2026 Legislative Conference
2026 NACCED Legislative ConferenceThursday, February 19
Sponsored by U.S. Representative Emmanuel Cleaver
This year’s NACCED Capitol Hill Briefing will convene local county leaders for a discussion on the effectiveness of federal housing, community and economic development programs. County leaders will share firsthand experiences implementing federal programs and highlight successes that have delivered meaningful results for localities. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear recommendations on improving federal program flexibility, efficiency and long-term impact. This briefing is an excellent opportunity to gain insight into the critical role counties play in advancing effective federal programs directly impacting NACCED members.
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Friday, February 20 - Virtual Option Available
Josh and Jared are back for our annual Washington Update to provide NACCED members with a timely overview of key legislative and regulatory developments shaping housing, community and economic development policy in 2026. Attendees will gain the latest insights on congressional activity, administrative actions, and federal fiscal decisions impacting NACCED priority programs.
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Join us for a comprehensive overview of recent federal updates and emerging issues shaping the grantmaking landscape. Participants will learn top strategies for strengthening compliance systems and writing protocols including managing terms and conditions, narrative writing, reporting, eligibility tracking and much more! The session will also provide an update on CDBG and HOME by highlighting how recent executive actions and HUD updates may impact local activities. Attendees will additionally get a chance to work through practical discussion questions with guided responses designed to reinforce key concepts.
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Federal agencies are resetting decades-old regulations and practices under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (“PRWORA”) to prohibit federally-funded services to noncitizens who do not meet “Qualified Alien” requirements. This policy change expands long-standing assistance restrictions tied to immigration status by requiring verification of citizenship or immigration status, of otherwise program-eligible individuals, in certain federal programs for the first time. Join us for a discussion of key impacts of new Federal program policies under PRWORA, lead Federal agency guidance, and the evolving landscape of immigration policies in Federally-assisted safety net and other grant programs.
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Counties serve as primary coordinators of response, rebuilding and long-term community stabilization. This session will provide NACCED members with a comprehensive look at the evolving disaster recovery landscape including lessons learned from recent disasters and the landscape of coordination between local, state and federal partners.
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