Position Briefs / Advocacy Reference Library

To pursue legislative and regulatory objectives, the NASBP Government Relations team has developed position briefs on issues of concern to NASBP and for use during NASBP visits to Congressional offices. In addition to NASBP Position Briefs, here you will also find useful advocacy-related resources. Feel free to download those of interest.



38 Entries
 
 
9 years ago

Amendments to Federal Regulations Provide Contracting Officers a New Cudgel with Which to Threaten Treasury Listed Sureties--This article is an excerpt from the Surety Claims Institute ...

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9 years ago

Learn how to avoid becoming a victim of bond fraud. This is Part 2 of NASBP General Counsel Martha L. Perkins' article. Part 2 was published in the Winter 2015 newsletter of the Fidelity ...

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9 years ago

Learn how to avoid becoming a victim of bond fraud. This is Part 1 of NASBP General Counsel Martha L. Perkins' article. All construction industry stakeholders can and should combat ...

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9 years ago

Joint NASBP and SFAA written statement that describes the associations' support of three bills introduced in the 112th and 113th Congresses, H.R. 3534 and H.R. 776, and H.R. 838. H.R. ...

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10 years ago

This 7-page document, developed by the Associated General Contractors of America, with input from NASBP and SFAA, provides owners, contractors, subcontractors, and other construction ...

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10 years ago

NASBP developed the Frequently Asked Questions from Bond Producers About their Role in the Contract Bond Claims Process in response to the stated interest of its Members, Associates, ...

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11 years ago

This Agenda describes important government relations activities and initiatives, grouping them in three categories: (1) top priorities, (2) emerging issues, and (3) “watch list” issues.

#Legislation ...

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11 years ago

NASBP has become aware that surety trust arrangements currently are being marketed as an effective alternative to surety bonds. The marketing materials for these trust arrangements ...

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11 years ago

NASBP/SFAA responds to a Brief published by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) calling for the Reduction or Elimination of Performance Bonds for ...

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12 years ago

NASBP and SFAA are calling for reforms to the SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program that they believe will have a positive impact on the Program. These significant reforms are necessary ...

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