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Read the weekly Washington Snapshot to get a glimpse at some of the pressing issues we’re engaged in here in Washington.

Washington Snapshot: House Education and Labor Committee Approves Higher Education Overhaul; New York Lawmakers study response to federal government shutdowns

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... Another Government Shutdown? House Education and Labor Committee Approves Higher Education Overhaul Ways and Means Committee Closed-Door Meeting on Opportunity Zones Treasury Department Announces New Opportunity Zone Reporting Requirements 2019 National…

Washington Snapshot: Senate Votes on States Efforts to Address Tax Law Caps; Congress Must Approve Budget Extension Before Nov. 21

Welcome back! After a brief hiatus, SNAPSHOT returns! In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... Senate Votes on States Efforts to Address Tax Law Caps Congress Must Approve Budget Extension Before Nov. 21 Senate Votes on Bid to Block SALT Cap Regulations Another Government Funding Countdown?…

Washington Snapshot: Senate Action on Budget Deal Done; Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates

Note: Last week we said we were taking a break while Congress was in recess, however we decided to send an update due to the Senate deliberations over the budget this week and other important updates. We still encourage you to connect with your representatives while they are on recess and back in…

Washington Snapshot: Budget Agreement Passed by House; Moving onto 2020 Appropriations Bills

In This Week's Snapshot... Budget Agreement Passed by the House Moving onto 2020 Appropriations Bills Senate Approves New Defense Secretary Student Loan Debt Legislation Unveiled USDA Proposes to Narrow Food Stamp Eligibility Department of Labor Resources for Hurricane Recovery States…

Washington Snapshot: A Budget Deal Could Be Reached Before August Recess; States Sue to Challenge IRS SALT Workaround Rule

In This Week's Snapshot... A Budget Deal Reached? House Repeals the ACA Cadillac Tax Department of Agriculture Scientists Relocated from DC Federal Reserve Board Beige Book Published States Sue to Challenge IRS SALT Workaround Rule Most Legislative Sessions End, Budget Crises Emerge News…

Washington Snapshot: Talks About Raising the Debt Ceiling Resume; Judge Denies DOJ Bid to Swap Lawyers for Census Citizenship Question Case

In This Week's Snapshot... Talks About Raising the Debt Ceiling Resume Department of Education Invites Applications EDA Prioritizes Applications for Projects Located in Opportunity Zones IRS’ National Taxpayer Advocate Report: Recommended EITC Reforms Judge Denies DOJ Bid to Swap Lawyers for…

Washington Snapshot: House Ways & Means Subcommittee Hearing on SALT, Repeal of UBIT Fringe Benefits Provision Passes Committee

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... House Ways & Means Subcommittee Hearing on SALT Repeal of UBIT Fringe Benefits Provision Passes Committee Change in the Private Foundation Excise Tax Passes Committee Supreme Court Rules on Census Citizenship Question Wayfair and Tax-Exempt…

Washington Snapshot: Important House Ways & Means Markup; 2019 USA Giving Report is Out

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... Important House Ways & Means Markup 2019 USA Giving Report is Out Nonprofit Relief Act Introduced to Remove Tax Barriers Some States Facing Government Shutdowns New York Holding Firm in Support of Nonprofit Nonpartisanship News from the Hill…

Washington Snapshot: Fiscal 2020 Minibus; Federal Cash Crisis for Humanitarian Assistance at the Border

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... Fiscal 2020 Minibus Federal Cash Crisis for Humanitarian Assistance at the border House Ways and Means Subcommittee Hearing on Ending the TCJA Tax Treasury Department Issue Final SALT Rules FEMA: Building Resilience Capital Cities Looking to Nonprofits…

Washington Snapshot: Disaster Aid Bill Passes; Budget Caps Deal in Sight

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... Disaster Aid Bill Finally Passes Budget Caps Deal in Sight? Proposed Senate Bill Would Reveal Donations to Higher Ed House Ways and Means Member Day Hearing State Legislative Roundup News from the Hill Disaster Aid Bill Finally Passed and Heading to…

Washington Snapshot: CHARITY Act Reintroduced in the Senate; No Budget Deal So Far

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... CHARITY Act Reintroduced in the Senate No Budget Deal So Far Deal on Disaster Aid Funding Reached States Enacting, Extending Giving Incentives New Jersey Donor Disclosure Bucks Federal Requirements News from the Hill CHARITY Act Reintroduced in the…

Washington Snapshot: Opportunity Zones Accountability Legislation; BUDGET BRIEFING: No Caps Deal, No GOP Support for House Bills

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... Opportunity Zones Accountability Legislation BUDGET BRIEFING: No Caps, No Deal Disaster Aid Package in Sight? Pell Grants and Other Education Bills No Plan for Third Round of Opportunity Zones Rules New DOL Grants Available States Tax Policy Changes and…

Washington Snapshot: Preserve Charities and Houses of Worship Act Introduced; Request for Information on Opportunity Zones Regulations

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... Preserve Charities and Houses of Worship Act Introduced Request for Information on Opportunity Zones Regulations At-Risk Community Index for 2020 Census States Continue Enacting Targeted Tax Credits The Council Hosted Public Policy Preconference in…

Washington Snapshot: House Passes Bill to Redesign the IRS; Bill Related to Opportunity Zones Reintroduced

Please note, we will take a break from publishing Washington Snapshot while Congress is on recess from April 15-26, as well as during the week of the Leading Together 2019 Conference. Our next edition is scheduled for May 9. However, if any important executive or regulatory developments occur, we…

Washington Snapshot: Possible Retirement Overhaul, Bill to Redesign the IRS Clears Committee

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... Preserve Charities and Houses of Worship Act Introduced Request for Information on Opportunity Zones Regulations At-Risk Community Index for 2020 Census States Continue Enacting Targeted Tax Credits The Council Hosted Public Policy Preconference in…

Washington Snapshot: Ways and Means Committee Hearing on 2017 Tax Law, House Fails to Override Trump Veto on National Emergency

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Ways and Means Committee Hearing on 2017 Tax Law House Unable to Override Trump Veto on National Emergency State Charitable Giving Incentive Bills Moving Forward News from the Hill Ways and Means Committee Hearing on 2017 Tax Law Yesterday the House Ways…

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