BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL for BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Insurance INS
(H.R. 7011) BOMA lobbied to create a federal backstop similar to TRIA in the event of a pandemic or declared, widespread healthcare emergency resulting in business losses and closures. BOMA lobbied to create liability protections for building owners and managers related to COVID-19.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN BRYANT | — |
| EMILY NADEN | — |
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
BOMA lobbied for legislation that curbs drive by lawsuits by instituting a notice and cure period to allow building owners to remove barriers before the commencement of an ADA lawsuit.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN BRYANT | — |
| EMILY NADEN | — |
Transportation TRA
BOMA lobbied to increase federal infrastructure investments.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN BRYANT | — |
| EMILY NADEN | — |
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
BOMA lobbied the Federal Reserve and Treasury to resurrect the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF) to stabilize consumer spending and boost the economy during the COVID-19 shutdown. BOMA also lobbied the Treasury and Federal Reserve to include AAA-rated Single Asset/Single Borrower (SASBs), Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) as well as collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) in the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN BRYANT | — |
| EMILY NADEN | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
BOMA lobbied to extend deductions for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings, known as 179D deductions. Lobbied to allow the window to 1031 "Like-Kind" exchanges to account for the coronavirus economic shutdowns. (H.R. 7079) BOMA lobbied to support the "Clean Start: Back to Work Tax Credit" which would provide a refundable tax credit to any business that faces increased cleaning costs to maintain safety as a result of COVID-19. BOMA lobbied Congress to expand the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to include 501(c)(6) non-profits. (H.R. 266) "Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act": BOMA lobbied for an expansion of available funds for the Paycheck Protection Program. (H.R. 7777/S. 4117) Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act would allow businesses with $50,000 or less in PPP loans to be automatically forgiven. (H.R. 7615/S. 4214) Healthy Workplaces Act which would provide for a refundable tax credit to businesses who need to purchase PPE, COVID testing, and related cleaning supplies and contactless payment methods and reconfiguration related to social distancing requirements. (H.R. 7010) "Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020" BOMA lobbied Congress to include more flexibility in the use of Paycheck Protection Program loans.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN BRYANT | — |
| EMILY NADEN | — |
Disaster Planning/Emergencies DIS
BOMA lobbied against building and facility managers being required to take temperatures as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN BRYANT | — |
| EMILY NADEN | — |
Small Business SMB
BOMA lobbied the Small Business Administration (SBA) to issue guidance to enable developers and landlords to qualify for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN BRYANT | — |
| EMILY NADEN | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
BOMA lobbied Congress to continue funding for EPA's ENERGY STAR Program for FY2021.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN BRYANT | — |
| EMILY NADEN | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
BOMA lobbied Congress to continue funding for EPA's ENERGY STAR Program for FY2021. BOMA lobbied to extend deductions for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings, known as 179D deductions. BOMA lobbied for advanced depreciation of energy efficient technologies in commercial buildings (EEQIP). (S. 2137, H.R. 3962) Energy Savings & Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019 - BOMA lobbied Congress to pass legislation that would increase energy efficiency in commercial buildings, while providing certain safeguards to property owners.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN BRYANT | — |
| EMILY NADEN | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.