Advocacy


Published on Jun 17, 2025

Engage on federal issues—Sign on to one or all of these letters of support

Contact: Candice Bock, Jacob Ewing

Advocacy opportunities abound at the federal level as budget season picks up and Congress debates policy and funding decisions. Your congressional delegation needs to hear from you about your city or town needs and the impacts of federal programs. NLC has drafted letters of support on key issues of interest to cities. Read each one, revise as needed to tailor your message, and send to your members of Congress.

  • Encourage your members of Congress to protect the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds. More
  • Advocate for municipal liability protection in PFAS legislation. More
  • Protect IRA clean energy and direct pay programs. More
  • CDBG and HOME funds at risk in federal budget. More
  • Advocate for your community’s needs as Congress prepares to renew the federal transportation bill. More
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