Grassroots Advocacy Center
Speaking up for municipal bond priorities is easier than ever.
Our Grassroots Advocacy Center allows NABL members to act with just a few clicks. You can send a letter to your members of Congress on a specific issue campaign, such as restoration of tax-exempt advance refunding bonds; report back on a meeting you had with a member of Congress or regulator; or share a relationship to strengthen our network of municipal champions.
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119th Congress Advocacy Primer
Learn about NABL’s priorities for the current Congress and print our leave behind primer for congressional meetings.
Advocacy Resources
- [NABL] Welcoming the 119th Congress Template Letter (.docx)
- [NABL] Sample Email Meeting Request (.docx)
- [NABL] 119th Congressional Advocacy “How To” Guide (.pdf)
- [NABL] 119th Congressional Meeting Talking Points (.pdf)
- [Public Finance Network] Understanding Financing Options Used for Public Infrastructure Primer
Data Resources
DATA BRIEF
Protecting Bonds to Build Infrastructure
Brief published by NABL and other members of the Public Finance Network (PFN) that estimates the total savings to community issuers and borrowers from the tax-exemption on municipal bonds.
Savings by Congressional District
[NEW] The University of Chicago’s Center for Municipal Finance has compiled tear sheets for each of the 435 congressional districts that estimate the savings to each and every member of Congress’ district. The sheets also list out recent issues and the types projects by use of proceeds financed by municipal bonds in each district.
Other Publications
- [NEW] [1/29/2025] Moody’s: Losing Tax Exemption Would Increase Borrowing Costs, Market-Access Risks: Outlines the numerous risks posed to issuers and borrowers of municipal bonds, including increased borrowing costs of more than 50 percent. Read Report [Subscription Required] >
The Essentials: May 14-16, 2025
A foundational conference designed for attorneys and other municipal market participants new to areas of bond law. Join us in Kansas City, MO and walk away with a deeper understanding of the rules and laws governing the $4 trillion municipal market.
