
On January 30, NCBA CLUSA hosted a Government Relations Town Hall providing updates on recent federal executive actions, the federal policy landscape for cooperatives, and an overview of cooperative priorities and member resources.
Federal Executive Actions
Following the presidential transition, the new Administration issued a series of executive orders (EOs) to implement policy priorities related to federal programs and spending. The EOs and related executive directives enacted a pause in funding for a significant portion of federal programs while the new Administration reviews the programs. This evolving situation features daily refinements of directives related to EOs and judicial review. NCBA CLUSA will keep members informed of the potential impacts on cooperatives as the situation develops.
Federal Policy Landscape
The short-term extension of Fiscal Year 2025 funding is set to expire on March 14. Congress is working ahead of the upcoming March deadline to negotiate federal appropriations for the rest of the fiscal year ending September 30. Late last year, Congress extended the Farm Bill through September 30, 2025. NCBA CLUSA continues to advocate for cooperative priorities within the Farm Bill.
Congress is currently negotiating through the budget reconciliation process to advance key majority agenda items including extending expiring tax cuts, enhancing border security, and implementing energy reforms. NCBA CLUSA is working to ensure that the reconciliation process preserves current federal policy and the fair tax treatment of cooperatives.
Policy Priorities and Resources
With co-ops in the spotlight during the Year of Cooperatives, 2025 is a pivotal opportunity to raise awareness of and advocate for cooperatives. NCBA CLUSA has released a new Cooperative Business Playbook that provides insights into key cooperative policy priorities and recommendations for policymakers.
Key priorities include:
With a new Congress and Administration, NCBA CLUSA members are well-positioned to educate policymakers on the cooperative business model. Ask your member of Congress to join the cooperative business caucus and explore other ways to get involved here.
For more information on NCBA CLUSA’s advocacy priorities and resources, visit ncbaclusa.coop/advocacy or contact advocacy@ncba.coop.