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This special edition includes resources on budget reconciliation, executive actions and federal appropriations for fiscal year 2026. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ About Us <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCAAAAAAA?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> June 17, 2025 View in Browser <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCAAEAAAA?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_baf22bea-914b-f011-8779-00224809e8de_1ed7b085-9ffa- 9f84-3b29-b706aecdb5db_7d66f55b-ba4a-f011-877a-00224808db19%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=YiRv2%2BOhibEsRd%2BKB0n23Vy8h1G5xBVT6dyEK5aQK3U%3D&secretVersi on=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCAAIAAAA?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://assets-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/digitalassets/images/185c8d0a-a89a-ef11-8a6a-000d3a35a304?ts=638663200145089771> Every other week, NACo's County Countdown reviews top federal policy advocacy items with an eye towards counties and the intergovernmental partnership. In this special edition, NACo has compiled resources – from analysis to toolkits – related to pressing issues in three key areas: budget reconciliation, executive actions and federal appropriations for fiscal year 2026. Estimated read time: 4 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/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCAAMAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fus-house -passes-reconciliation-bill-what-it-means-counties%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=dhgqfqeyiyfAxhudBOvW0SJbSOipV%2FkMsLFvhwlT8dw%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d 8be15ee> Budget Reconciliation <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCAAQAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org% 252Fnews%252Fus-house-passes-reconciliation-bill-what-it-means-counties%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=dhgqfqeyiyfAxhudBOvW0SJbSOipV%2FkMsLFvhwlT8dw%3D&secretVersion=a587 597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> Last month, the U.S. House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). The legislation now moves to the Senate, where changes to the text are anticipated. NACo continues to closely monitor the budget reconciliation process, with a focus on key county priorities – including health care, social safety net programs, immigration policy, and the extension of provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Below are key resources and updates on these critical issues. Budget Reconciliation Bill * U.S. House passes reconciliation bill: What it means for counties <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCAAUAAAA?target=%7B%22Targe tUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fus-house-passes-reconciliation-bill-what-it-means-counties%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=dhgqfqeyiyfAxhudBOvW0 SJbSOipV%2FkMsLFvhwlT8dw%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> | Advocacy Update * U.S. Congress begins work on budget reconciliation process <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCAAYAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22 %3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fus-congress-begins-work-budget-reconciliation-process-what-means-counties%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=ex0hHu0vrg%2F ENagStPG1sFDtlw2L9rK9RwhSTB2vPcw%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> | Advocacy Update Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program * Federal reforms to SNAP: What counties should know <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCAAcAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22ht tps%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fresource%252Ffederal-reforms-social-safety-net-programs-what-counties-should-know%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=bFPwI4Kf9jh8emRKDaC43a il%2FxeEzREoz0QgsaqRWi8%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> | Analysis Medicaid * Understanding Medicaid and why it matters to counties <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCAAgAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%2 2https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fresources%252Fmedicaid-and-counties-understanding-program-and-why-it-matters-counties-0%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=zj4Dp4G8tXMNn 6bcT8NjqBrjszbPfO5Fr6qlK9ikq4U%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> | Report Tax Policy * Counties and Tax Reform in 119th Congress <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCAAkAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A% 252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fresource%252Fadvocacy-toolkit-counties-and-tax-reform-119th-congress%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=tJbpJIAm%2BsXDW2VztVlxYK3Ft4D5AQjkkN32PbeUt1 U%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> | Toolkit * Municipal Bond Advocacy Toolkit <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCAAoAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fw ww.naco.org%252Fresource%252Fmunicipal-bonds-advocacy-toolkit%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=nk2oVTB9A5gKzqNvUFHLPm8B7S5d5k%2BRWhuRPICIrLo%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4b a3bb4334f6d8be15ee> | Toolkit * NACo releases new state and local tax (SALT) deduction data for 2022 showing why relief is necessary <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0u LaVhGH9cCAAsAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fnaco-releases-new-salt-deduction-data-2022-showing-why-relief-necessary%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B% 221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=4etXmG2w6rHwzT2EfgSUXmUn1aYvhMYbCoDqw7lr4Cc%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> | Advocacy Update Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Reauthorization/Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) * Support continued revenue sharing payments to National Forest counties <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCAAwAAAA?target=%7B%22 TargetUrl%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=Du UoNNiGhpKTe4TlIrh6geP%2F%2B62D7YjYgKc41HM%2Fm1o%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> | Policy Brief * Sen. Wyden pleads for 'noise' on Secure Rural Schools renewal <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCAA0AAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl %22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fsen-wyden-pleads-noise-secure-rural-schools-renewal%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=SiTzixqyKAJsFFp5Otzke8mzrRQpKtFT RoEmtfIt2tY%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> | County News Article * U.S. Senate passes Secure Rural Schools reauthorization <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCAA4AAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A %22https%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% 