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Recent Coalition Letters
IREM®, in collaboration with several other real estate organizations, has signed multiple coalition letters addressing key industry initiatives, including:
These recent coalition efforts reflect IREM’s continued advocacy on critical policy matters impacting the real estate industry.
Please click on IREM’s recent coalition letters to view the full list of letters IREM has signed onto.
Upcoming Congressional Briefing
Next month, the government affairs team will travel to Washington D.C. for our annual congressional briefing. This year’s event, "The Impact of Federal Policies on Real Estate,” will highlight how federal policies influences the real estate and property management industry. Members will be invited to participate virtually in the briefing, providing an opportunity to engage with policymakers and advocate for the industry's priorities. Additional details on how to get involved will be shared as the event approaches.
IREM invites Congressional Staffers to join a luncheon briefing addressing:
Respect State Housing Laws Act – S. 470/HR.1078
The Respect State Housing Laws Act would eliminate a provision that requires a 30-day notice period before a property manager may begin eviction proceedings against a tenant in federally assisted or federally backed housing.
Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act – H.R.2410
The Choice in Affordable Housing Act would provide $500 million to create a Housing Partnership Fund. The funds would be distributed to Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to offer a signing bonus to a landlord with a unit in an area with less than 20% poverty; and to provide security deposit assistance, so that tenants can better afford to meet required deposits and landlords are assured greater protection against damages.
Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act – H.R.2410
The Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act would provide federal tax credits to help to convert older and underutilized commercial buildings into residential, covering between 20% and 35% of eligible costs. Overall, legislation like this aims to offset the prohibitive costs that come with conversions like this and hopefully in the long run will help to address the affordable housing shortage.
July Advocacy Orientation
On July 30th, IREM HQ conducted an insightful webinar for members looking to learn more about the organization’s advocacy efforts. Attendees were able to become better educated on key policy and legislative issues, discover ways to get involved in advocacy initiatives, and connect with fellow advocates who share your passion.
A big thanks to Ariel Earhart, ACoM® for taking the time to share her experience and encourage members to advocate for the profession!
If you were unable to attend, a recording is now available on IREM’s website.
Contact IREM 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 IREMLegislation@irem.org.
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