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
FY2025 Appropriations
We are tracking the status of FY2025 appropriations, where things stand, and what it all means for bond lawyers.
Joint Statement on “Tax Tools for Local Economic Development”
A statement for the record from the Public Finance Network (PFN) in response to the July 30, 2024 Senate Finance Committee hearing.
2024 Presidential Election: Where They Stand on Munis
Neither candidate’s policy platform offers many details on municipal bonds, but we still have some ideas.
Agencies Release FDTA Proposed Joint Rule
While not final, the FDIC’s draft proposed rule offers insights into the work of covered agencies to implement the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA).
Judicial Watch 2024: Admin Power and Establishment Clause Cases
A pair of recent SCOTUS rulings could reshape agency rulemaking and enforcement powers, and a case out of Oklahoma could be the next front in establishment clause questions.
119th Congress Strategic Plan
Help inform NABL’s advocacy priorities and plans for the next Congress. Comment by June 30, 2024.
Committee Leadership
Chair
Michael J. Busada
Butler Snow LLP
Shreveport, LA
Vice Chair
Latasha R. Thomas
Clark Hill PLC
Chicago, IL
Other Resources
Take ActionGrassroots Advocacy Center
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Supporting Our Communities
Our Priorities
Learn about our federal policy priorities and why they matter to bond lawyers.