NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS for NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
What was lobbied
14 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Extension and Expansion of Credits for Paid Sick and Family Leave and Employee Retention HR1319 - The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 State and Local Tax Deduction HR202 - SALT Fairness Act HR613 - SALT Deductibility Act HR946 - SALT Act HR2439 - SALT Fairness for Working Families Act HR3925 - SHELTER Act HR5565 - Banana Stand Money Act S85 - SALT Deductibility Act S804 - SALT Deduction Fairness Act Communications with the House of Representatives re: the SALT cap. Section 199A Deduction HR1381 - Main Street Certainty Act S480 - Main Street Tax Certainty Act S2387, the Small Business Tax Fairness Act Communications with the House Ways & Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee opposing the repeal of the Section 199A Qualified Business Interest Deduction Opportunity Zones HR970 - The Opportunity Zone Extension Act HR4177, the Expanding Opportunity Zones Act Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges HR1742 - The Real Estate Exchange Fairness Act Conversations with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate in support of retaining Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges. Neighborhood Homes Investment Act S98 - The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act HR2143 - The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act Conversations with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate supporting bolstering the NHIA. First time homebuyer tax credits HR2863 - First-Time Homebuyer Act of 2021 Conversations with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate in support of a first-time homebuyer tax credit. Low Income Housing Tax Credit HR4204, the Affordable House Act Conversations with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate in support of bolstering the Low Income Housing Tax Credit. Increasing Housing Supply Conversations with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate in support of tax incentives to create more housing supply and more housing options for first-time homebuyers. Communications with the House and Senate regarding legislative proposals to convert underused/abandoned commercial properties into residential real estate Estate Tax Reform HR1712 - Death Tax Repeal Act S617 - Death Tax Repeal Act Affordable Housing HR2573 - Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2021 HR2768 - American Housing and Economic Mobility Act S1136 - Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2021 S1368 - American Housing and Economic Mobility Act Commercial Real Estate Conversion Tax Credits HR4759 - The Revitalizing Downtowns Act S2511 - The Revitalizing Downtowns Act Carried Interest HR1068 - The Carried Interest Fairness Act S1598 - Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2021 Capital Gains Discussions regarding proposed legislation, the Sensible Taxation and Equity Promotion (STEP) Act. Communications with the House and Senate opposing increases to the capital gains tax rate and taxing of unrealized capital gains Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives HR2346 - E-QUIP Act Tax Credit for Disaster Mitigation/Expenses S1805 - Shelter Act REITs HR3123 - Parity for Non-Traded REITs Act Partnership Tax Rules Communications with the Senate Finance Committee about proposed legislation to change the partnership tax rules Tax Reform HR2275 - The Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness Act HR2276 - the Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Act HR2286 - A bill to treat property transferred by gift or at death as sold for fair market value S126 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the individual tax provisions of the tax reform law, and for other purposes. Communications with the House and Senate opposing changes to the "step-up in basis" provision Communications with the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee regarding proposed limitations on real estate investment Infrastructure Proposals HR5376 - Build Back Better Act Communications with the House and Senate regarding the pay-fors in the American Rescue Plan and the American Jobs Plan The Historic Tax Credit HR2266 - The Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act HR2294 - The Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act Discussions with the U.S. Treasury Department regarding tax policy, like-kind exchanges, capital gains, tax incentives for residential units, and the step-up in basis.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| SYDNEY BARRON | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| BRYAN GREENE | — |
| JOSEPH C HARRIS | — |
| EVAN M. LIDDIARD | — |
| SHANNON MCGAHN | — |
| RYAN RUSBULDT | — |
| ERIN KATE STACKLEY | — |
| VIJAY YADLAPATI | — |
| SARAH YOUNG | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Copyright Reform S__ - Digital Copyright Act of 2021
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| NIA KAFI DUGGINS | — |
| VIJAY YADLAPATI | — |
| SARAH YOUNG | — |
Health Issues HCR
Association Health Plans HR4547 - Association Health Plans Act of 2021
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SYDNEY BARRON | — |
| KATHRYN DESANCTIS | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| JOSEPH C HARRIS | — |
