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Your weekly briefing on federal policies affecting America’s counties
April 20, 2026
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Welcome to this week's NACo Policy Insider – your weekly update on federal policies, funding decisions and legislative activity impacting counties nationwide.
Six minute total estimated read time – jump to section:
* Topline of the week
* NACo in action
* County impact & action needed
* What's next
Topline of the Week
Major federal developments affecting counties
Permitting: Bipartisan CERTAIN Act introduced with NACo-backed county protections
On April 15, a bipartisan group of House members introduced the Create Expedited Reviews to Transform American Infrastructure Now (CERTAIN) Act <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-
99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/0alFsAp0BUO2tb5sQwkBAAEAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fscottpeters.house.gov%252Fsites%252Fevo-subsites%252Fscottpeters.house.gov%252Ffi
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sdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> to streamline federal environmental permitting and guarantee counties a seat at the table as participating agencies in federal
review processes. Following direct engagement from NACo, the bill requires federal agencies to identify and invite counties into permitting reviews, sets actionable deadlines for completing
those reviews and allows project proponents to seek judicial relief if agencies miss them. Counties strongly support the CERTAIN Act and urge Congress to act swiftly. Read NACo's policy
update. <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/0alFsAp0BUO2tb5sQwkBAAIAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252F
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Technology: DOJ extends ADA web accessibility compliance deadline by one year
The Department of Justice has issued a final rule <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/0alFsAp0BUO2tb5sQwkBAAMAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3
A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.federalregister.gov%252Fdocuments%252F2026%252F04%252F20%252F2026-07663%252Fextension-of-compliance-dates-for-nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-accessibility-of
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> granting counties an additional year to bring digital services into conformance with federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) web accessibility standards. NACo is hosting a webinar
tomorrow, April 21 <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/0alFsAp0BUO2tb5sQwkBAAQAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.na
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NdpvmHtM%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> , to walk counties through what the extension means and how to use the additional time effectively. This extension
represents a major win for counties, reflecting sustained advocacy from NACo to secure additional implementation time and flexibility. Read NACo's policy update. <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com
/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/0alFsAp0BUO2tb5sQwkBAAUAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fdoj-revisit-web-accessibility-rule-a
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Public Lands: Forest Service announces FY 2025 Secure Rural Schools payments
On April 14, the U.S. Forest Service announced the distribution of $230.6 million in Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funding to more than 700 counties nationwide for FY 2025, supporting education,
transportation and public safety in national forest communities. Counties should be aware that the SRS program expires after FY 2026, and NACo continues to advocate for permanent reauthorization.
Key payment election deadlines are coming this summer and fall. Read NACo's policy update. <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/0alFsAp0BUO2tb5sQwkBAA
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Public Safety: House advances FirstNet reauthorization to full floor consideration
The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) on a 51-0 vote, and the bill is expected
to be taken up by the full House under suspension of the rules. FirstNet — the nation's dedicated public safety broadband network — is currently set to expire in February 2027. NACo
submitted a letter of support <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/0alFsAp0BUO2tb5sQwkBAAcAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F
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YEcRRydadt8v8%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> for the legislation after the bill was amended to secure key provisions protecting public safety representation
and strategic oversight of the network. NACo urges swift passage in both chambers to ensure county first responders maintain uninterrupted access to this critical communications platform.
