Response to the Proposed FDTA Joint Standards
Comments in response to the joint data standards proposed by several financial regulators per the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA).
Advocacy
What happens in Washington, D.C. has the potential to drastically change our municipal markets.
Latest Happenings
FY2025 Appropriations
We are tracking the status of FY2025 appropriations, where things stand, and what it all means for bond lawyers.
Advocacy Town Hall 2025
Member-exclusive discussion and update on NABL’s advocacy priorities going into 2025.
Preparing for the 119th Congress
What can and should municipal market participants do today to help prepare for tax reform next year?
Supporting finance for our Communities
Our Priorities
We support sensible policies that enable our state and local governments to tap into the $4 trillion municipal market and finance critical infrastructure that builds strong, healthy, economically vibrant communities. We serve as a brain trust and resource for policymakers looking to strengthen financing tools for our communities. Specifically, we focus on federal tax and securities laws governing municipal markets.
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Bond lawyers are trusted voices on public finance issues in Congress, federal agencies, and partner organizations. Your voice carries the weight of that expertise. Find out ways you can advocate for NABL priorities.
Recent Comments
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.
Requests for 2024-2025 IRS Priority Guidance Plan
Requested items for inclusion on the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) 2024-2025 Priority Guidance Plan.
Letter to Speaker Johnson
NABL congratulates the newly-elected Speaker and offers to serve as a resource on all things related to bond law.
Amicus Brief IMPA v. US (Cert)
A joint amicus brief submitted by NABL and several other municipal market groups in support of a petition for a writ of certiorari in the Indiana Municipal Power Agency v. US case, which raises several questions relating to the sequestration of Build America Bond (BAB) refund payments.
Other Resources
Legislative Tracker
Stay on top of bills related to municipal finance in Congress.
Advocacy Primer
Meeting with your members of Congress? Download and print our 118th Congress Advocacy Primer to guide your meetings.
Get To Know the GAC
The Governmental Affairs Committee
Encourages and aides our members in advocating on the importance of tax-advantaged bonds to state and local governments.
Here to Help
Have more questions? Email advocacy@nabl.org to connect with us.