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The ASAE Board of Directors recently approved a strategic investment in research to quantify the “Power of Associations” and provide ASAE and the broader association community with compelling data to support the economic impact of associations. The “Power of Associations” research will include national, state and congressional district-specific data on Read more

In a recent pulse survey conducted by Public Affairs Council, Americans ranked associations among the top three sources for political news and information. The annual Public Affairs Pulse survey of 2,219 adults, conducted in early September, also explored how concerned Americans are about the integrity of the 2024 elections, how Read more

Advocacy by the Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition is gaining momentum right as Congress returns from summer recess. The more than 600 member organizations that have joined are making notable progress in their support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act led by Representatives Rob Wittman (R-Va.) and Abigail Spanberger Read more

After advocacy from ASAE’s members and the ASAE Public Policy team, last week the Nevada Congressional delegation wrote a delegation letter to the FTC calling on them to take action on the issue of fraudulent business impersonation. According to the letter, business and government impersonators cause damages estimated at $2.6 Read more

Plan to join ASAE in Washington on Tuesday, March 5 – Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in Washington, DC for the annual legislative fly-in. Registration includes two days of policy education, advocacy, and networking. During ASAE’s Fly In, attendees will: Inform Hill staff about how their associations build up America’s economy, Read more

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Jerry Moran have introduced the Visa Processing Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the prolonged delays in visa processing. These delays have left some individuals waiting for an interview for more than two years due to extended wait times from pandemic-related restrictions that Read more

The White House has called on Congress to pass a short-term funding measure to ensure the continuation of government operations beyond September 30. Congress returns from August recess on September 5th (Senate) and 12th (House), leaving very few legislative days before the end of the current fiscal year. Disagreement between Read more

The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act has made significant progress with the addition of a key House member to the list of co-cosponsors. Congressman Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) has joined the ranks as the 57th cosponsor, bringing substantial influence. Rep. Kelly is not only a member of the Ways Read more

ASAE is preparing to submit an amicus curiae brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, supporting the United States Soccer Federation's request for the Court to review a case with significant implications for associations. The case revolves around whether a plaintiff challenging an association for alleged antitrust violations can include association Read more

The Biden administration has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking from the Department of Labor to extend overtime pay eligibility to over 3 million workers. The initiative comes after a previous similar attempt by the Obama administration over eight years ago to revise overtime eligibility regulations under the Fair Labor Read more

Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chair Martin Gruenberg announced on Monday that his agency is planning new regulations for banks with more $100 billion, including a proposal for how to ensure an orderly dissolution and sale of a large bank in case of failure. Gruenberg also hinted at potential adjustments to Read more

Shortly after officially launching, the Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition has already grown to 560 member organizations and recently launched a new website and held its first meeting to plan advocacy activity. The coalition, led by ASAE and the Professional Certification Coalition, has organized to champion bipartisan legislation called the Freedom to Read more

NBC News has reported that Speaker Kevin McCarthy told members of the House Republicans Conference that it may be necessary to pass a short-term government funding bill to prevent a shutdown in the coming fall. The move stems from the limited time available for Congress to reach a full-year funding Read more

House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith (R-MO) and Oversight Subcommittee Chair David Schweikert (R-AZ), issued a letter this week on regulations surrounding political involvement by tax-exempt organizations. In the letter, Reps. Smith and Schweikert cited potential for foreign influence through 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) groups in American elections and sought Read more

The Tomorrow's Workforce Coalition now has more than 500 trade associations, professional societies, businesses, and employers as members to support the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (S. 722 / H.R. 1477). The coalition, led by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Professional Certification Coalition (PCC), Read more

The probability of tax legislation being voted on by the US House of Representatives this year is beginning to seem low. The House Republicans' tax-cut package, comprising three bills, has been stagnant since June 13, as it lacks Democratic support and the required votes to pass in the House. With Read more

The National Governors Association’s new "Disagree Better" initiative seeks to address the problem of polarization in American society by encouraging constructive dialogue and healthy conflict resolution. The initiative acknowledges that being nice to each other is helpful but not enough. Instead, the focus is on learning how to disagree in Read more

As the September 30 deadline to fund the federal government approaches, the House and Senate find themselves on a collision course, risking another government shutdown. A group of House conservatives is determined to hold the line on spending and pressure House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to do the same. They believe Read more

The House Ways & Means Committee has advanced a Republican tax cut bill that proposes an additional $4,000 deduction for joint federal tax filers and $2,000 for single filers. The "guaranteed deduction bonus" is part of the GOP's plan to increase standard deductions in tax years 2024 and 2025 for Read more

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), amidst heated debate and several controversial amendments addressing contentious social issues. The bill authorized funding for the Department of Defense The version of the NDAA passed by the House allocates $886 billion for national defense programs Read more

Approximately 370 different organizations now have joined ASAE and the Professional Certification Coalition in the Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition to actively promote bipartisan legislation called the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (S. 722 / H.R. 1477). The coalition's goal is to support professionals, organizations, industries, and professions that rely Read more

Nonprofits have historically played a crucial role in promoting democracy and driving systems change through advocacy and public engagement. However, over the past two decades, there has been a decline in nonprofit involvement in these critical activities, despite the increasing need for their impact. A new research report by Independent Read more

The ASAE Government Relations and Advocacy Professionals Advisory Council (GRAPAC) has scheduled two upcoming webinars to help association government relations professionals generate revenue and manage state lobbyists. The first webinar, titled “How to Generate Revenue for Advocacy Efforts,” will take place May 17 from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. ET. Speakers include Read more