Read NACo's policy update. <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/0alFsAp0BUO2tb5sQwkBAAgAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%25
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Environment: USDA issues new NEPA environmental review regulations
On April 7, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a final rule <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/0alFsAp0BUO2tb5sQwkBAAkAAAA?msdynmkt_targe
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c1907bf2bf> establishing new guidance for its environmental review processes under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), covering projects funded by the agency or on U.S. Forest
Service land. In response to formal comments <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/0alFsAp0BUO2tb5sQwkBAAoAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22
https%253A%252F%252Fnaco.sharefile.com%252Fshare%252Fview%252Fsdcd22677a1be4d75917578ac0b915f09%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=OSXC8E3ZGBEjDDb2U
0miyoLRXOtZPsB%2FODVtnol52Sk%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> NACo submitted last August, the final rule includes clarified cooperating agency guidance —
including a new requirement that counties be invited to participate in reviews when federal permitting and local zoning approval are both required. NACo will continue to advocate for
consistent cooperating agency standards across all federal agencies. Read NACo's policy update. <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/0alFsAp0BUO2tb5sQ
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Transportation: Surface transportation reauthorization advances toward markup
Bill text for the next surface transportation reauthorization package is expected imminently. NACo is intensifying grassroots outreach across all 50 states, urging county leaders to
contact their U.S. House Representatives in support of the Bridges And Safety Infrastructure for Community Success (BASICS) Act (H.R. 7437 <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5
-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/0alFsAp0BUO2tb5sQwkBAAwAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.congress.gov%252Fbill%252F119th-congress%252Fhouse-bill%252F7437%22%2C%22Redirect
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would guarantee direct, formula-based federal funding for county-owned roads and bridges. The package must be enacted before the current Bipartisan Infrastructure Law authorization
expires on September 30, 2026. View NACo's Surface Transportation Reauthorization Hub. <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/0alFsAp0BUO2tb5sQwkBAA0AAA
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NACo in Action
NACo submits letter opposing broadband permitting preemption
NACo submitted a letter <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/0alFsAp0BUO2tb5sQwkBABIAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fna
co.sharefile.com%252Fd-s8e94de7aebcb44c68755d9664c4ea627%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=0W2pgekz4NMVa%2F4a%2FsNLsqdn19dHNkNEK%2FNg7JYKtVQ%3D&msd
ynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> urging Congress to oppose H.R. 2289 <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/0alFsAp0BUO2tb5sQwkBABM
AAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.congress.gov%252Fbill%252F119th-congress%252Fhouse-bill%252F2289%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7
D%7D&msdynmkt_digest=9Co%2FQi7helh5%2BcTwjY8R1pkfpyTbJOtwDUzu3iS%2BiZQ%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> , the American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025, which
would preempt local permitting authority over wireless and wireline telecommunications infrastructure. Counties play a critical role in safe and efficient broadband deployment, and
NACo is pushing back on provisions that would reduce local government oversight and compress permit review timelines. Read NACo's policy brief <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-
99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/0alFsAp0BUO2tb5sQwkBABQAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fresource%252Foppose-preemption-local-broadband-permitting-author
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| Read NACo’s letter. <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/0alFsAp0BUO2tb5sQwkBABUAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fnac
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NACo endorses Railroad Responsibility Act
NACo has endorsed the Railroad Responsibility Act of 2025 (H.R. 341 <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/0alFsAp0BUO2tb5sQwkBABYAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7
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9gDLB71QZqlbCnGK0i5HyAV%2F8RiI07yuRsNHdW7Q%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> ), legislation that would allow states to regulate blocked at-grade railroad crossings.
Blocked crossings delay emergency response and create serious public safety risks in counties — particularly in rural areas with few alternate routes — and current federal preemption
leaves counties with little recourse. NACo urges Congress to include the bill in the final surface transportation reauthorization package. Read NACo's policy update. <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics
.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/0alFsAp0BUO2tb5sQwkBABcAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fnaco-endorses-bill-allow-states-
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County Impact & Action Needed
Take action now on key county priorities
BASICS Act – action needed now
Congressional negotiations are underway on surface transportation reauthorization, which will determine five-year federal funding levels and policies for roads, bridges, public transit
and more.
County Action: Use NACo's template letter <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/0alFsAp0BUO2tb5sQwkBABgAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22http
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85P3fXRx3vgNDaJ7YKXTH%2FOc%3D&msdynmkt_secretVersion=a3955a744d9049f88dd8bdc1907bf2bf> to contact your U.S. Representative and urge support for the bipartisan Bridges And Safety Infrastructure
for Community Success (BASICS) Act (H.R. 7437 <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/0alFsAp0BUO2tb5sQwkBABkAAAA?msdynmkt_target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%2
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* CERTAIN Act: NACo will continue advocating for inclusion of the cooperating agency provisions in the Create Expedited Reviews to Transform American Infrastructure Now (CERTAIN) Act
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