| AUSTIN R PEREZ | — |
| RYAN RUSBULDT | — |
Banking BAN
Cannabis Businesses Access to Banking HR1996 - SAFE Banking Act HR4350 - National Defense Authorization Act S__ - SAFE Banking Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| SYDNEY BARRON | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| JOSEPH C HARRIS | — |
| SHANNON MCGAHN | — |
| RYAN RUSBULDT | — |
| ERIN KATE STACKLEY | — |
| VIJAY YADLAPATI | — |
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
GSE Reform SRes5 - Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Resolution HR3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Discussions with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate regarding GSE reform. Communications with the House and Senate regarding raising the statutory debt limit and GSEs. PSPAs Discussions with the Senate Banking Committee regarding PSPAs. QM/QRM Discussions with the Senate Banking Committee regarding QM/QRM. TILA - Language Access HR3009 - Improving Language Access in Mortgage Servicing Act of 2021 Forbearance Programs Discussions with the Senate Banking Committee regarding mortgage forbearance programs. Credit Discrimination HR166 - Fair Lending for All Act Student Loan Debt Communications with the House and Senate regarding impact of student loan debt on racial justice, borrowers, and the economy Commercial Real Estate Discussions with the U.S. House of Representatives regarding proposals to incentivize repurposing of commercial real estate properties. Communications with the House of Representatives regarding the FY2022 Budget. Communications with the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding PSPAs. Communications with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regarding GSE reform, PSPAs, the capital rule.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| SYDNEY BARRON | — |
| KATHRYN DESANCTIS | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| NIA KAFI DUGGINS | — |
| MATTHEW EMERY New | — |
| KEN R FEARS | — |
| JOSEPH C HARRIS | — |
| SHANNON MCGAHN | — |
| RYAN RUSBULDT | — |
| ERIN KATE STACKLEY | — |
| VIJAY YADLAPATI | — |
| SARAH YOUNG | — |
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
Fair Housing Protections HR5 - Equality Act S2549 - Mapping Housing Discrimination Act Conversations with the House of Representatives regarding increased funding for fair housing enforcement in the FY 2022 THUD appropriations bill, Disparate Impact HR5376 - Build Back Better Act Credit Discrimination HR166 - Fair Lending for All Act TILA - Language Access HR3009 - Improving Language Access in Mortgage Servicing Act of 2021 Discrimination in Valuations HR2553 - Real Estate Valuation Fairness and Improvement Act of 2021 Student Loan Debt Communications with the Senate Banking Committee regarding impact of student loan debt on racial justice, borrowers, and the economy Equal Access to Housing and Financial Services Statement for the Record: HFSC Hearing Justice for All: Achieving Racial Equity Through Access to Housing and Financial Services Racial Discrimination in Housing Letter to the Senate Banking Committee for its hearing Separate and Unequal: The Legacy of Racial Discrimination in Housing Unlocking Possibilities Program HR5376 - Build Back Better Act Conversations with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate regarding Fair Housing issues. Discussions with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regarding the FHA and Fair Housing policies.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| SYDNEY BARRON | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| BRYAN GREENE | — |
| JOSEPH C HARRIS | — |
| SHANNON MCGAHN | — |
| RYAN RUSBULDT | — |
| SEHAR SIDDIQI | — |
| ALEXIA SMOKLER | — |
| VIJAY YADLAPATI | — |
Transportation TRA
Infrastructure HR__ - Build More Transit Near Housing Act HR3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act HR5376 - Build Back Better Act S902 - Housing Supply and Affordability Act S1931 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 Communications with the Senate Banking Committee regarding infrastructure proposals Communications with the House and Senate regarding the Biden Administration's "American Jobs Plan" proposal and the pay-fors. Communications with the House and Senate to discuss housing as infrastructure. Communications with Congress regarding the Budget Reconciliation package and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| SYDNEY BARRON | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| JOSEPH C HARRIS | — |
| EVAN M. LIDDIARD | — |
| SHANNON MCGAHN | — |
| RUSSELL RIGGS | — |
| RYAN RUSBULDT | — |
| VIJAY YADLAPATI | — |
Disaster Planning/Emergencies DIS
