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Senate Crunch-time on Reconciliation Bill
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) threatened to cancel the Senate's planned July 4 recess to keep pressure on Republican senators to resolve differences holding up the legislation.
Appropriations Committee Increases Housing Funds
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
The Trump administration had asked Congress to cut the program by more than $26 billion, which would have caused serious problems for developers securing long-term financing for affordable housing
Colorado Chapter Files Lawsuit Challenging Building Performance Standards
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
The decision will have national implications in other states and localities attempting to establish similar building performance standards.
House and Senate Leaders Agree on Top-line Funding for Appropriations Bills
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
The agreement on maximum funding levels for both defense and non-defense spending programs has cleared the way for congressional appropriations committees to advance the spending bills.
Senate Democrats Introduce Tax on Unrealized Capital Gains
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The legislation, dubbed the “Billionaires Income Tax,” would impose a tax on the appreciation of assets, regardless of whether those assets are sold.
NAIOP Chapter Holds Legislative Breakfast with Policymakers
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
The NAIOP Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky chapter held a legislative breakfast last week to discuss federal and state policies of importance to the commercial real estate industry in Ohio.
Senate Working on Compromise that Includes Ukraine Aid and Border Security
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
While Senate Democrats have remained largely resistant to changes to federal asylum policy, President Joe Biden has voiced a willingness to compromise on the issue.
House Tax Committee Advances Legislation
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The bill included provisions renewing 100% bonus depreciation, a NAIOP legislative priority, and reinstates higher allowable deductions for businesses for interest payments on debt.
Congress Passes Spending Bill; Challenges Ahead for House Speaker
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) filed a motion to “vacate the chair” (remove House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) before leaving town.
US Supreme Court Limits Federal Agency Power
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The long-awaited decision involves the deference given by courts to federal agencies on matters where authorizing legislation is ambiguous.
Real Estate Industry Weighs in on 1031s
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Last Wednesday, NAIOP joined with 35 other national organizations on a letter of support for current provisions governing IRS Section 1031 like-kind exchanges.
Friday Government Shutdown Looms
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
A temporary stopgap measure is being considered, although Republican House leaders have repeatedly said they would not pass it.
Budget Negotiations Continue on Capitol Hill
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
House Republicans can only afford to lose one vote, and there is still disagreement within their conference, with some fiscal hawks insisting on deeper spending cuts to make room for the tax
Democratic State Legislators Gather in Las Vegas for Annual Meeting
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
NAIOP government affairs staff met with state legislators to discuss NAIOP’s state legislative priorities, including local permitting reforms, affordable housing and more.
Congress Returns for End of Lame-duck Session
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The top priority is passing a funding measure by Dec. 20 to prevent a government shutdown.
Ohio Announces Building Revitalization Program
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
The program will provide $67.3 million for the redevelopment of more than 1,000 properties within the state.
Election Week May Shake Up House Leadership
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
With a razor-thin majority in the House currently held by Republicans, the outcome of who controls the House may not be entirely clear the day after the election.
Virginia Releases Data Center Impact Study
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The study details the economic impact of data centers on the state and shares the potential future challenges associated with data centers.
Short-term Spending Bill Introduced to Avoid Government Shutdown
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
This move comes after House Republicans failed last week to reach an agreement on a six-month bill that would have included legislation requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration.
New Congress Chooses Speaker
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
The 119th Congress was sworn in Jan. 3, but not without a little drama in the House of Representatives, where voting for House Speaker Mike Johnson’s reelection was delayed.
