Government Relations

NASBP Advocacy 03Founded in 1942, the National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP) is the voice of surety bond producers with government and industry, assuming a vital leadership role in promoting and defending suretyship in the functioning of government and commerce.

The strength and fulfillment of NASBP’s government relations initiatives resides in the many efforts of its volunteer members, who work with professional association staff to accomplish NASBP’s annual government relations agenda for action at all levels of government. Click here for the 2011 Government Relations Agenda. NASBP staff regularly develop grassroots tools, such as model letters and educational articles on surety topics, for NASBP members’ use in educating their legislators, clients and others. NASBP mobilizes its grassroot networks at federal, state, and local levels to address legislation and regulations impacting surety bonding and other related areas.

Of critical importance are NASBP's efforts to preserve and defend statutory bonding requirements, such as the federal Miller Act and state “Little Miller Acts.” Throughout the year NASBP staff track and comment on legislation and regulations at state and federal levels.

NASBP’s government relations efforts also include the support and management of NASBP’s Political Action Committee, the SuretyPAC. The SuretyPAC supports Congressional candidates who understand the value that surety bonding brings to the efficient functioning of government and commerce, benefiting their communities and constituencies.

If you have an interest in joining the Government Relations Committee, contact Larry LeClair, Director, Government Relations.