Congressional and Federal Affairs

This section describes programs and initiatives of the AICPA's Congressional and Federal Affairs Team.

AICPA Congressional Testimony

• Testimony of Charles E. Landes, Vice President, Professional Standards and Services American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment October 24, 2007
  

Legislative Action Center

New in 2007 - Updated site to access information on Federal legislative issues of importance to the accounting profession, to include issue papers, fact sheets, grassroots resources, etc. Also, gain access to communicate with your Member of Congress.

AICPA Federal Key Person Program

AICPA Political Action Committee (AICPA PAC)

Message to Firms from James C. Metzler CPA – AICPA Vice President – Small Firm Interests Regarding Proposed Legislation for the Farm Credit System

Financial Literacy

Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002

Tax Legislation & Policy

• Tax Reform
• Tax Patents
• Social Security Reform

Useful Links

Library of Congress
A site of reference for legislative information, Congressional activity, legislative information, also links to Congressional committees, Members of Congress, Federal Agencies and other information on the legislative process.