Brian Egan, Director of Governmental Affairs, NABL

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

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…

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.

Debt Deal Done; What’s Next?
A look at Congress’ long to-do list heading into a busy second half of 2023.

Tracking the Debt Deal
Here’s what we know on the Biden/McCarthy deal to suspend the debt ceiling for two years.

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

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

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.

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.

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.