Federal Advocacy

This Week in D.C.

Early Recesses, Cancelled Recesses, and a Supreme Court Shift on Injunctions

July 24, 2025
It’s calendar chaos in the Capitol while the Supreme Court has wrapped up its term with a decision that could reshape the legal landscape for cities.

Congress Returns to DC and Rescinds Funds While the Courts Weigh in on Immigration Enforcement

July 17, 2025
Congress returned to Washington this week, focusing on budget rescissions, while judicial activity continues across the country with direct and indirect implications for cities.

Congress Takes a Break but the 2026 Budget Looms Large

July 10, 2025
Congress is taking a break this week after passing H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Lawmakers will soon shift to the FY 2026 budget, which must be finished before October 1.

HR 1 at a Glance: Three Community-Building Tax Credits Georgia Cities Need to Know

July 02, 2025
This week, Congress is debating and amending HR 1, otherwise known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” It includes three key tax provisions in the bill of importance to Georgia cities: Opportunity Zones, the New Markets Tax Credit, and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.

GMA Federal Policy Council Meets in Savannah

June 26, 2025

Interest Form for GMA-FEMA Meeting, Electric Vehicle Investments on Hold

June 19, 2025

Interest Form for GMA-FEMA Roundtable, Updated BEAD Guidance, Local Control of AI

June 12, 2025

Rescissions Package, Federal Funding Cuts, Opportunity Zones

June 06, 2025

Restructuring FEMA, Surface Transportation Reauthorization, Municipal Bonds

May 29, 2025

Preserve CDBG Call to Action, Digital Equity Act, GMA on Capitol Hill

May 22, 2025

Flexibility with PFAS Compliance, Transportation Dollars Approved, Movement on Reconciliation

May 15, 2025

Shaping Federal Policy on Surface Transportation & More

May 08, 2025

Redefining Waters of the U.S., Executive Actions Affect Public Safety

May 01, 2025

EPA Regulatory Rollback; Changes in Federal Grants Terms

April 24, 2025

“Megabill” In the Works in Congress; Courts Rule on EPA Funding

April 17, 2025

FEMA Closes BRIC Program, Ongoing Legal Action, Be Proactive

April 10, 2025

ARPA Reporting and Municipal Bonds

April 03, 2025

Treasury, FEMA & Other Agencies Implement President Trump’s Executive Orders

March 27, 2025

Reviewing Grant Awards for Policy Alignment, Government Averts Shutdown

March 20, 2025

Averting Government Shutdown

March 13, 2025

Takeaways from Presidential Address to Congress

March 07, 2025

Federal Resources for Disaster Relief and Housing and Homelessness Programs

February 27, 2025

Congressionally Directed Spending and Federal Budget Talks

February 20, 2025

Government Efficiency Efforts, Federal Grants Processes

February 13, 2025

Future of Federal Funding, Immigration and Trump’s Cabinet

February 06, 2025

What Cities Should Know About the Federal Funding “Freeze”

January 30, 2025