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

U.S. Capitol during the holiday season.
U.S. Capitol during the holiday season.
  • News

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.

U.S. Capitol Building. Source: Ron Cogswell via Flickr
  • News

FY2024 Appropriations

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

  • Comments

Letter to Speaker Johnson

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

  • Webinars

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.
  • News

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.

100 US Dollar Bills. Source: Jericho via Wikimedia Commons.
100 US Dollar Bills. Source: Jericho via Wikimedia Commons.
  • Issue Briefs

Federal Appropriations Process

A quick primer to help bond lawyers better understand the federal appropriations process and its connection to municipal bond offerings.

Committee Leadership

Chair

Michael J. Busada

Butler Snow LLP
Shreveport, LA

Vice Chair

Latasha R. Thomas

Clark Hill PLC
Chicago, IL

Board Liaison

Matthias M. Edrich

Kutak Rock LLP
Denver, CO

Other Resources

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Learn about our federal policy priorities and why they matter to bond lawyers.