Legislation and policy activities are critical to advancing the role and voice of regions. NARC is responsible for representing regional planning organizations in Congress and with the federal executive agencies. NARC staff work through a committee-guided and local elected official board-driven structure in developing and executing national legislative policies.

The Government Affairs section provides information about NARC’s policy positions, current activities, relevant resources and how members and their local governments can take action on issues of importance. Contact NARC staff for further information or to assist in your advocacy efforts.

Learn More:

• NARC Policy Focus and Process
• Policy Positions
  • 2013 Advocacy Document
  • 2013 Legislative Priorities
• Federal Budget
• Regional Infrastructure Improvement Zones

Related Links:

THOMAS (Library of Congress) – to research legislation, laws and related items
U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate Committees
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. House Committees
Congressional Budget Office - provides analysis on budgetary and economic issues for Congress
Congressional Research Service - provides policy and legal analysis and reports for Congress

The White House
White House Office of Management & Budget
Federal Agencies
Federal Register - documents the actions of Federal agencies
Federal Regulations

Contact

Shannon Baxevanis, 202.986.1032 x217 or shannon@narc.org