest Happenings
Advance Refunding Bill Reintroduced
Representatives Kustoff and Ruppersberger reintroduced the Investing in Our Communities Act, which would restore tax-exempt advance refundings for municipal bonds.
Biden Releases FY2024 Budget Proposal
The White House’s FY2024 budget proposal is out and includes the “LIHTC Fix.”
The New NABL Advocacy Center
New Congress, new website, new advocacy tools. Learn more about the new advocacy related resources we are providing to our members.
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Welcoming the 118th Congress
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
Suppl. Comments on IRS Notices 2022-49 and 2022-50
Follow up comments to a November 4, 2022 letter sent by NABL suggesting various areas of need for guidance relating to certain tax provisions enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Request for Guidance On Qualified Broadband Bonds
Comments submitted to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requesting clarifying guidance pertaining to the recently enacted qualified broadband project bonds.
Declaration of Intent Requirement of Treasury Regulations § 1.150-2
Commentary sent to Treasury and the IRS describing the declaration of intent requirement for bond proceeds used to reimburse prior expenditures contained in Treasury Regulations § 1.150-2 and setting forth its historical background.
Issuer Letter on PAYGO Sequestration
On December 15, 2022, issuer representative groups of the Public Finance Network (PFN) sent a letter urging Congress to address pending Pay As You Go (“PAYGO”) scorecards before the end of the year.
Other Resources
Legislative Tracker
Stay on top of bills related to municipal finance in Congress.
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.