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2026 IREM® Property Managers’ Day on Capitol Hill
IREM Property Managers’ Day on Capitol Hill gives members a unique opportunity to bring real-world property management expertise directly to federal policymakers. The program includes a Congressional Briefing and meetings with members of Congress and their staff, where attendees share firsthand perspectives on how federal policies affect property operations, housing providers, residents, and communities.
Why this event matters
Property managers are on the front lines of housing and community management, making their voices essential in policy discussions. The Congressional Briefing helps participants align on key advocacy priorities, while Capitol Hill meetings provide an opportunity to educate lawmakers on the real-world impacts of federal decisions related to housing supply, operations, compliance, affordability, and community stability. Your experience can help shape more informed policy outcomes.
Learn more about the value of advocacy: The Power of Showing Up.
Join your peers in DC on September 23.
Meet with your legislators during the August recess
With federal legislators back in their home districts for recess, August is the perfect time to schedule an in-district meeting. Reach out to your congressional offices now to set up an in-person meeting. Visit irem.org to access tools to prepare for your upcoming meeting and learn how to conduct successful meetings with legislators.
Not sure who your federal legislators are? Use the “Find my Officials” feature on irem.org. Questions? Contact tthurn@irem.org.
Get Government Affairs to present at your next chapter meeting
Are you interested in having the IREM HQ Government Affairs team present at your next Chapter meeting? Past presentations addressed rent control, cannabis legislation, affordable housing, Section 8 vouchers, and more.
Schedule a presentation on issues affecting the property management industry by contacting us at tthurn@irem.org.
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