NGA Government Relations

The Office of Government Relations works to ensure that Governors’ views are represented in shaping federal policy by maintaining regular contact with congressional leaders and key administration officials, keeping up-to-date information on critical state–federal issues and coordinating state action.

We work closely with Governors’ Washington, D.C., office representatives, state-federal contacts and other state and local government organizations to maximize the effectiveness of NGA’s lobbying activities. Specifically, our staff serve as policy experts and liaisons to Congress and executive branch agencies and coordinate the work and policy activities of NGA committees.

Spotlight

The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, a bipartisan law, focuses on federal aid to encourage the construction of microprocessor manufacturing facilities in the United States. The objective is to reduce U.S. reliance on overseas chip supply chains, and increased authorizations to boost the nation’s science and technology base.
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The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022, aims to combat gun violence, and includes provisions that will improve access to mental health care and help equip schools with the resources necessary to keep schools safe.
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Staff

Tiffany Waddell—Director of Government Relations
Renee Antoine—Legislative Director
Tim Carlton—Legislative Director
Richard Lukas—Legislative Director
Alexis Howard—Legislative Associate
Mackenzi Matthews—Legislative Associate
Courtney Scarbin—Legislative Associate

NGA Task Forces & Council of Governors

Public Health and Disaster Response Task Force

Council Of Governors

NGA Government Relations

Spotlight

Staff

NGA Task Forces & Council of Governors

Advocacy Communications Library

Letter to Senate HELP Committee on PREVENT Pandemics Act

Governors Urge Congress to Find Agreement on Innovation and Competition Legislation

Governors Issue Statement on COVID Federal Funding and State and Local Recovery Funds

Congress Fulfills Commitments to States and Territories Under the 2022 Spending Deal

Safeguarding Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

NGA Commends 100 Percent FEMA Reimbursement to States, Tribes and Territories for Continued Pandemic Response

Letter on the FY 2022 Omnibus Appropriations Package

Governors Ready to Deploy $5 Billion for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Governors Ready to Deploy Infrastructure Funds on Behalf of States and Territories

State and Local Government Groups Call on Congress to Provide Greater Flexibility with Relief Aid

7 Organizations Representing State and Local Governments Commend House Infrastructure Vote

Governors Applaud House Infrastructure Vote