Advocacy

Every industry needs an advocate in their corner, and ELFA is the united voice for equipment leasing and finance in Washington and in state capitals across the country. Our state and federal advocacy teams build relationships with key lawmakers, represent our members, defend their interests, and explain the economic importance and impact of equipment leasing and finance in communities from coast to coast. The goal of these efforts is to ensure a legislative and regulatory environment that’s conducive to sustained long-term growth for the companies that make up our vibrant industry.

As part of these efforts, we also provide a variety of different platforms for ELFA members to interact with and to tell their own stories to federal, state, and local policymakers.

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Economic Impact

Equipment leasing and finance is a $1.3 trillion industry that helps all types and sizes of commercial businesses, non-profits and government organizations acquire the equipment they need to operate.

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ELFA Briefs Federal Reserve on the Role of Equipment Finance in AI

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FASB Update: Accounting for and Disclosure of Software Costs in Accordance with ASU 2025-06

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Federal Advocacy

Congress and executive branch regulators wield significant power when it comes to setting policies that affect equipment leasing and finance. We keep a pulse on what’s happening in D.C. and represent the collective voice of the industry on the policies that matter most to our members, such as taxes, technology, and financial services regulatory policy.
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State Advocacy

We actively monitor and engage with legislation and regulations that affect the industry in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Our team is involved in advocacy on a wide array of fronts, including data security, electronic recycling, taxation, and enhanced disclosure requirements for equipment-lease transactions.
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Legal Engagement

Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements is of utmost importance to equipment finance companies. ELFA supports our members with resources and opportunities for engagement to help them navigate federal and state legal issues that impact their businesses.
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