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2026 State legislative sessions
State legislative sessions have begun, and IREM® is monitoring proposals which may positively or negatively impact the property management industry. To view the bills IREM is tracking, visit out Action Center and click on "View Key Legislation."
We also encourage members to explore VoterVoice, our online grassroots advocacy platform that makes it easy to contact federal and state officials. With just one click, you can urge your representatives to support or oppose a legislative or regulatory issue. Watch video.
If there’s a bill you’d like assistance with to support or oppose, contact IREM at iremlegislation@irem.org.
Spotlight: IREM meets with Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA)
IREM Government Affairs staff, along with IREM Advocacy Vice-Chair, Oscar Rodriguez Aguila, CPM®, met with the office of Congressman Lou Correa to discuss important legislation IREM is supporting, and hear about the Congressman’s legislative priorities for 2026. As a founding member of the House Real Estate Caucus, Rep. Correa has sponsored several pieces of important legislation including the Saving the American Dream Act, the Housing Supply Expansion Act of 2025, and the More Homes on the Market Act.
HUD’s new criminal-screening guidance: What housing providers need to know
On November 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a major policy letter reshaping how Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and property owners should screen applicants for criminal history. Learn more.
Contact IREM Government Affairs to present at your next chapter meeting
Are you interested in having the IREM HQ Government Affairs team present on issues affecting the property management industry? Contact us to present during the year or at your next Chapter meeting. Presentations in 2025 addressed rent control, cannabis legislation, affordable housing, Section 8 vouchers, and more.
National news
House introduces bipartisan housing legislation
Federal Legislation
What the Twin Cities Tell Us About Fixing the Housing Crisis
Housing Crisis
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ADA Accessibility
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