NGA ADVOCACY LIBRARY
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Public Health and Disaster Response Task Force Letter on FY25 appropriations
The Honorable Patty MurrayChairSenate Committee on AppropriationsCapitol Building S-146AWashington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Susan CollinsVice ChairSenate Committee on AppropriationsCapitol Building ...
Congressional Briefing on Building Readiness and Strengthening Resiliency to Combat Disasters and Emerging Threats
On May 7, 2024, the NGA Public Health and Disaster Response Task Force held a congressional briefing on building readiness ...
Governors Respond to Discussion with Air Force Secretary Kendall on National Guard Proposal
Washington, D.C.– National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Governor Spencer Cox of Utah and Vice Chair Governor Jared Polis of Colorado ...
Education, Workforce and Community Investment Task Force FY25 Appropriations Priorities
The Honorable Patty MurrayChairSenate Committee on AppropriationsCapitol Building S-146AWashington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Susan CollinsVice ChairSenate Committee on AppropriationsCapitol Building ...
Letter to DOD on Maintaining Governor Authority of National Guard
"National Guard assets are critical components of states’ and territories’ responses to crises. Governors must maintain full authority as Commanders ...
Letter to DOD On Legislative Proposal 480
"The Council of Governors respectfully, and with the strongest terms, objects to the Department’s proposal, LP 480. We ask that ...
Governors Urge Congress to Pass Legislation to Support U.S. Allies
WASHINGTON D.C. – The National Governors Association (NGA) today called on Congress to come together and pass legislation to support America’s national ...
Congressional Briefing on Environmental Protection
On April 10, 2024, NGA’s Economic Development and Revitalization Task Force and the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) hosted ...
Governors Issue Statement on National Guard Assets
WASHINGTON – Today, National Governors Association Chair Governor Spencer Cox of Utah and Vice Chair Governor Jared Polis of Colorado ...
NGA Sends Letter Outlining WRDA Priorities
NGA sent a joint letter to the leaders of the Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works and the ...
Governors Call on Congress to Keep Government Open
Washington, DC – Today, National Governors Association Chair Governor Spencer Cox of Utah and Vice Chair Governor Jared Polis of ...
Letter to FEMA on Improving Disaster Response and Recovery
Based on experience and feedback provided from states and territories we have compiled the following recommendations for reform in disaster ...
