Government Affairs Digest - May 2022

News from HQ

Thank you for your attendance!

Thank you to the more than 260-chapter leaders and IREM® who attended the 2022 Chapter Leadership Retreat. Our leaders joined us in this three-day retreat to enhance their chapter roles and develop themselves as professionals and real estate managers. Special thanks to our members who dropped in on our Government Affairs breakout session “Why Advocacy is Important & How to Get Your Chapter Advocacy Program Started”. The panel session discussed reasons why it is important to build long-term relationships with decision makers at the federal, state, and local level. If you missed it, here's a recap on ways to schedule and conduct a successful meeting with your legislator.

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Expanding HUD’s Eviction Protection Grant Program

HUD recently announced $20million in new grants earmarked for its Eviction Protection Grant Program. These grants are made available to governmental legal services and non-profits serving in areas that are affected by a surge in eviction rates or pending evictions, including rural areas. Learn how HUD’s expansion affects your business.

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IREM Attends NAR Legislative Meetings

IREM’s Delegation attended the NAR Legislative Meetings which were held May 1 – 6 in National Harbor, MD. The Delegation attended several meetings important to the property management industry, such as the Property Management Forum which discussed source of income legislation and best practices property managers should implement when confronted with the issue. The Delegation also attended impactful sessions, such as Building Prosperity through Fair Housing and Inside Politics, which provided an overview of what is happening on Capitol Hill right now and what is likely to happen in Congress.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, And Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is a month to celebrate Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders and their role in editing the American story. From starting businesses, serving our country and advocating, the efforts of the AA and NHPI community influences the lives of Americans every day. Read more about the White house's address on AA and NHPI month.

IREM’s bill tracking tools

Your priorities are our top priority, which is why IREM has partnered with the latest software to track federal and state legislative proposals. The platform will be posted to our Advocacy website soon, in the meantime check out a list of bills we are currently tracking in the 2022 legislative season.

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