government affairs digest - september 2022

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attend our committee sessions at the global summit

we look forward to seeing everyone in a couple of weeks at the 2022 irem global summit! it will be great to once again connect with your peers and industry professionals to expand your knowledge and strengthen irem through governance. feel free to attend our legislative & public policy committee meeting which will convene on tuesday october 18,2022 from 10am to 11:30am. the committee will discuss irem’s 2022 advocacy activities and what we have in store for 2023. please also join our federal housing advisory board meeting which will be conducted on wednesday, october 19 from 8am – 9:30am. the board will discuss and reflect on this year’s dynamic meetings with usda rural services and united states housing and urban development. visit our event page for a detailed schedule of events.

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save the date for advocacy impact day

after two years, irem is going back to washington, d.c. for our advocacy impact day! we hope you will join us in d.c. on march 28-29 for this important event. this is our chance to come together and communicate the vital issues affecting the real estate management profession to legislators and their staff. by participating, you'll serve as an expert in the field and advocate for the real estate management industry. in addition, you'll help us elevate the profession that we love, network with other members, and meet with elected officials. if you're unable to attend this important event, please inform your other chapter members and encourage them to attend. to learn more please visit our advocacy webpage.
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irem’s bill tracking

your priorities are our top priority, which is why irem has partnered with the latest software to track federal and state legislative proposals. please check out the list of bills we are currently tracking during the 2022 legislative season.

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irem supports the home internet accessibility act

the home internet accessibility act (h.r 8778), a bipartisan bill which will gather information on all federally assisted housing that lacks the capacity to support broadband service. the u.s. department of housing and urban development will then produce an action plan, including retrofitting, to close internet service gaps across our country. this bill will help federal government ascertain the information to drive evidence-based solutions to ensuring access to high-speed broadband in homes across the country. to learn more about this bill please visit our legislative tracking system.

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