NGA ADVOCACY LIBRARY

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Letter Urging CARES Act Funding for Medicaid Providers

The Honorable Alex AzarSecretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services200 Independence Avenue SWWashington, DC 20201The Honorable Seema VermaAdministrator, Centers ...

NGA REAL ID Letter to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation

The nation’s governors want to work with Congress and DHS to enhance the REAL ID Act and we look forward ...
Council Letter on Guard Mobilization Extensions for COVID-19

Council Letter on Guard Mobilization Extensions for COVID-19

(6 May 2020) Governors across the country are working diligently and rapidly to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. As each ...
Coalition Letter Addressing Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure Needs Due To COVID-19

Coalition Letter Addressing Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure Needs Due To COVID-19

April 28, 2020 The Honorable Mitch McConnellMajority LeaderUnited States SenateU.S. Capitol Building, Room S-230Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Chuck SchumerMinority ...
Joint Letter on the 2020 Water Resources Development Act

Joint Letter on the 2020 Water Resources Development Act

April 24, 2020 The Honorable John BarrassoChairmanCommittee on the Environment and Public WorksUnited States Senate307 Dirksen Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC ...

Governors’ Letter Regarding COVID-19 Aid Request

The Honorable Mitch McConnellMajority Leader, United States SenateU.S. Capitol Building, Room S-230Washington, DC 20510The Honorable Chuck SchumerMinority Leader, United States ...

Follow-Up: Coalition Letter on Fiscal Year 2020 Preparedness Grant Requirements

April 9, 2020 The Honorable Chad WolfActing SecretaryDepartment of Homeland SecurityWashington, D.C. 20528 The Honorable Pete GaynorAdministratorFederal Emergency Management Agency500 ...

Letter to U.S. Department of Education Regarding Education Stabilization Fund

April 3, 2020The Honorable Betsy DeVosSecretary, U.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20202Dear Secretary DeVos: On behalf of ...

Coalition Letter on Fiscal Year 2020 Preparedness Grant Requirements

April 3, 2020 The Honorable Chad WolfActing SecretaryDepartment of Homeland SecurityWashington, D.C. 20528 The Honorable Pete GaynorAdministratorFederal Emergency Management Agency500 ...

Letter Requesting FEMA Waive Cost-Share Requirements

April 2, 2020 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear President Trump: ...

Request for Guidance on the Coronavirus Relief Fund

March 28, 2020 The Honorable Steven Mnuchin Secretary of the Treasury U.S. Department of Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, ...

State and Local Government Organizations Seek Pause on Public Comments on Rulemaking Processes

March 20, 2020 President Donald J. Trump The White House1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: On behalf ...