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HomeMy WebLinkAbout120224 - County Countdown – December 2_ 2024ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. SRS reauthorization, disaster relief funding request and more ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ About Us <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzAAAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fpage%252F about-naco%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=EcJB%2BRYkrYxUafg6KbcOR0jrkdMJLfHoZmsgFFFauTo%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> December 2, 2024 View in Browser <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzAEAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fpublic-usa.mkt.dyna mics.com%252Fapi%252Fv1.0%252Forgs%252F227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3%252Fchannels%252Fmails%252Fvib%252Fa7d5915a-1c72-eb11-8fed-0004ffa030cd_51fb6036-fbb0-ef11-b8e9-002248094aa4_49e58844-d38b- 4d71-e23d-e60f5415610c_2baff0b6-bfb0-ef11-b8e9-002248094aa4%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=UfBgJBgvKaXJ6t%2BC5ka7ClXVHHrcCs0eC78dJUGLh14%3D&secretVersion =a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzAIAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252F%22%2C%22Redirect Options%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=El7fsS%2FXr2q52ZImKz4nhTNBdXNmxKNj0fPz6Itz1%2BI%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzAMAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fcounty-c ountdown-nov-18-2024%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=Z6pWDxTqONoQ%2BpzPAr2XMCRzzKqkumRj4leloKMIjoM%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> Every other week, NACo's County Countdown reviews top federal policy advocacy items with an eye towards counties and the intergovernmental partnership. Explore NACo resources below and click here <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzAQAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%2 52Fcounty-countdown-december-2-2024%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=dxLaaOjQSFMnx1sntRUq5z8PbkPVl%2BPRFA09l4t7w%2FQ%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> for the video countdown. Estimated read time: 4 min. | Video duration: 5 min. <https://assets-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/digitalassets/images/fcb17590-1395-ef11-8a6a-6045bd011e94?ts=638657064854199622> <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzAUAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fresources%252Fsup port-continued-revenue-sharing-payments-national-forest-counties%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=DuUoNNiGhpKTe4TlIrh6geP%2F%2B62D7YjYgKc41HM%2Fm1o%3D&secretVersion=a587597 bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> Secure Rural Schools reauthorization <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzAYAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%25 2Fwww.naco.org%252Fresources%252Fsupport-continued-revenue-sharing-payments-national-forest-counties%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=DuUoNNiGhpKTe4TlIrh6geP%2F%2B62D7YjYgK c41HM%2Fm1o%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> NACo applauds the U.S. Senate's November 12 passage <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzAcAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22htt ps%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fus-senate-passes-secure-rural-schools-reauthorization%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=5nQTcvLT4BG6WikUBO%2Bn5GvGS7rKrJzNa%2FHPjr idw3Q%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Reauthorization Act. This legislation supports over 700 counties, providing essential funding for infrastructure, education and fire suppression in forest communities. * Take action: Without reauthorization, many counties will face severe budget shortfalls. NACo urges counties to contact their House members <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e 5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzAgAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.house.gov%252Frepresentatives%252Ffind-your-representative%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A% 7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=gfjExtH9%2FrLaAuAbVNUbVTUDJ%2Byg1MJbAKY70Xmf0Lw%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> to advocate for swift passage of this vital legislation. * Learn more: View and download NACo's SRS policy brief here <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzAkAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22 %3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fresources%252Fsupport-continued-revenue-sharing-payments-national-forest-counties%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=DuUoNNiGhpKTe4 TlIrh6geP%2F%2B62D7YjYgKc41HM%2Fm1o%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> . <https://assets-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/digitalassets/images/d7cf5a7e-1495-ef11-8a6a-6045bd011e94?ts=638657068818071453> <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzAoAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fwhite-ho use-submitted-100-billion-disaster-relief-request-counties-are-encouraged-advocate%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=yIamDZ4NNaIdDBKj51dOLWyl1pCAcVCmUCFEtGQanx0%3D&secretVer sion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> Disaster relief funding request <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzAsAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww .naco.org%252Fnews%252Fwhite-house-submitted-100-billion-disaster-relief-request-counties-are-encouraged-advocate%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=yIamDZ4NNaIdDBKj51dOLWyl1 pCAcVCmUCFEtGQanx0%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> The White House recently submitted <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzAwAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252F www.