Flood Insurance Discussions with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate regarding the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Communications with the House and Senate re: DHS appropriations for NFIP extension, flood maps. Discussions with the House Financial Services Committee re: draft legislation to reauthorize the NFIP. Letter to Congress about increased FY2022 FEMA Flood Risk Mapping Program Funding HR3414 - To repeal the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement for commercial properties located in flood hazard areas, and for other purposes HR3415 - To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes HR3416 - Community Mapping Act HR3417 - Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act HR5526 - Flood History Information Act of 2021 S558 - FLOODS Act S1960 - Flood Insurance Fairness Act S2869 - NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 Delay Act of 2021 COVID-19 Relief HR1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 HR1799 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 S404 - Coronavirus Housing Counseling Improvement Act S723 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 S1249 - PPP Flexibility for Farmers, Ranchers, and the Self-Employed Act Communications with the House and Senate regarding the CDC Eviction Moratorium and the Treasury Department's Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Communications with the Small Business Administration (SBA) regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgiveness. Communications with the Treasury Department regarding the CDC Eviction Moratorium and the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Communications with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regarding the CDC Eviction Moratorium, Emergency Rental Assistance Program, and rental assistance requirements for federally-assisted housing. Communications with the White House regarding the CDC Eviction Moratorium and the Treasury Department guidance for and administration of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding flood insurance. Discussions with Fannie Mae regarding flood insurance.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| SYDNEY BARRON | — |
| KATHRYN DESANCTIS | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| NIA KAFI DUGGINS | — |
| KEN R FEARS | — |
| JOSEPH C HARRIS | — |
| EVAN M. LIDDIARD | — |
| SHANNON MCGAHN | — |
| AUSTIN R PEREZ | — |
| RYAN RUSBULDT | — |
| SEHAR SIDDIQI | — |
| ERIN KATE STACKLEY | — |
| VIJAY YADLAPATI | — |
| SARAH YOUNG | — |
Unemployment UNM
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance HR1319 - The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Independent Contractor Status HR842 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 S420 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 Discussions with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate regarding independent contractor status and worker classification. Discussions with the Department of Labor regarding the definition and status of "independent contractors." Unemployment Insurance Discussions with Congress regarding proposed legislation, "The Unemployment Insurance Modernization Act"
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| SYDNEY BARRON | — |
| KATHRYN DESANCTIS | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| NIA KAFI DUGGINS | — |
| JOSEPH C HARRIS | — |
| SHANNON MCGAHN | — |
| RYAN RUSBULDT | — |
| VIJAY YADLAPATI | — |
Small Business SMB
COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses and Independent Contractors HR1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 HR1799 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 S723 - PPP Extension Act of 2021 S1249 - PPP Flexibility for Farmers, Ranchers, and the Self-Employed Act Communications with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate supporting relief for commercial real estate due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Communications with the Small Business Administration (SBA) regarding Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness policies.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| SYDNEY BARRON | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| JOSEPH C HARRIS | — |
| SHANNON MCGAHN | — |
| RYAN RUSBULDT | — |
| ERIN KATE STACKLEY | — |
| VIJAY YADLAPATI | — |
Housing HOU
Fair housing protections HR5 - Equality Act HR5376 - Build Back Better Act S2549 - Mapping Housing Discrimination Act Conversations with the House of Representatives regarding increased funding for fair housing enforcement in the FY2022 THUD appropriations bill Conversations with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate regarding Fair Housing issues. VA Loan Programs Conversations with the House of Representatives and Senate regarding VA loans. Down-payment Assistance Discussions with the House of Representatives about down-payment assistance programs. Affordable Housing S902 - Housing Supply and Affordability Act S1820 - Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2021 Communications with Congressional leadership re: housing affordability issues CDC Eviction Moratorium/Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funding HR1319 - The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 HR5196 - Expanding Assistance to Renters and Landlords Act of 2021 Discussions with the House Financial Services Committee regarding improvements to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Communications with Congress opposing legislative proposals for a nationwide eviction moratorium COVID-19 Relief S404 - Coronavirus Housing Counseling Improvement Act FHA Programs HR1395 - Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2021 HR1532 - Improving FHA Support for Small-Dollar Mortgages Act of 2021 HR3172 - Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder Act of 2021 S2131 - Improving FHA Support for Small-Dollar Mortgages Act of 2021 Conversations with the House of Representatives and Senate regarding FHA and HUD programs. Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization HR1620 - Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021 S527 - Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act of 2021 Discrimination in Valuations HR2553 - Real Estate Valuation Fairness and Improvement Act of 2021 Appraisal/FHA Programs Discussions with the Senate on proposed legislation to amend the National Housing Act to authorize State-licensed appraisers to conduct appraisals in connection with mortgages insured by the FHA and to ensure compliance with the existing appraiser education and competency requirements, and for other purposes. Affordable Housing S902 - A bill to authorize a grant program for the development and implementation of housing supply and affordability plans, and for other purposes. Unlocking Possibilities Program HR5376 - Build Back Better Act Conversations with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regarding fair housing programs, FHA loans, appraisals, and the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Conversations with the CFPB regarding the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Conversations with the White House regarding the CDC Eviction Moratorium, the Treasury Department Emergency Rental Assistance program guidelines, and black homeownership collaborations. Discussions with the U.S. Treasury Department regarding the CDC Eviction Moratorium and the Treasury Department Emergency Rental Assistance program guidelines. Conversations with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regarding radon regulations, short-term rentals, and appraisals. Discussions with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) about rural housing loans. Discussions with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding VA loans and related fees.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| SYDNEY BARRON | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| BRYAN GREENE | — |
| JOSEPH C HARRIS | — |
| SHANNON MCGAHN | — |
| RUSSELL RIGGS | — |
| RYAN RUSBULDT | — |
| SEHAR SIDDIQI | — |
| ALEXIA SMOKLER | — |
| ERIN KATE STACKLEY | — |
| VIJAY YADLAPATI | — |
| SARAH YOUNG | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Discussions with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the Waters of the U.S. rule. Discussions with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regarding radon regulations.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RUSSELL RIGGS | — |
Insurance INS
Flood Insurance Discussions with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate regarding the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Communications with the House and Senate re: DHS appropriations for NFIP extension, flood maps. Discussions with the House Financial Services Committee re: draft legislation to reauthorize the NFIP. Letter to Congress about increased FY2022 FEMA Flood Risk Mapping Program Funding HR3414 - To repeal the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement for commercial properties located in flood hazard areas, and for other purposes HR3415 - To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes HR3416 - Community Mapping Act HR3417 - Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act HR5526 - Flood History Information Act of 2021 S558 - FLOODS Act S1960 - Flood Insurance Fairness Act S2869 - NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 Delay Act of 2021 Association Health Plans HR4547 - Association Health Plans Act of 2021 Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding flood insurance. Discussions with Fannie Mae regarding flood insurance.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| SYDNEY BARRON | — |
| KATHRYN DESANCTIS | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| JOSEPH C HARRIS | — |
| SHANNON MCGAHN | — |
| AUSTIN R PEREZ | — |
| RYAN RUSBULDT | — |
| VIJAY YADLAPATI | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Privacy and Data Security HR1816 - To require the Federal Trade Commission to promulgate regulations related to sensitive personal information, and for other purposes. Communications with the Senate Commerce Committee about data privacy and security policy. Remote Online Notarization S1625 - Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act HR4350 - National Defense Authorization Act HR3962 - Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act Discussions with the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate in support of federal Remote Online Notarization ("RON") policies. Broadband Access S2017 - The Broadband Reform and Investment (BRIDGE) Act Discussions with the U.S. House or Representatives and the U.S. Senate in support of funding for increased broadband access. QM/QRM Discussions with the Senate Banking Committee regarding QM and QRM. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau HR4773 - The Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act Conversations with the Uniform Law Commission about data privacy issues. Conversations with the House of Representatives and the Senate regarding pro-consumer real estate marketplace and competition issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COLIN ALLEN | — |
| SYDNEY BARRON | — |
| KATHRYN DESANCTIS | — |
| HELEN DEVLIN | — |
| NIA KAFI DUGGINS | — |
| KEN R FEARS | — |
| JOSEPH C HARRIS | — |
| SHANNON MCGAHN | — |
| OLIVIA MORRIS | — |
| RYAN RUSBULDT | — |
| VIJAY YADLAPATI | — |
| SARAH YOUNG | — |
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