1. National Association of Counties
2013 Steering Committee Legislative Priorities

2. Rural Action Caucus
• Relief from unfunded federal
mandates

3. Rural Action Caucus
• Reauthorization of the Farm Bill
with a focus on Rural
Development

4. Rural Action Caucus
• Renewed focus on improving
rural healthcare and substance
abuse programs with a focus on
rural veterans and youth

5. Rural Action Caucus
• Secure funding for Secure Rural
Schools (SRS) and Payment in
Lieu of Taxes (PILT)

6. Rural Action Caucus
• Implementation of the key rural
provisions of the new Surface
Transportation Law (MAP-21)