‘Fix-It’ Clinic Keeps Old Items Out of Trash Heap

On March 6, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) introduced the Endangered Species Act Amendments Act of 2025 (H.R. 1897), which makes several important changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and addresses key county concerns. 

On April 8, President Trump signed four [RY1] [CM2] executive orders (EOs) focused on the U.S. coal industry, aligning with the Administration’s “Unleashing American Energy” EO signed in January 2025.

Every other week, NACo's County Countdown reviews top federal policy advocacy items with an eye towards counties and the intergovernmental partnership. This week features a budget reconciliation update, HHS restructuring and more.