State Issues
The National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) unite under the auspices of the NAA/NMHC Joint Legislative Program to support legislative and regulatory policies that enable the nation's 25 million multifamily rental housing units to continue to provide high quality homes that remain accessible and affordable. The NAA/NMHC Joint Legislative Program, which is the foremost proponent of the apartment industry, assures that owners and managers of multifamily rental units are able to engage government officials in constructive, ongoing dialogues and participate in policy decisions affecting their ability to provide housing to millions of Americans. Our industry's most prominent leaders play an integral role in shaping the agenda for the Joint Legislative Committee and staff, resulting in a finely honed strategy for interacting with Congress, federal agencies and others to advance policies that strengthen professionally managed rental housing. Multifamily housing has been one the premier performers in the real estate market during the last several years. And a healthy supply and demand balance bodes well for apartments' future performance. The Joint Legislative Program will remain in the vanguard of this success and rigorously represents the industry's interests in the ongoing debate over the federal government's role in supporting multifamily rental housing. For more information about NAA’s advocacy initiatives, contact NAA Vice President of Government Affairs Greg Brown at greg@naahq.org or (703) 518-6141
NAA CAPITAL CONFERENCE – In March, AATC President Michael Walker, Walker Holder Residential; AATC Treasurer, Government Affairs Committee and PAC Chair Anthony Wonderly, Olympus Properties; AATC Secretary Lisa Clark, Bell Partners; AATC Past President Mike Clark, Alpha Barnes; and AATC Past President Darnell Harris, Lincoln Property Company; along AATC Government Affairs Committee members Charles Stroud, NWP Services; Melody Khavari, Ameritex Movers; and Linda Houston, Melrose Property Management along with staff members John Mitchell and Perry Pillow attended the NAA Capitol Conference in Washington, D.C. During this time, AATC members met with Texas Senators John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison, as well as, Representatives Barton, Burgess, Granger, and Marchant to discuss federal issues that impact the industry including government sponsored enterprises (GSE) reform, energy, and balanced housing. (insert link to Kay Granger photo)
Questions:
If you have questions about any state legislative or regulatory issues contact the TAA legislative team at (512) 479-6252 or email to David Mintz (david@taa.org), Michele Gregg (michelem@taa.org), or Wendy Wilson (wendy@taa.org).