Tag: legislative
House Republicans Introduce ‘Tax Reform 2.0’ bills
House Republicans yesterday unveiled their long-anticipated package of tax changes, which are intended to build on the enactment of last year’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Known as Tax Reform 2.0, it is actually a package of three bills. The House Ways and Means Committee is expected to take up the bills quickly, possibly later this week.
NAHB Study on Multifamily Regulatory Burdens Spurs Capitol Hill Hearing
A recent study by NAHB and the National Multifamily Housing Council that details how regulations account for 32% of the cost of developing new multifamily properties has caught the attention of Congress.
Hispanic Builders to Talk Housing with Hill Leaders
The National Hispanic Contractors Association will host two upcoming events as part of its 2018 Legislative Summit in Washington D.C. — and it’s offering NAHB members big discounts on registration.
Democrats Introduce Several Tax Bills Focusing on Affordable Housing
In the final days prior to the start of the traditional August congressional recess, Democrats in the House and Senate have put the spotlight on the affordable rental housing crisis by introducing a number of new bills.
National Flood Insurance Program Receives 4-Month Extension
The Senate voted today to approve House-passed legislation that will extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until Nov. 30. Absent congressional action, the program would have expired at 11:59 p.m. tonight.
Congress Reauthorizes Perkins CTE Act
The House and Senate this week voted to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) Act. Last reauthorized in 2006, the program provides grants to states to fund vocational programs for high school and college students.
More than 170 Lawmakers Take a Stand for Homeownership
At the behest of NAHB, 171 members of Congress this week sent a joint letter to the Trump administration calling on the U.S. to resume talks with Canada to negotiate a new softwood lumber trade agreement.
New Democrat Coalition Calls for Building Millions More Housing Units
The New Democrat Coalition, a group of moderate House Democrats, has released a white paper seeking to find a solution to chronic problems facing the housing industry.
The report, entitled “Missing Millions of Homes,” says its goal is clear: “We need to build millions of more housing units.”
House Panel Approves Fiscal 2019 HUD Budget
The House Appropriations Committee approved $53.1 billion for HUD in fiscal 2019, which represents a $440 million, or 0.8% increase from fiscal 2018 levels and nearly $12 billion more than the Trump administration’s fiscal 2019 request.
A High-Level Meeting of the Minds
If the clout of a Washington trade association is measured by its access to high-level policymakers, than the members of NAHB have nothing to be worried about.
The 2018 NAHB Spring Executive Board Meeting took place in Washington this week and there was plenty on the agenda.
