Advocacy

Tracking Tax Reform in 2025
Congress is focused on addressing the pending expirations of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) prior to the end of this calendar year. Here’s where things stand and what…

Requests for 2025-2026 IRS Priority Guidance
Requested items for inclusion on the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) 2025-2026 Priority Guidance Plan.

Understanding the Debt Ceiling
What are the debt ceiling and federal downgrades, and what do they mean for municipal bonds.

Board of Directors Nominations
We are now accepting nominations through June 13, 2025, for members to serve on our Board of Directors.

FY2025 Appropriations
We are tracking the status of FY2025 appropriations, where things stand, and what it all means for bond lawyers.

Protecting Tax-Exempt Municipal Bonds
Letter sent by the Public Finance Network (PFN), including NABL, to members of the 119th Congress in support of the tax exemption on municipal bonds.

Trump Admin Memo on Pausing Federal Funds
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently released a memo instructing federal agencies to review existing federal financial assistance programs and temporarily pause certain funds.

Protecting Bonds to Build Infrastructure and Create Jobs
Data brief by the Public Finance Network (PFN) estimating how much the tax-exemption saves issuers and borrowers in the municipal market.

119th Congress Begins
The new Congress has begun with a long agenda on tap. Here’s what we know coming out of the gate.

On the PRA Review of SEC Rule 15c2-12
Comments in response to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Paperwork Reduction Review of burdens associated with the application of Rule 15c-12.

New Year; New Debt Ceiling
What the latest debt limit approach means for municipal market and its stakeholders.

Advocacy Town Hall 2025
Member-exclusive discussion and update on NABL’s advocacy priorities going into 2025.