119th Annual Conference Sessions: Federal Advocacy

• Mon 30 June

  3 sessions

• Tue 1 July

  1 sessions

Sessions for Monday, June 30

• Mon 30 Jun 10:30 AM - 12:10 PM ET Room 146
  Federal Advocacy

  Not If, But When: Preparing for and Navigating Disasters

  At some point, all communities will eventually face natural disasters that challenge even the most prepared teams and best made plans. For decades, local governments have partnered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide resources when communities are at their most vulnerable point. However, navigating FEMA’s complex programs and procedures remains a significant challenge—and relying too heavily on federal assistance can pose its own risks.

  

  

  

  

  Cory Brandt, Jason D Greene, Melissa Moore, Ember Strange

  2 CPE credits

  Level: intermediate

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• Mon 30 Jun 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET Exhibit Hall
  Federal Advocacy

  Federal Agency Fair

  Join us in Exhibit Hall E for the Federal Agency Fair. This is your chance to connect directly with representatives from key federal agencies. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to connect with federal employees, engage one-on-one, and ask any questions you may have.
  
  Participating agencies include:
  
  U.S. Census Bureau, Census of Governments
  U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Census
  U.S. Census Bureau, Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs
  U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy
  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Brownfields Program
  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Clean Water State Revolving Fund
  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Intergovernmental Liaison
  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of the Municipal Ombudsman
  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Water Finance Center
  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program

  Level: basic

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• Mon 30 Jun 2:40 PM - 3:55 PM ET Room 146
  Federal Advocacy

  Exploring the Impact of Tax Code Changes on the Municipal Bond Market

  This year's Congress ushered in significant shifts in economic policies, fiscal priorities, tax implications, and market dynamics. This timely panel will highlight the political climate in Washington, DC, and the impact of the election on the municipal bond space.

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  Ryan Abraham, Brent Bryant, Nikolai J. Sklaroff, Darryl Street, Nora Wittstruck

  1.5 CPE credits

  Level: update

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Sessions for Tuesday, July 1

• Tue 1 Jul 10:20 AM - Noon ET Ballroom C
  Federal Advocacy

  GFOA's 2025 Federal Advocacy Update

  Some things change, and some things stay the same—so they say. In 2025 with a new Congress and new administration, GFOA's Federal Liaison Center (FLC) in Washington, DC, is advocating to maximize state and local flexibility and to minimize unfunded mandates. At the same time, the FLC is also pursuing opportunities to advance initiatives on behalf of GFOA's members to Congress, the administration, and the Supreme Court.

  

  

  

  

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  Emily S. Brock, Liz Clark, Brian Egan, John Godfrey, Nick Key, Garth Rieman

  2 CPE credits

  Level: update

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