NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL, INC. for NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL INC
What was lobbied
13 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Tax Reform Promoted comprehensive approach to tax reform that avoids enacting reform for C corporations at the expense of flow-through entities or otherwise disadvantaging multifamily real estate relative to other asset classes. Support maintaining current law regarding: (1) the tax treatment of carried interest; (2) the full deductibility of business interest; (3) the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (while also increasing program resources) and tax-exempt private activity housing bonds; (4) the permanent estate tax rules enacted in January 2013; (5) Section 1031 like-kind exchanges; (6) the 27.5-year depreciation period for multifamily buildings; (7) depreciation recapture; and (8) the deductibility of state and local real estate taxes. We oppose proposals increasing taxes on capital gains. Finally, we favor: (1) repealing or reforming FIRPTA rules to incent foreign investment in U.S. real estate; and (2) expanding incentives for energy efficiency in commercial buildings (e.g., Internal Revenue Code Section 179D). House Republican Tax Reform Blueprint, A Better Way: A Pro-Growth Tax Code for All Americans, all provisions. Trump Administration Tax Plan, 2017 Tax Reform for Economic Growth and American Jobs, all provisions. S. 1144, Investment in New Ventures and Economic Success Today (INVEST) Act of 2017, to encourage business creation by allowing faster recovery of start-up and organizational expenses, to simplify accounting methods for small businesses, to expand expensing and provide accelerated cost recovery to encourage investment in new plants and equipment, and for other purposes, Section 301: Modifications of Rules for Expensing Depreciable Assets; Section 311: 50-Percent Expensing Made Permanent. H.R. 4377 (114th Congress), American Business Competitiveness Act of 2015 , legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to tax business income on a cash flow basis and for other purposes, all provisions. Proposals to amend the taxation of financial products and providing for an exception from the definition of a derivative for real estate that is to be delivered. Energy Supported extension of the Section 45L New Energy Efficient Home Credit and the Section 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction (also favor improving the Commercial Buildings Deduction by establishing a sliding scale of energy improvements, which would help spur investment in energy efficient improvements in older buildings). Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) H.R. 1661, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the low-income housing tax credit, and for other purposes, all provisions. S. 548, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the low-income housing credit, and for other purposes, all provisions. Workforce Housing S. 3384 (114th Congress), Middle-Income Housing Tax Credit Act of 2016, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for middle-income housing, all provisions. Analyzed Housing Affordability Tax Incentives, including Renter Tax Credits and Employer-Provided Housing Tax Exclusions. Partnership Audits H.R. 6439/S.3506 (114th Congress), The Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2016, Section 101: Amendments Relating to Protecting Americans From Tax Hike Act of 2015, Exception from Qualified Pension Funds; Title II-Technical Corrections Related to Partnership Audit Rules, all provisions. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service, Notice of proposed rulemaking on Centralized Partnership Audit Regime, REG-136118-15. S Corporation Modernization H.R. 1696 / S. 711, S Corporation Modernization Act of 2017, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for S corporation reform, and for other purposes, all provisions. Estate Tax Regulations Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service REG-163113-02, Estate, Gift, and Generation-Skipping Taxes; Restrictions on Liquidation of an Interest. House Appropriations Financial Services Subcommittee legislation, Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes, Administrative Provisions -- Internal Revenue Service, Section 115: Denies funds to finalize, enforce or implement Proposed Treasury Regulations relating to the liquidation of an interest with respect to estate, gift, and generation-skipping taxes under Section 2704 of the Internal Revenue Code.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW BERGER | — |
| LISA BLACKWELL | — |
| CYNTHIA CHETTI | — |
| PAULA CINO | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLY New | — |
| EILEEN LEE | — |
| KIMBLE RATLIFF | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Federal policies on patent enforcement and litigation impacting the multifamily housing industry.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CYNTHIA CHETTI | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLY New | — |
Housing HOU
Balanced Housing Policy Section 8 Reform Project -Based Voucher Programs Federal Affordable Housing Programs Federal Affordable Housing Energy Savings Programs Fair Housing/Disparate Impact H.R. 1447 - Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2017 Rural Housing Issues HUD Final Rule: Implementation of the Fair Housing Acts Discrimination Effects Voucher Program Rental Assistance Demonstration Program FHA Multifamily Programs Rural Housing Issues: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Rental Assistance Agreements related to the funding. HUD: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing HUD: Fair Market Rents and Small Area Fair Market Rents HUD: Bed Bug Policy HUD: Guidance for Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and Owners of Federally-Assisted Housing on Excluding the Use of Arrest Records in Housing Decisions HUD: Federal Housing Administration (FHA) multifamily mortgage insurance rates in order to spur the financing of affordable housing and energy-efficient apartments. HUD: Median zip code rents HUD: Limited English Proficiency HUD: FHA Energy Bench Marking Regulation HUD: Flood Risk Management Standard HUD: Notice H 2017-05, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Additional Guidance for Multifamily Owners and Management HUD: [Docket No. FR-6030-N-01], Reducing Regulatory Burden; Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda Under Executive Order 13777 HUD: [Docket No. FR-6021-N-01], Proposed Changes to the Methodology Used for Estimating Fair Market Rents HUD: [Docket No. FR-5997-N-25], 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information, Collection: