Governmental & Legislative Work

The Governmental Affairs Office (GAO) serves as the focal point for the ABA's advocacy efforts before Congress, the Executive Branch, and other governmental entities on diverse issues.

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What's New in Washington

May 16, 2017

ABA Letter Urging Passage of Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017, H.R. 2266
May 12, 2017

ABA Testifies in Support of LSC to U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies.
May 9, 2017

ABA Letter in Support of House Judiciary Committee's Action on the Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017, H.R. 2266