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.

As part of this work, SFAA has developed impactful data sheets that quantify the benefits of public sector bonding for each state.

Based on publicly available data (January 2025) from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors and Science Act (CHIPS), as well as modeling from the EY study, The Economic Value of Surety Bonds, these one-pagers include the following insights:

  • Funds Allocated
  • Number of State-Specific Projects
  • Additional Surety Benefits
  • Taxpayer Savings

Click here to explore and download state-specific insights.

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.

Surety Industry Unites on Capitol Hill to Advocate for Key Legislative Priorities

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

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America Foundation Awards 19 Students With $47,500 in Scholarships

SFAA Foundation announces 19 students selected as recipients of a $2,500 scholarship as part of the Surety and Fidelity Intern and Scholarship Program for 2023.

News & Events

SFAA’s Alex Gleason Named Among Nation’s Top Lobbyists for 2025

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) has announced that Alex Gleason, Head of Federal Government Affairs, has been named one of the 2025 Top Lobbyists by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE).

SFAA Legal Action Contributes to Significant Surety Victory in Minnesota

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan trade association representing all segments of the surety and fidelity industry, held its 117th Annual Meeting this past week, an event focused on advancing the industry’s future.

SFAA Members Elect Board, Leadership Outlines Vision and Path Forward

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan trade association representing all segments of the surety and fidelity industry, held its 117th Annual Meeting this past week, an event focused on advancing the industry’s future.