Committee
Governmental Affairs
The Governmental Affairs Committee (or “GAC) serves to encourage and aide our members in advocating on the importance of tax-advantaged bonds to state and local governments. The committee helps coordinate our federal policy initiatives across other committees and oversees are organizational advocacy work. Check out our advocacy center to see the committee’s work.
Latest from the GAC
September 2026 Advocacy Digest
Bond yields surge, SEC on MA disclosure roles, and IRS targets private schools. Here’s what happened in September.
Request for Tax Guidance Priorities
Members can help inform NABL’s future requests for IRS guidance on tax issues.
August 2026 Advocacy Digest
The House is back, FY2027 appropriations, surface transportation, Jackson Hole, and more. Here’s what happened in August.
Statement: W&Ms Hearing on Taxation of Professional Sports
NABL comments submitted to the record of the June 30, 2026 Ways and Means Committee hearing relating to tax-exempt bonds for stadiums and recreational facilities.
Race to August Recess
Reconciliation 3.0? FY2027 appropriations? Surface transportation reauthorization? Here’s what we’re monitoring this summer.
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.
Committee Leadership
Chair
Latasha R. Thomas
Clark Hill PLC
Chicago, IL
Vice Chair
Tranny Arnold
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
Birmingham, AL
Board Liaison
Karen Jordan
Dentons US LLP
St. Louis, MO
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