NACo is involved in a number of special projects that deal with such issues as homeland security, drug abuse, and broader access to health care.

NACo's committees, whose members include county officials from every region of the country, are charged on an annual basis with evaluating issues and policies.

[citation needed] NACo strongly supported the Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act (H.R.

[4] NACo stated that it supported the bill because it "strives to create a balance between ensuring access to courts for individuals, small businesses, and non-profit organizations in suits against the federal government and preventing abuses of the system.

[6] NACo placed on their agenda their intention to "urge Congress to pass legislation supporting action to reduce tax crimes and identity theft" such as H.R.