Public Policy

Reach out to educate@cof.org for access to the recording. Council members were invited to join informal roundtable discussions with several federal agencies to learn more about their implementation of the American Rescue Plan and other priorities, including the cross-government equity action plans…

Join us for the Council on Foundations’ 2022 Public Policy Summit – where we will come together as a virtual community to explore philanthropy’s role as a bridge-builder. Gain an insider’s view of how the midterm elections reshape the political landscape for philanthropy and learn how foundations…

What's Happening This Week... Uniting Americans Through Service: Philanthropy and AmeriCorps "Meet and Greet" Nonprofit Strength and Partnership Act Introduced in the House Council Submits Comments on Foreign Agents Registration Act…

What's Happening This Week... On the Blog: Jamie Merisotis, Chair of New Ethics Task Force Foundations on the Hill 2022 Wraps Up Council Submits Testimony to Senate Finance Committee House Holds Hearing on Enhancements to…

What's Happening This Week... Register Now for Foundations on the Hill House Passes Retirement Legislation President Biden Releases FY2023 Budget Request Department of Commerce Announces New Strategic Plan Pilot…

What's Happening This Week... Register Now for Foundations on the Hill Last Chance to Apply for HUD Secretary's Award House to Vote on Retirement Bill Next Week President Biden to Release FY2023 Budget Request Monday…

What's Happening This Week... Senate Finance Committee Holds Hearing on Charitable Giving Congressional Research Service Releases Report on Charitable Deduction Census Undercount of Young Children Persists in 2020 National…

What's Happening This Week... Senate Finance Committee to Hold Hearing on Charitable Giving and Nonprofit Sector Summary: Congress's FY2022 Government Funding Bill Members of the Ways and Means Committee Send Letter Opposing…

What is the Council’s Public Policy Action Network? The Council’s Public Policy Action Network is a group of foundation leaders committing their voices, experiences, and networks to engage and educate federal elected officials to foster a policy environment in which philanthropy can thrive.…

What's Happening This Week... Council Launches Recommendations to Strengthen Community Philanthropy ACE Act Introduced in the House Child Tax Credit Day of Action - February 8 IRS Issues Notices on Nonprofit Retirement Plans…

What You Need to Know About Public Policy This Week... News From the Council White House Fact Sheet Summarizes New Federal Funds for Local Communities National Solar Credit Ready Initiative and Philanthropic Partnership Department of Commerce Seeks Community of Practice Leader Democrats…

What You Need to Know About Public Policy This Week... News From the Council Midterms and Retirements Shake Up Tax-Writing Committees Senate Votes to Keep Voting Rights Filibuster Opportunity Zones Come Under Scrutiny Joint Committee on Taxation Lists Expiring Federal Tax Provisions…

What You Need to Know About Public Policy This Week... Congressional Democrats Negotiate Election Reform Office of Management and Budget Solicits Feedback on Learning Agenda IRS Releases Updates for Tax-Exempt Organizations Department of Commerce Seeking Comments on New Rural Business Center…

What You Need to Know About Public Policy This Week... News From the Council Congress Addresses End-of-Year Priorities IRS Releases Notice on ERTC Termination White House Announces Plan to Combat Human Trafficking Happening in the States News from the Council This will be the last issue of…

What You Need to Know About Public Policy This Week... News From the Council The President's Democracy Summit: December 9-10 Congress Set to Keep Government Open Until February Yellen and Powell Testify on Economic Recovery U.S. Census Bureau Data on the Effects of COVID-19 on American…

What You Need to Know About Public Policy This Week... News From the Council House Democrats Pass Build Back Better Act IRS Issues Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program New Funds for Community-Based Efforts to Address Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccination White House Tribal Nations Actions…