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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.

President Joe Biden (D) waves at the attendees during his State of the Union Address on March 7, 2024.
President Joe Biden (D) waves at the attendees during his State of the Union Address on March 7, 2024.
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Biden Releases FY2025 Budget

The FY2025 appropriations season has begun. Here’s a quick summary of what’s inside and what we’re tracking.

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Advocacy Town Hall 2024

Member-exclusive discussion and update on NABL’s advocacy priorities hosted on February 6, 2024.

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Groundhog Day in Washington

Congress’ long campaign of “hurry up and wait” stretches into February; a tax deal passes the House but faces uncertainty in the Senate; FY2024 spending update; and the SEC suspends…

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Advocacy Town Hall 2024

Member-exclusive discussion and update on NABL’s advocacy priorities on February 6, 2024.

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An emerging tax deal in Congress could contain provisions of interest to the municipal market, including the "LIHTC Fix."
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Emerging Tax Package in 2024

A potential deal to extend the CTC and fix the tax treatment of R&D expenses may also contain the “LIHTC Fix.”

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Recap: Hearing on Climate Risk in Muni Market

Key takeaways from the Senate Budget Committee’s hearing on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

  • Issue Briefs

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.

U.S. Capitol during the holiday season.
U.S. Capitol during the holiday season.
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A Busy December: What We’re Tracking

Congress may have punted its funding problems into next year, but members still face a long to-do list before this holiday season.

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Letter to Speaker Johnson

NABL congratulates the newly-elected Speaker and offers to serve as a resource on all things related to bond law.

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Update from D.C. (October 2023)

An October 19, 2023 update on NABL’s recent advocacy efforts, a recap of recent legislative and regulatory activity that we are tracking, and some discussion on what may be in…

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announces he will not run again for Speaker of the House on October 3, 2023. Source: C-Span.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announces he will not run again for Speaker of the House on October 3, 2023. Source: C-Span.
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Shutdown Averted for Now, McCarthy Out, What’s Next?

A recap of where things currently stand in Washington, what may happen between now and November 17, and what bond lawyers should be watching.