BUD · Budget/Appropriations
Advocate for critical funding needs for county government through community project funding and congressionally directed spending in FY2027; educate delegation members regarding public safety challenges and needs; advocate for inclusion of community project funding in explanatory statements for HR 5371, HR 5342, S 2354, and HR 4552; oppose proposed OMB rule, Docket OMB-2026-0034, changing criteria for award of federal funding and certainty of grant agreements
Literal federal measure citations: HR 5371, HR 5342, S 2354, HR 4552
LAW · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Advocate for critical funding needs for county government through community project funding and congressionally directed spending in FY2027; educate delegation members regarding public safety challenges and needs; engagement with House and Senate offices regarding sources of funding for county detention centers, including nontraditional sources such as USDA and Homeland Security
DIS · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Advocate for critical funding needs for county government and first responders through community project funding and congressionally directed spending in FY2027; oppose proposed OMB rule, Docket OMB-2026-0034, changing criteria for award of federal funding and certainty of grant agreements and FEMA disaster assistance
