Advocacy & Policy

Advocacy is at the core of what we do

SFAA is the trusted voice of the surety and fidelity industry for policymakers and other government officials from state houses across the country to Capitol Hill. By providing expert education for, and maintaining relationships with legislators, regulators, and other government officials, SFAA is able to successfully advocate for issues affecting the industry, our members, and the businesses and other stakeholders we serve. We promote the interests of the surety and fidelity industry and all of its stakeholders.

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Our Commitment

Providing a clear, strong and unified voice for the industry;
Forging and fostering relationships with policymakers, regulators, other government officials and their staff;
Educating decisionmakers on the value of surety and fidelity bonding and issues impact bonding;
Tracking and responding to any threats to the industry and the stakeholders we serve.

Surety Protects

Learn how surety
bonds protect taxpayers,
save time,
reduce costs and
keep projects on track.

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U.S. Senate Unanimously Supports Surety Bonds and the Protections and Economic Value They Provide to Our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure Development

See Senators Capito, Carper and Van Hollen speak on the Senate floor about the importance of surety.

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The Surety & Fidelity Association of America Foundation Awards 15 Students With $5,000 Scholarship

SFAA Foundation announces 15 students selected as recipients of a $5,000 scholarship as part of the Surety and Fidelity Intern and Scholarship Program for 2022.

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News & Events

SFAA, NASBP and a Coalition of Partners Strongly Support Bill Providing Essential Protections on WIFIA Financed Projects

September 27, 2023

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA), National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP), and a coalition of industry partners commend Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) for the introduction of S.2928

SFAA Annual Meeting Highlights 2022 Accomplishments and Initiatives; Membership Elects Board

June 7, 2023

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan trade association representing all segments of the surety and fidelity industry, held its annual meeting last week in Washington, D.C. with more than 185 members and guests attending.

SFAA and NASBP Host Successful Legislative “Fly-In”

April 3, 2023

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) and the National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP) hosted a Legislative Fly-In on March 30, 2023. The Fly-In enabled surety professionals from across the country to educate members of Congress and staff about the value of construction surety bonds and advocate for their legislative priorities.

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