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Race to August Recess

Reconciliation 3.0? FY2027 appropriations? Surface transportation reauthorization? Here’s what we’re monitoring this summer.

Washington DC at Sunrise
Washington DC at Sunrise

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By Brian Egan, Chief Policy Officer, NABL

Both the House and Senate return to Washington next week to race through a host of legislative agenda items mounting prior to August recess. Here’s a rundown of some recent updates and the top things we are tracking:

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Washington DC at Sunrise
Washington DC at Sunrise
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Race to August Recess

Reconciliation 3.0? FY2027 appropriations? Surface transportation reauthorization? Here’s what we’re monitoring this summer.

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The Bond Lawyer – Vol. 50 | No. 2

NABL’s Scholarly Journal providing expert commentary and analysis of recent developments in municipal bond law and public finance.

U.S. Capitol Building under stadium lighting.
U.S. Capitol Building under stadium lighting.
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Hearing on “The Growing Busines of Sports”

This week, the Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on the tax treatment of the sports industry, including the use of tax-exempt bonds for stadiums.

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Image of a balance sheet with a calculator and pencil.
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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.

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The Bond Lawyer – Vol. 50 | No. 1

NABL’s Scholarly Journal providing expert commentary and analysis of recent developments in municipal bond law and public finance.

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Image of hearing room sign outside of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations.
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FY2026 Appropriations

We are tracking the status of FY2026 appropriations, where things stand, and what it all means for bond lawyers.

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Reconciliation 2.0

What’s happening? And what’s next for a potential second budget bill?

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Legislative To Do’s (and Impasses) Mount

From “Reconciliation 2.0” to housing reforms, here’s a look at what we’re tracking as Congress gears up for April recess at the end of next week.

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The Bond Lawyer – Vol. 49 | No. 4

NABL’s Scholarly Journal providing expert commentary and analysis of recent developments in municipal bond law and public finance.

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A Busy Year for Muni Advocacy

Where we’ve been in 2025, and what’s ahead in 2026.

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The Bond Lawyer – Vol. 49 | No. 3

NABL’s Scholarly Journal providing expert commentary and analysis of recent developments in municipal bond law and public finance.

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A Note from our New COO

Dana Anaman joined the team on Monday, September 29, as NABL’s new Chief Operating Officer.