Policy issue
Association Health Plan Rulemaking
A pending Department of Labor rule would tighten eligibility for association-sponsored health plans.
Updated Sep 2, 2026
Active
Advocacy
NANA’s policy team tracks, testifies on and organizes members around the federal rules that affect how associations operate.
Every issue below carries a position paper, a plain-language explanation of what’s at stake, and a direct way to add your organization’s voice — a letter, a comment, or a meeting with your delegation.
NANA’s public policy director represents the sector at every relevant federal rulemaking and briefs chapter leaders quarterly, so no member organization has to track Washington alone.
Current policy issues
Policy issue
Digital Accessibility Safe Harbor
NANA is tracking a proposed DOJ safe harbor for nonprofits that complete a documented WCAG remediation plan.
Updated Jul 22, 2026
MonitoringPolicy issue
Nonprofit Postal Rate Reform
NANA is pressing for a permanent nonprofit mail rate class ahead of the next Postal Regulatory Commission review.
Updated Aug 11, 2026
ActivePolicy issue
Volunteer Liability Protection Renewal
A sunset clause in the state-level Volunteer Protection Act was renewed for ten years following NANA-coordinated advocacy.
Updated Apr 30, 2026
Resolved
Advocacy impact
What the policy team has moved
Member organizations
- 750+
Professionals served
- 2M+
Years of leadership
- 28
Regional chapters
- 6
Recent testimony
NANA testifies before the Postal Regulatory Commission
NANA’s policy director testified in support of a permanent nonprofit mail rate class, citing data from the State of Associations 2026 report.
More on advocacy
Advocacy Letter Guide
A step-by-step guide to drafting effective letters to legislators and regulators.
- Guide
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News
Fall Policy Forum agenda published
This year's forum focuses on federal grant compliance and lobbying disclosure.
Simone Radcliffe
Director of Public Policy, NANA
Forum
Fall Policy Forum
NANA's public policy team briefs members on the legislative session ahead.
Washington, DC · Hybrid
NANA's advocacy team caught the postal rate change before our own DC counsel did.
Owen Castellanos
Executive Director, National Council of Building Officials
Member since 2014
Add your voice
Nonprofit postal rate reform is active in committee now — the window to weigh in is open.