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fwhite-house-submitted-100-billion-disaster-relief-request-counties-are-encouraged-advocate%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=yIamDZ4NNaIdDBKj51dOLW yl1pCAcVCmUCFEtGQanx0%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> a $98.6 billion disaster relief funding request to Congress to address recovery efforts from recent disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Maui County wildfires and Midwest tornadoes. * What NACo is doing: NACo sent a letter <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzA0AAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252 F%252Fnaco.sharefile.com%252Fd-s24411ed57ac24f3a8c7a4c748c3726f9%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=Oinr4UAAhuawRdL9fbRK0Za1r8asUHXkGT%2FHHp6FFzY%3D&secretVe rsion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> urging Congress to include critical programs in the disaster supplemental funding package. Additionally, NACo launched the Intergovernmental Disaster Reform Task Force <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzA4AAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.nac o.org%252Fprogram%252Fintergovernmental-disaster-reform-task-force%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=ty1RMu4yrfS6B73K%2BG5NzZHZE3%2F0PZJRhp%2Bvd57BzC0%3D&secretVersion=a5875 97bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> to improve disaster mitigation, response and recovery capabilities. * Upcoming webinar: Join NACo’s national membership call <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzA8AAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A% 22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fevent%252Fwebinar-naco-national-membership-call-advocacy-efforts-disaster-supplemental-funding-package%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&dige st=xPtQbdxgF5go4W75nrJQM5RVIwbm7P4w9pzBF7tzM9k%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> on December 5 at 3:00 p.m. EST to discuss the package and county action items. <https://assets-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/digitalassets/images/34713e84-1595-ef11-8a6a-6045bd011e94?ts=638657073160748874> <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzBAAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fcountdow n-arpa-slfrf-obligation-deadline-what-counties-need-know-december-31-2024%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=xPJrByGwjpjYvi%2BvcdhNkerq0NTxNfps9FPXv%2FySiHc%3D&secretVersion= a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> ARPA obligation deadline approaching <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzBEAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%25 2Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fcountdown-arpa-slfrf-obligation-deadline-what-counties-need-know-december-31-2024%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=xPJrByGwjpjYvi%2BvcdhNkerq0NT xNfps9FPXv%2FySiHc%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> Counties must obligate <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzBIAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org %252Fnews%252Fcountdown-arpa-slfrf-obligation-deadline-what-counties-need-know-december-31-2024%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=xPJrByGwjpjYvi%2BvcdhNkerq0NTxNfps9FPXv%2Fy SiHc%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds by December 31, 2024, ensuring all contractual commitments are in place before the deadline. * How we got here: Passed in 2021, ARPA <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzBMAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F %252Fwww.naco.org%252Fprogram%252Famerican-rescue-plan-resource-hub%253F_page%253D1%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=vRxyA9UZWSMpIrUBwIVK8Qbaw5cB5v%2BQG2hBpt7LvK4%3D&secret Version=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> provided $65.1 billion in direct, flexible aid to counties, offering a unique opportunity to address pandemic-related needs and support long-term recovery. * Learn more: NACo recently hosted a webinar offering tips for efficiently obligating remaining funds. View the recording and slide deck here <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99 e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzBQAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fevent%252Fcountdown-arpa-slfrf-obligation-deadline-what-local-governments-n eed-know-december-31-2024%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=fQ%2F%2FrMK3ozrld%2F95k5%2Betu4gNe5q4e5Jw7CGP1JR%2FTA%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> . <https://assets-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/digitalassets/images/362269d0-1595-ef11-8a6a-6045bd011e94?ts=638657074487209003> <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzBUAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fcounty-p riorities-lame-duck-session-key-advocacy-efforts-local-leaders%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=%2F3JggoGVBbddumswaA4wPNTUo2%2FmsM3izOwSYy3PSds%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2 