U.S. Capitol Building. Source: Ron Cogswell via Flickr
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FY2024 Appropriations

We are tracking the status of FY2024 appropriations, where things stand, and what it all means for bond lawyers.

View of the Grand Tetons from Jackson Lake Lodge in Wyoming where economists and central bankers from around the world convened August 24-26, 2023 for the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. Source: Wikimedia Commons
View of the Grand Tetons from Jackson Lake Lodge in Wyoming where economists and central bankers from around the world convened August 24-26, 2023 for the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. Source: Wikimedia Commons
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While We Were Out

We took a break from the Wrap while Congress adjourned for August recess, but this month was nonetheless a busy one. Catch up quickly on updates from while we were…

Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) chairs a House Financial Services Committee meeting on July 12, 2023. Source: HFSC
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) chairs a House Financial Services Committee meeting on July 12, 2023. Source: HFSC
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ESG Month in Washington

House Republicans have launched a month-long focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in financial markets. Here’s what we know.

Aerial image of the National Mall in Washington. Source: Pixabay
Aerial image of the National Mall in Washington. Source: Pixabay
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Debt Deal Done; What’s Next?

A look at Congress’ long to-do list heading into a busy second half of 2023.

Members of the 2023 NABL Board of Directors on the east steps of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. on May 18, 2023.
Members of the 2023 NABL Board of Directors on the east steps of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. on May 18, 2023.
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NABL Goes to Washington

A recap of the Board of Director’s advocacy meetings in Washington, D.C. on May 17 – 19.

US Treasury Building in Washington DC
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SLGS Window Closes

As the federal government continues to move closer to its debt ceiling x-date, all options are on the table.

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, speaks on April 17, 2023 to the New York Stock Exchange about the status of the federal debt ceiling.
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, speaks on April 17, 2023 to the New York Stock Exchange about the status of the federal debt ceiling.
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House Republicans Unveil Debt Ceiling Plan

Speaker McCarthy released a bill to raise the debt ceiling in exchange for a number of Republican priorities. What we know and don’t know.

The New York Stock Exchange Building on Wall Street in New York City.
The New York Stock Exchange Building on Wall Street in New York City.
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Biden Calls for Stricter Bank Regs

In the wake of recent bank failures, the White House calls on financial regulators to retighten banking regulations that were loosened under the previous administration.

U.S. Capitol Building. Source: Ron Cogswell via Flickr
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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.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks about his FY2024 budget proposal in Philadelphia, PA on March 9, 2023.
President Joe Biden delivers remarks about his FY2024 budget proposal in Philadelphia, PA on March 9, 2023.
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Biden Releases FY2024 Budget Proposal

The White House’s FY2024 budget proposal is out and includes the “LIHTC Fix.”

State of the Union address before the first session of the 117th Congress in the U.S. Capitol Building on February 7, 2023.
State of the Union address before the first session of the 117th Congress in the U.S. Capitol Building on February 7, 2023.
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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.