The NHHBA Government Affairs Committee monitors, investigates, considers and examines such federal, state and local governmental action, regulation, policy or legislation as may be of interest to the Association and shall serve as a liaison between the Association and government officials in these arenas. The Committee prepares any necessary recommendations for Association action with respect thereto. The Committee appliesappropriate strategies to address legislative and regulatory matters, including but not limited to sponsoring legislation, advocating for/against proposed legislation and educating Members regarding proposed legislative activities.