Apartment Advocate
NAA Government Affairs’ bi-monthly publication combines all aspects of apartment industry advocacy into one go-to resource. The Apartment Advocate highlights key developments and viewpoints in industry public policy at all levels of government, and helps NAA members explore advocacy pathways.
NAA Political Affairs Update - November 2023
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NAAPAC
As of November 27, 2023, NAAPAC has raised 90%, or approximately $1,080,000, of our 2023 goal of $1.2 million.
NAA affiliate partners across the country are working hard toward their respective Fund Our Future goals for 2023. Thank you to the 41 affiliates who have met their…
Build More Housing Near Transit Act Reintroduced
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On November 2, 2023, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and Representatives Scott Peters (D-Calif.-50) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.-5) reintroduced the Build More Housing Near Transit Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation that seeks “to address America’s…
White House Announces Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence
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On October 30, 2023, President Biden signed a wide-ranging executive order seeking to increase regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries nationwide. The President’s move broadly hopes to “ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of” AI…
Maryland County Announces Sweeping Rent Control Bill
By Ben Harrold | | Updated
On October 18, 2023, Howard County, Md. Executive Dr. Calvin Ball announced that rent control legislation will be introduced in the county, which would cap rent increases at 5 percent annually plus CPI with a maximum cap of 10 percent. While details are currently limited to information disseminated…
EPA Proposes Unprecedented Lead Hazard Standards
By Ben Harrold | | Updated
On August 1, 2023, the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule that would dramatically alter the way lead dust hazards are classified. The agency has proposed that any detectable amount of lead dust be considered a hazard and that the threshold for clearance post-abatement be…
FinCEN Considers BOI Reporting Requirement Extension
By Joe Riter | | Updated
On September 29, 2023, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that it will open a 30-day comment period on whether to extend the current Beneficial Ownership Interest (BOI) reporting deadline from 30 to 90 days for entities created or registered on or after January 1, 2024, and…
NAAPAC and Grassroots Update - October 2023
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NAAPAC Fundraising Update
As of October 17, 2023, NAAPAC has raised approximately $940,000 and is steadily advancing toward our 2023 goal of $1.2 million. Suppliers are an integral part of helping propel our fundraising success, as they have contributed over $469,000 and surpassed the National…
FTC Announces Proposed Rule on Junk Fees
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Update (11/9/2023):
Just under a month after its announcement, the Federal Trade Commission officially published its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish a Trade Regulation Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees (Docket No. FTC-2023-0064). This broad rule which touches a large swath of the…
NAA Launches Industry Identity Video
By Mohanned Abdelaziz | | Updated
The National Apartment Association (NAA) has launched a new identity video, highlighting the diverse types of housing providers that make up the rental housing industry. The video was first introduced at NAA’s inaugural Rental Housing Policy Summit, held September 29, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
The…
NAA Hosts Policymaker Summit
By Zach Quimby | | Updated
On September 29, 2023, the National Apartment Association (NAA) hosted its inaugural Rental Housing Policy Summit. The event brought together practitioners, advocates and housing policymakers from across the nation’s capital, representing federal agencies and both chambers of the U.S. Congress. The…