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New blog post: What to expect in President Trump’s first 100 days
Check out IREM’s latest blog, "What to expect in President Trump’s first 100 days: housing policy and more” to learn how the administration policies will impact housing supply, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the industry.
The IREM® Government Affairs team will continue to monitor the political landscape as we venture into these first 100 days of the second Trump administration. Contact us if you are interested in learning more about how you can advocate.
Coalition letter supporting Scott Turner; another letter opposes Standards for Gas-Fired Instantaneous Water Heaters
IREM, along with other real estate organizations, have signed on to a letter expressing strong support for the confirmation of Scott Turner as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The coalition believes Mr. Turner has the proven ability to collaborate across sectors and his understanding of housing as a critical component of our economy makes him the right candidate to address the pressing housing challenges facing our nation.
Another coalition letter opposed U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Final Rule establishing Standards for Gas-Fired Instantaneous Water Heaters. The letter stated how the new DOE standards will have a significant negative effect on homeowners, home builders, renters, and rental housing providers, raising costs and creating unnecessary challenges. The push for a shift to more expensive condensing gas water heaters will present substantial hurdles for remodeling and replacement projects, especially in older homes and communities.
IREM’s recent coalition letters
IREM attends NAR’s inaugural advocacy week
IREM attended NAR’s first-ever Advocacy Week in January. Advocacy Week merged three signature events into a single advocacy experience, with highlights including an Economic Update from NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, a Pulitzer-Prize-winning author and journalist, and even a discussion with Congressman Mike Lawler and Don Davis, key members from the Problem Solvers Caucus.
The week was centered around bringing advocacy leaders together for various training courses and discussing this year’s theme of tax reform, including provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 that expire at the end of 2025.
Advocacy Spotlight: Calls to Action in Missouri and Massachusetts
In this month’s advocacy spotlight, we are highlighting Missouri and Massachusetts, two states where members are currently conducting calls to action on rent control, just cause eviction, and section 8 vouchers.
Calls to action can be accessed through IREM’s online grassroots advocacy platform. IREM members can easily connect with their federal or state representatives to support or oppose a legislative proposal. With a few clicks, ready-made messages go directly to their representatives.
View current calls to action
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