Texas counties and the services they provide are greatly impacted by the decisions made in Washington, D.C. The TAC Legislative Services department understands this and is your liaison to federal policy makers. Through partnership with the National Association of Counties, TAC makes sure Texas county government’s voice is heard in our nation’s capital.
Federal Issues of Importance
American Rescue Plan – The $1.9 trillion funding package broadly outlines how counties may use the federal money to assist with COVID-related expenses.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – This historic investment in our nation’s infrastructure provides $973 billion over five years from FY 2022 through FY 2026, including $550 billion in new investments for all modes of transportation, water, power, and energy, environmental remediation, public lands, broadband and resilience.
Broadband Expansion – An important issue for counties that has become even more critical as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. A coordinated approach between federal, state and local governments to advance broadband deployment and accessibility while preserving local decision-making is needed.
The Inflation Reduction Act – The largest federal clean energy investment in U.S. history offers Texas counties the opportunity to pursue clean energy initiatives and reduce emissions through new competitive grant programs, local resiliency investments and clean energy tax credits.
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County News, February 15, 2022With the American Rescue Plan in one hand and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in the other, President Joe Biden came home to kindred spirits from the start of his political career, when he was a New Castle County, Del. Council member.…read more
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New York Times, April 5, 2021President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan on March 11, enacting a nearly $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package with benefits including another round of stimulus payments, an extension of unemployment benefits and generous tax breaks to low- and moderate-income people.…read more
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National Public Radio, March 11, 2021President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package on Thursday. The colossal bill, known as the American Rescue Plan, allocates money for vaccines, schools, small businesses and anti-poverty programs such as an expanded child tax credit that will mean new monthly payments to many parents.…read more
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NACo, May 10, 2021As the COVID-19 situation brings increased demands in teleworking, virtual learning and even telemedicine, counties are turning to public hotspots to meet the needs of residents.…read more
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