The document provides updates from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) on recent federal advocacy and legislative issues relevant to regional economic development. Key points include: - NADO submitted comments to federal agencies on opportunities zones, broadband mapping, and workforce funding. - The continuing resolution passed in November repealed a planned $7.6 billion highway funding rescission. - Bills introduced in Congress aim to establish rural investment funds and ensure rural representation in transportation policy. - NADO is partnering with other organizations on webinars and outreach related to legislation and upcoming conferences. - NADO's membership approved changes to the dues structure starting in 2020 to strengthen the organization.

1. NADO
Federal
Legislative
Update
Southwest Region Economic Development Association
December 4, 2019

2. NADO ADVOCACY UPDATES
RECENT ENGAGEMENT ON ADVOCACY ISSUES:
• FY 2020 appropriations
• FAST Act reauthorization
• Older Americans Act reauthorization
• EDA reauthorization and EDA RLF reform
• Broadband and FCC mapping
• OMB Super Circular

3. NADO ADVOCACY UPDATES
PUBLIC COMMENTS SUBMITTED FOR FEDERAL REGISTER:
• Opportunity Zones Comments Solicited by EDA
– How federal government can support the implementation of OZ program
– Key message: OZ program implementation more challenging in rural
communities
• Broadband Comments Solicited by FCC on $20 Billion Rural
Digital Opportunity Fund
– Joint Comments with NACo
– Key message: Existing FCC maps are flawed; need for better data
• Wagner-Peyser Issue
– Changes to the rules governing Wagner-Peyser funds (WIOA)
– Key message: local control of funds is crucial
• OMB Super Circular
– Compliance supplement
– Key message: revisions are needed to OMB super circular

4. Appropriations Timeline
Looking Back:
• Sept. 27, 2019: CR #1 signed into law
• Oct. 1, 2019: Fiscal Year 2020 began
• Nov. 21, 2019: CR #1 expired
• Nov. 21, 2019: CR #2 signed into law
Looking Ahead:
• Dec. 20, 2019: CR #2 will expire
• Congress still aiming for full-year bills
• Full-year CR has numerous drawbacks
• Gov’t shutdown possible

5. Good News in CR #2:
FAST Act Rescission Repealed
• The CR signed into law on Nov. 21 successfully
repealed the $7.6 billion highway funding rescission
• (The rescission was an element of the FAST Act when
it was originally passed)
• The original provision was set to go into effect on July
1, 2020. Would have rescinded $7.6 billion in federal-
aid highway program contract authority beginning
on July 1, 2020, which would have negatively
impacted regions.

6. FY 2020 Appropriations Status Highlights
Final
FY18
Final
FY19
President
Request
FY20
House
FY20
Senate
FY20
Economic Development
Administration 301.5 million 304 million
30 million
(elimination) 540 million 319.5 million
USDA Rural Development 3 billion 3 billion 3.7 billion 3.9 billion 3.1 billion
DOL Employment and
Training Administration 10 billion 9.9 billion 7.8 billion 10.6 billion --
HUD CDBG 3.3 billion 3.3 billion
0
(elimination) 3.6 billion 3.3 billion*
EPA Brownfields 80 million 80 million 62 million 105 million 110.5 million
DOT BUILD (TIGER) 1.5 billion 900 million 1 billion 1 billion 1 billion
* = subcommittee only

7. FY 2020 Appropriations Status Highlights
Regional Commissions
Final
FY18
Final
FY19
President
Request
FY20
House
FY20
Senate
FY20
Appalachian Regional Commission 155 million 165 million 165 million 170 million 175 million*
Delta Regional Authority 25 million 25 million
2.5 million
(elimination) 15 million 30 million*
Denali Commission 30 million 15 million 7.3 million 15 million 15 million*
Northern Border Regional Commission 15 million 20 million 850 thousand 22 million 25 million*
Southeast Crescent Regional Commission 250 thousand 250 thousand -
250
thousand 0*
* = subcommittee only

8. NADO ADVOCACY UPDATES
LEGISLATION INTRODUCED OR DRAFTED:
Senator Gillibrand (NY): S. 2704 introduced
• Rebuild Rural Act
- Proposes the establishment of a $50 billion rural
partnership fund
Senator Durbin (IL): S. 2518 introduced
• Rural Economic Infrastructure Equity Act of 2019
- Proposes the establishment of an Office of Rural
Economic Investment
- Would help ensure rural communities are
adequately represented in federal transportation
policy and decision-making
Senator Manchin (WV): language in appropriations bills
• GIS/Spatial Analysis, Planning, Broadband Mapping
- Technical assistance and resources for rural
communities and RDOs

9. NADO, NARC, and n4a:
Joint Webinar Series on OAA
Webinar 1: Webinar 2:
Autumn Campbell, Senior Director, Public Policy and Advocacy, n4a
Featured Speaker:

10. Continued Engagement with
Coalitions and Partners
EDA Coalition Letter to House T&I
Sincerely,
National Association of Development Organizations
Rural Community Assistance Partnership, Inc.
National Association of Counties
U.S. Conference of Mayors
National League of Cities
National Association of Regional Councils
American Public Works Association
International Economic Development Council
Small Business Majority
Council of State Community Development Agencies
University Economic Development Association

11. Gearing Up for the 2020 NADO & DDAA
Washington Conference
Save the Date:
Sun March 15 – Wed March 18, 2020
Crystal Gateway Marriot, Arlington VA

12. New USDA Under Secretary for Rural
Development
Sworn in on September 17, 2019

13. Strategic
Action Plan
G
G

14. Strategic
Action Plan
P
Project Timeline
June – August 2018
Scenario Development
August – October 2018
Strategy Development
September – December 2018
Stakeholder Engagement
January – August 2019
Development of Strategic Action Plan

15. Strategic
Pillars
G
• Strengthen Membership Base
• Build Institutional Innovation
• Create New Partnerships
• Promote Organizational and Staff
Capacity
• Broaden Advocacy and Networking
• Expand Organizational Resources

16. G
Strategic
Framework

17. G
Strengthen membership outreach programs
Form an Emerging Leaders program
Create internal member portal to share
resources
Develop robust training for Emerging
Leaders
Restructure NADO membership dues
Strengthen
Membership
Base

18. G
.
Measurable
Outcomes

19. G
• Board Approval of Strategic Action Plan
• Recognize innovative practices through
membership awards program
• Strengthen relationships with other national
association leadership to expand or broaden
partnerships
• Improve marketing and branding
• Develop a plan for increasing organizational
resources
• Restructure NADO membership dues
2020 Goals

20. NADO.ORG

21. G
NADO Dues
Modification
Atthe2019 Annual BusinessMeeting,NADO’smembershipapprovedthefollowingdues
structureeffectiveJanuary1,2020:
Membership Level Current 2020 2021
Single PurposeMember(EDD only) none $1,000 $1,000
GeneralNewMember (First year) $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
GeneralMember $2,000 $2,500 $3,000
SustainingMember $3,000 $3,500 $4,000
PlatinumMember $4,000 $4,500 $5,000
PlatinumPlusMember $6,000 $6,500 $7,000
AssociateMember $ 500 $ 750 $1,000
SustainingAssociateMember $1,000 $1,500 $2,000

22. Questions?