Government Affairs Digest - June 2025

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Don’t miss the Virtual Town Hall on June 11

We’re less than one week away from IREM’s Virtual Town Hall! Sign up for an engaging, interactive experience where you’ll be able to connect directly with the policymakers shaping the industry. Learn about real estate’s most pressing issues as well as the Congressional Real Estate Caucus.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Free to all IREM^® members. Register today.

Recent Coalition Letters

IREM, along with other real estate organizations, have signed several important letters in recent months including:

Davis Bacon Housing Coalition Letter
A letter to the U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Labor (DOL), urging the repeal and revision of the August 23, 2023, final rule titled “Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations.” This rule increases construction costs and administrative burdens, thereby hindering the development of affordable housing.

Request for Public Input on Experiences with FEMA Disaster Responses Letter
A letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council responds to FEMA's request for public input on disaster response experiences and offers insights from housing providers involved in disaster recovery efforts. Despite their readiness to assist, there is a lack of effective communication and coordination between FEMA and local housing providers.

Housing Affordability Act Support Letter
A letter to U.S. Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and David McCormick (R-PA) expressing strong support for S.1527, the Housing Affordability Act. The Housing Affordability Act aims to modernize the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) multifamily insurance programs by updating base statutory limits and adjusting the inflation index.

IREM’s recent coalition letters.

Upcoming new member orientation July 30

New to IREM and want to learn more about the organization’s advocacy efforts? Join our New Member Orientation on July 30! This webinar orientation will introduce you to the core principles of advocacy, our mission, and how your voice can help drive real change. You’ll learn about key issues we’re working on, discover ways to get involved, and connect with fellow advocates who share your passion.

Save the date and join us to take the first step in your advocacy journey!

Update: Washington State Call to Action on Rent Control

Washington State enacted a statewide rent control law on May 7, 2025, when Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1217 into law. This legislation makes Washington the third U.S. state, after Oregon and California, to implement statewide rent stabilization measures.

Although it’s not the desired outcome, we commend the efforts of those who participated in IREM’s call to action to stop HB 1217. IREM will continue to fight rent control at the state and federal levels.

View IREM’s policy priorities including Rent Control.