This week, the National Association of Counties (NACo) penned a letter to leadership in the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate outlining priorities in coronavirus (COVID-19) response legislation currently being negotiated. NACo’s priorities include prioritized funding for public health programs, infrastructure and telecommunications development, human services programs, and stable funding for the Federal Payments in Lieu of Taxes and the Secure Rural Schools program.
NACo is urging Congress to act quickly to pass legislation so that counties can implement containment and community mitigation strategies to preserve the health and safety of residents and economic vitality in these communities. RCRC-member counties are encouraged to share NACo’s letter with their respective members of Congress (please cc RCRC if your county sends a letter).
NACo’s letter to House and Senate leadership can be accessed here.