2FHPjridw3Q%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> | Advocacy Update * Provide Full Mandatory Funding for the PILT Program <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCAA8AAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22h ttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fresources%252Fprovide-full-mandatory-funding-payments-lieu-taxes-pilt-program%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=WwHlghgSXV0euaO2ZxGRWsvr% 2FBOJbWswnvil%2FTnma8U%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> | Policy Brief * Department of the Interior announces PILT funding total of over $621 million will be distributed to counties <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5o FwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCABAAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fdepartment-interior-announces-pilt-funding-total-over-621-million-will-be-distributed-counties%22 %2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=rU%2BGMTa3%2FsBlofCgNqRzuUbLQQy%2BltP6m8tcIuNaU8Y%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> | Advocacy Update <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/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCABEAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fresource%252F2025 -federal-funds-tracker%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=6JdOJKXiD4lw88Pbq6%2BIyZrdfPdX%2FjdoxbNpRuVOYe0%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> Executive Actions <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCABIAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252F resource%252F2025-federal-funds-tracker%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=6JdOJKXiD4lw88Pbq6%2BIyZrdfPdX%2FjdoxbNpRuVOYe0%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> During the first few months of his second term, President Trump has issued a record number of executive orders, surpassing those of any previous president over the same time period. NACo is closely monitoring these actions to assess their implications for counties. Read below for key updates and analysis. Sanctuary Jurisdictions * DHS releases list identifying sanctuary jurisdictions; Includes nearly 400 counties <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCABMAAAA? target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fdhs-releases-list-identifying-sanctuary-jurisdictions-includes-nearly-400-counties%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22 %3Anull%7D%7D&digest=cnm7vPwbzQC930MFMTctECXdXkbyOxmYZI9eg7ecXQo%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> | Advocacy Update * Impacts of immigration executive orders on local governments <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCABQAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl% 22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fnaco.sharefile.com%252Fshare%252Fview%252Fs0a6b2c0e9b9046c7a517bf4214eae05b%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=Y6CLe4X3aBr7S2RwQ8 yzckZRQtxe0GFqbU5fostkOZg%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> | FAQ/Webinar Resource * Local government legal center immigration webinar <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCABUAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22htt ps%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fsites%252Fdefault%252Ffiles%252F2025-05%252FLGLC%2520Immigration%2520Part%25202%2520Final.pdf%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=rD6JUfjQxKI %2B2FUrstlGn7WlG8l8zEKvqNF%2FCbZVgZc%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> | Webinar Slide Deck Federal Funding Freezes * Federal Funding Freeze Tracker <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCABYAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fww w.naco.org%252Fresource%252F2025-federal-funds-tracker%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=6JdOJKXiD4lw88Pbq6%2BIyZrdfPdX%2FjdoxbNpRuVOYe0%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4 334f6d8be15ee> | Tracker FEMA Reform * House draft bill text proposes FEMA reform package with major wins for counties <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCABcAAAA?targ et=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fhouse-draft-bill-text-proposes-fema-reform-package-major-wins-counties%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&di gest=Z%2F4HPvYmLbSFOi%2BtbONgl7nkmq4QXpukjgm0N8yQQQU%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> | Advocacy Update * NACo Intergovernmental Reform Task Force <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCABgAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%2 52F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fprogram%252Fintergovernmental-disaster-reform-task-force%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=ty1RMu4yrfS6B73K%2BG5NzZHZE3%2F0PZJRhp%2Bvd57BzC0%3D&secr etVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> | Task Force Broadband/Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program * NTIA releases new guidance on BEAD program funding rules <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCABkAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3 A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fntia-releases-new-guidance-bead-program-funding-rules%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=gLZYJESa37GABx1wPt5LExGEYRu0%2BBjh8 eAVUnAKjgU%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> | Advocacy Update * NTIA terminates Digital Equity Act grants <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCABoAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A% 252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fnews%252Fntia-terminates-digital-equity-act-grants%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=qV6BeOOQdi%2B7iKuMfWky0XDN4etCei8ILreA5RCTaN4%3D&secretVersion =a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> | Advocacy Update <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/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCABsAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org%252Fresource%252Fanal ysis-fy-2026-presidents-budget%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=hLZESlqpZeIkFOL94XNPuLqnSbpli1Olkn8GZ9%2Bs3RI%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f6d8be15ee> Federal Appropriations <https://public-usa.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/227b4c5a-99e5-4698-be04-ef85d0384bf3/r/G5oFwZmIh0uLaVhGH9cCABwAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fwww.naco.org %252Fresource%252Fanalysis-fy-2026-presidents-budget%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=hLZESlqpZeIkFOL94XNPuLqnSbpli1Olkn8GZ9%2Bs3RI%3D&secretVersion=a587597bbd2d4ba3bb4334f 6d8be15ee> In parallel with the budget reconciliation process (which applies to mandatory spending and revenue) Congress is undertaking its annual appropriations process for discretionary spending, which began with the president's budget request. NACo is tracking proposed increases, cuts and eliminations around key federal programs important to counties and advocating for the inclusion of county priorities in appropriations bills. 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