d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> Congressional priorities during lame duck session <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzBYAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https %253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fcounty-priorities-lame-duck-session-key-advocacy-efforts-local-leaders%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=%2F3JggoGVBbddumswaA4wPNTUo 2%2FmsM3izOwSYy3PSds%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> Congress has several key issues to address before the session ends. NACo is monitoring and advocating for priorities, including: * Economic Development Administration reauthorization <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzBcAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22h ttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Feconomic-development-reauthorization-act-included-senate-ndaa-managers-amendment%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=EX%2FJMNdlZJT jT%2FWYLa%2FiD6ZNdtrddDZMEfzwSjlkS%2B0%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> : Helping local communities achieve long-term economic growth. * Second Chance Act reauthorization <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzBgAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252 Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fcongress-introduces-second-chance-act-reauthorization%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=vB4hyTS%2BPNA2hlxVqj7iO9YeZ%2Fenuq23uIEU2EB7eoI%3D&secretV ersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> : Improving reentry services and reducing recidivism. * Title IV-B reauthorization <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzBkAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.na co.org%252Fnews%252Fus-house-lawmakers-pass-bipartisan-child-welfare-legislation%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=QGAU65maVg7UVzWdgO%2FA8%2B9w9dn9hF4nMfUr8rx5Aes%3D&secretV ersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> : Enhancing child welfare workforce resources. * Social Security Fairness Act: Repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzBoAAAA?target=%7 B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Farticles%252Fretirement-snag-lies-wait-some-county-workers-officials%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=8xPWUjWok%2 FlExjouqTUnFl%2BYIwMDi6F%2BUJ4ZoqXYDSU%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> to restore full Social Security benefits. View NACo's full list of priorities for the session here. <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzBsAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A %22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fcounty-priorities-lame-duck-session-key-advocacy-efforts-local-leaders%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=%2F3JggoGVBbddumswa A4wPNTUo2%2FmsM3izOwSYy3PSds%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> <https://assets-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/digitalassets/images/e8778fe3-1595-ef11-8a6a-6045bd011e94?ts=638657074747863205> <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzBwAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fhouse-ad vances-measure-resources-county-veteran-service-officers%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=wc4HFQePtKiwhxAHMG%2FzZ566bYDIbETnXHFSxR%2F6mis%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3b b4334f6d8be15ee> Dole Act passes the House <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzB0AAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco. org%252Fnews%252Fhouse-advances-measure-resources-county-veteran-service-officers%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=wc4HFQePtKiwhxAHMG%2FzZ566bYDIbETnXHFSxR%2F6mis%3D&secret Version=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> The U.S. House recently passed <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzB4AAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww. naco.org%252Fnews%252Fhouse-advances-measure-resources-county-veteran-service-officers%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=wc4HFQePtKiwhxAHMG%2FzZ566bYDIbETnXHFSxR%2F6mis%3D&s ecretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> the bipartisan Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. * Strengthen CVSOs: This legislation includes <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzB8AAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253 A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fhouse-advances-measure-resources-county-veteran-service-officers%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=wc4HFQePtKiwhxAHMG%2FzZ566bYDIbETnXHF SxR%2F6mis%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> a pared-down version of the NACo-endorsed Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act, authorizing $10 million annually to strengthen County Veteran Service Officers (CVSOs). * Call to action: Counties should contact their Senators <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/9ULshe6c00yHw2upsqjyzCAAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A% 22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.senate.gov%252Fsenators%252Fsenators-contact.htm%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=scbXqYsw1%2BXV2dqcZ5UXGp1fFBkYTj2GjxM6Qt60o%2Bo %3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> to advocate for passage, ensuring better support for veterans nationwide. 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