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SRS reauthorization, disaster relief funding request and more
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December 2, 2024
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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
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for the video countdown.
Estimated read time: 4 min. | Video duration: 5 min.
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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
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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
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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%
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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* 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
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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
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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.
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