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Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP

Remote Online Notarization Discussions supporting the Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act. Discussions with the House and Senate on artificial intelligence and data privacy. Discussions supporting the Trigger Leads Abatement Act. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Support letter to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee for the nomination of Jonathan McKernan to be Director of CFPB. Communications with the National Institution of Standards and Technology (NIST) on artificial intelligence.

Contacted: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)

Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Support letter to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee for the nomination of Jonathan McKernan to be Director of CFPB. Federal Housing Finance Agency Support letter to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee for the nomination of Bill Pulte to be the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Communications with the Federal Housing Finance Agency regarding delaying implementing new tenant protections to evaluate if they align with the President's executive orders and priorities and reforms to the Government Sponsored Entities (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Discussions supporting the Trigger Leads Abatement Act.

Contacted: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

Housing HOU

Housing Availability and Affordability HOUSES Act Choice in Affordable Housing Act Yes in My Backyard Act Yes in God's Backyard Act S.470/HR1078 Respect for State Housing Laws Act Communications with the Senate supporting S.127 Whole Homes Repairs Act. Department of Housing & Urban Development Support letter to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee for the nomination of Scott Turner to be Secretary of the Department of Housing & Urban Development. Communications regarding the Fair Housing Administration, single and multifamily housing support programs, housing counseling, Housing Choice Vouchers, the HOME program, and tenant protections. Federal Housing Finance Agency Support letter to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee for the nomination of Bill Pulte to be the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Communications with the Federal Housing Finance Agency regarding delaying implementing new tenant protections to evaluate if they align with the President's executive orders and priorities. Natural Disasters Communications with the House of Representatives supporting H.R. 1491 Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act and H.R. 517 The Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act. Communications with the House of Representatives supporting the Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act that would provide pre-disaster mitigation grants and tax incentives for households to reduce the risk of real property damage due to natural disasters, including floods, hurricanes, and wildfires. Department of Labor Support letter to the U.S. Senate for the nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer to be Secretary of Labor. Department of Interior Communications regarding the sale of federal lands to create affordable housing. White House Communications regarding multifamily housing tenant protections, the sale of federal lands to create affordable housing, and fair housing issues. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Communications regarding the Veterans Affairs Home Loan Guaranty program. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Communications regarding Rural Housing Service loans. National Economic Council Communications regarding deregulation, housing supply.

Contacted: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); SENATE; Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Natl Economic Council (NEC); Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA); Interior, Dept of (DOI); White House Office; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: S. 470 (119th), H.R. 1078 (119th), S. 127 (119th), H.R. 517 (119th), H.R. 1491 (119th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

Housing Affordability and Availability More Homes on the Market Act Neighborhood Homes Investment Act Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act Tax Reform Communications with the House and Senate regarding protecting the 1031 like-kind exchange, capital gains tax, IRC Section 121 exclusion increase, the State and Local Tax deduction (SALT), and tax incentives to increase housing. Converting Commercial Real Estate to Housing Revitalizing Downtowns and Mainstreets Act 199A Deduction S.213/HR703 Main Street Tax Certainty Act Death Tax Repeal Act Department of Housing & Urban Development Support letter to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee for the nomination of Scott Turner to be Secretary of the Department of Housing & Urban Development. Natural Disasters Communications with the House of Representatives supporting H.R. 1491 Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act and H.R. 517 The Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act. Communications with the House of Representatives supporting the Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act that would provide pre-disaster mitigation grants and tax incentives for households to reduce the risk of real property damage due to natural disasters, including floods, hurricanes, and wildfires.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 703 (119th), H.R. 517 (119th), S. 213 (119th), H.R. 1491 (119th)

Insurance INS

Natural Disasters Communications with the House of Representatives supporting H.R. 1491 Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act and H.R. 517 The Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act. Communications with the House of Representatives supporting the Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act that would provide pre-disaster mitigation grants and tax incentives for households to reduce the risk of real property damage due to natural disasters, including floods, hurricanes, and wildfires. Communications urging the House of Representatives to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) before its funding expires. Communications with the Senate supporting S.127 Whole Homes Repairs Act. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Communications regarding disaster mitigation and assistance, and flood insurance. White House Communications regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Contacted: SENATE; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; White House Office

Bills named: H.R. 1491 (119th), S. 127 (119th), H.R. 517 (119th)

Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV

Discussions with the Senate and House of Representatives on fair housing issues. Department of Housing & Urban Development Support letter to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee for the nomination of Scott Turner to be Secretary of the Department of Housing & Urban Development. Communications regarding Fair Housing Act information on the HUD website. Federal Housing Finance Agency Support letter to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee for the nomination of Bill Pulte to be the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Communications with the Federal Housing Finance Agency regarding delaying implementing new tenant protections to evaluate if they align with the President's executive orders and priorities. Communications with the White House regarding fair housing programs and enforcement.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; White House Office; Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD); Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)

Banking BAN

SAFE/SAFER Banking Act Banking Regulations Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act Credit Access and Inclusion Act Federal Housing Finance Agency Support letter to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee for the nomination of Bill Pulte to be the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Communications with the Federal Housing Finance Agency regarding delaying implementing new tenant protections to evaluate if they align with the President's executive orders and priorities. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Support letter to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee for the nomination of Jonathan McKernan to be Director of CFPB.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB); Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA); SENATE

Environment/Superfund ENV

Communications with the Senate supporting S.127 Whole Homes Repairs Act. Natural Disasters Communications with the House of Representatives supporting H.R. 1491 Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act and H.R. 517 The Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act. House of Representatives Communications supporting the Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act that would provide pre-disaster mitigation grants and tax incentives for households to reduce the risk of real property damage due to natural disasters, including floods, hurricanes, and wildfires. Communications about the lead dust rule. Communications urging the House of Representatives to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) before its funding expires. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Communications regarding the Waters of the U.S. rule and lead paint regulations.

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Bills named: S. 127 (119th), H.R. 517 (119th), H.R. 1491 (119th)

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

Independent Contractor Status Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act Employer Participation in Repayment Act Department of Labor Support letter to the U.S. Senate for the nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer to be Secretary of Labor.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Immigration IMM

Communications with the House and Senate about the EB-5 Visa program.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE