NASBP Focal Point – October 10, 2025

Currently 11 states, DC, GU, VI, PR and US are in Regular Session. Oregon, South Dakota and Utah are in a Special Session. The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) has prepared a list of 2025 session dates.

In This Issue

Federal Report
Government shutdown continues into its second week
Now Open: 2026 Fly-in Room Block/Fly-in Podcast
State Report
Only 11 states remain in session

Federal Report

Federal: The government shutdown has now entered into its second week, with apparently no end in sight. On Thursday, the Senate failed for the sixth time to pass government funding bills. Press reports indicate that Senate Majority Leader John Thune is considering bringing standalone funding bills, such as Defense (DoD), to the senate floor to reopen the government slowly, but that approach would still need the support from Senate Democrats. Further reports indicate that there seems to be some pressure on congressional Republican leaders to take action to fund the DoD so U.S. troops can be paid. A recent survey shows Americans equally blame both parties and the White House for the shutdown, according to the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, Last week the U.S. Chamber of Commerce sent a memo to its members sharing insights on the following questions: 1. How might this shutdown differ from prior shutdowns; and 2. How long will this shutdown last?

The 2026 Fly-in room block is now open, but rooms are limited so don’t delay. Once again, there will be no registration fee to attend, making it the perfect opportunity to join your NASBP colleagues in an effort to ensure federal policymakers understand the significant role bonds play to protect taxpayer funds and advance public works infrastructure projects. The Fly-in will kick off on Tuesday, February 24, with an afternoon “Washington Program” and a welcome reception at the host hotel, the Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill. Wednesday, Feb. 25, will be dedicated to Capitol Hill appointments. NASBP will provide more details about registration, hotel and Capitol Hill appointments in the coming months. Full registration will open sometime later this Fall, but for now please take this opportunity to reserve your room for the event. A recently released podcast recording is available showcasing the importance of attending the Fly-in.

State Activity

NASBP will continue to monitor state activity throughout the remainder of the year. As we go to press, there are currently 11 states in session. Please contact NASBP if you are aware of legislation and/or proposed regulations in your state that may impact the surety industry.

If you are aware of any bills impacting the industry, please reach out to Larry LeClair, NASBP’s Director of Government Relations, and let us know.

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Focal Point is an e-bulletin sent to members and friends of the National Association of Surety Bond Producers when most state legislatures are in session and as needed thereafter. To obtain copies of Bills or other materials discussed above, contact advocacy@nasbp.org. Copyright © 2025. NASBP. All rights reserved.