Federal Affairs

NYSAC engages with the New York Congressional Delegation, Congressional Leadership and the White House on a number of county priorities in partnership with our national affiliate, the National Association of Counties (NACo). Through our advocacy, both in-person, virtual, and communication strategies, we seek to educate and influence our federal representatives on the priorities of county government.

Federal Government Shutdown

Information for counties related to the federal government shutdown and its impact on locally administered federal programs like SNAP and HEAP.

Latest Federal Advocacy News and Resources

New SNAP Report Details Costs, Risks and Challenges for Counties
NYSAC's new report, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): New Costs, New Requirements, New Risks for New York Counties, details how changes enacted in H.R. 1 will shift an estimated $168 million in annual SNAP administrative costs onto counties and New York City beginning in October 2026, while simultaneously increasing local workload, compliance responsibilities, and staffing demands.

By New York State Association of Counties - Jun 18, 2026
- Human Services
- Federal Advocacy
County Leaders, Food Bank Advocates Call for Federal Delay of SNAP Administrative Cost Shift
County leaders from across the state and representatives from the anti-hunger community, today called on Congress to delay implementation of a major federal cost shift to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), warning it will strain local budgets and threaten food access for millions of New Yorkers.

By New York State Association of Counties - Apr 30, 2026
- Press Releases
- Federal Advocacy
Federal Funding Freeze Threatens to Punish Innocent Families and Shift New Costs to Local Taxpayers
Counties Call on Feds to Restore Funding and Work with States to Address Legitimate Fraud Concerns

By New York State Association of Counties - Jan 07, 2026
- Press Releases
- Federal Advocacy
Unpacking the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'
NYSAC's initial analysis of the final One Big Beautiful Bill Act's provisions and possible impact on New York.

By New York State Association of Counties - Jul 22, 2025
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Senate's Version)
The U.S. Senate passed its version of the federal budget reconciliation bill. We look at what it means for counties.

By New York State Association of Counties - Jul 02, 2025

National Association of Counties (NACo)

In addition to creating the annual NYSAC federal priorities platform, NYSAC, and our member counties work in strong partnership with the National Association of Counties to advance legislation and federal budget priorities as part of our joint advocacy efforts.

Learn more at NACo's Website