Governmental & Legislative Work

Governmental Affairs

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

What's New in Washington

April 14, 2014

ABA Letter Regarding Arms Exports to Countries with a Consistent Pattern of Gross Human Rights Abuses
April 7, 2014

ABA Supports Paycheck Fairness Act
April 1, 2014

ABA Opposes Provisions of H.R. 3717 Related to Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Act (PAIMI) Programs