Small Area Fair Market, Rent Demonstration Evaluation Proposals to expand the availability of affordable and workforce housing Reviewed proposals for the sharing economy Davis Bacon Reform as related to the Department of Housing and Urban Development on the Department of Labor Trump Administration transition issues associated with all aspects of multifamily housing Trump Administration Regulatory Freeze Proposals H.R. 482, the Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2017, all provisions S. 160, the HUD Inspection Process and Enforcement Reform Act of 2017, all provisions S. 73. the Housing Accountability Act of 2017, all provisions H.R. 26, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 201, H.R. 5, The Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 GSE Reform: Proposals to ensure liquidity in multifamily mortgage market in a post Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac environment Financial Creating Hope and Opportunity for Investors, Consumers and Entrepreneurs (CHOICE) Act Dodd-Frank Reform Community Reinvestment Act Rules High Volatility Commercial Real Estate (HVCRE) legislative proposals Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) FHFA: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Quarterly Market Update Military Housing National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018 (Personnel, Family Housing) Military Housing Privatization Initiative / Basic Allowance for Housing FAA Reauthorization - One Engine Inoperative Policy H.R.5177 - National Mitigation Investment Act Budget/Appropriations FY 2017 Housing Appropriations - House and Senate: -Continuing Resolution/H.R.5325 - Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Act Appropriations Department of Defense Appropriations Agriculture Appropriations bill, Rural Housing Service (RHS), Housing issues, Appropriations Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - Appropriations for HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program funding as it relates to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program FY 2017 Budget House and Senate -Funding for the U.S. Census Bureau- Census/American Community Survey -Funding for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics-data on labor, employment, American productivity statistics and information on economy and workforce funding - Funding for Housing - Transportation Housing Urban Development FY2018 Appropriations- House and Senate -Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Act Appropriations Department of Defense Appropriations Agriculture Appropriations bill, Rural Housing Service (RHS), Housing issues, Appropriations Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations/Budget FY2018 Budget Administration House and Senate -Funding for the U.S. Census Bureau- Census/American Community Survey -Funding for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics-data on labor, employment, American productivity statistics and information on economy and workforce funding - Funding for Housing - Transportation Housing Urban Development H.R. 620 - ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 1493 - ADA Lawsuit Clarification Act of 2017 Land-Use/Infrastructure Proposal Land Use/Infrastructure S. 1445/H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 H.R. 2565, a bill 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. H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 2874, The 21st Century Flood Reform Act H.R. 1423, National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1929, Empowering Homeowners to Mitigate Flood Damage Act of 2017 S. 1368, The Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S. 1313, Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW BERGER | — |
| LISA BLACKWELL | — |
| CYNTHIA CHETTI | — |
| PAULA CINO | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLY | — |
| EILEEN LEE | — |
| KIMBLE RATLIFF New | — |
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
GSE Reform: Proposals to ensure liquidity in multifamily mortgage market in a post Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac environment Public Proposals for the Future of the Housing Finance System H.R.1491, Partnership to Strengthen Homeownership Act of 2015 H.R. 2767 Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act, all provisions, from the 113th Congress. Community Reinvestment Act Rules High Volatility Commercial Real Estate (HVCRE) legislative proposals H.R. 2148, Clarifying High Volatility Commercial Real Estate Loans FHFA: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Quarterly Market Update Financial Creating Hope and Opportunity for Investors, Consumers and Entrepreneurs (CHOICE) Act Dodd-Frank Reform
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW BERGER | — |
| LISA BLACKWELL | — |
| CYNTHIA CHETTI | — |
| PAULA CINO | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLY New | — |
| EILEEN LEE | — |
| KIMBLE RATLIFF New | — |
Telecommunications TEC
Federal policies impacting availability and reliability of voice, video and data services to multifamily housing communities, including but not limited to inside wiring, broadband and cellular services. Federal policies surrounding FCC rulemaking Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet/Network Neutrality. FCC review of wiring access issues. H.R. 2666/S.2283 The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act H.R. 1888, Federal Spectrum Incentive Act S. 228/HR 288, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act S. 19, MOBILE Now Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH FEIGIN BEFUS | — |
| LISA BLACKWELL | — |
| CYNTHIA CHETTI | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLY New | — |
| EILEEN LEE | — |
Postal POS
Federal policies affecting mail and parcel delivery service to multifamily housing communities. U.S. Postal Service reform issues impacting the multifamily housing industry FY 2018 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--provisions relating to United States Postal Service H.R. 756, Postal Service Reform Act of 2017, all provisions H.R. 760, Postal Service Financial Improvement Act of 2017, all provisions H.Res. 15, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service, all provisions H.Res. 28, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers, all provisions H.Res. 31, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012, all provisions
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CYNTHIA CHETTI | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLY New | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR 745, Subpart E) Lead-safe Housing for Kids Act of 2016 (S. 2316 and H.R. 4694) Requirements for Notification, Evaluation and Reduction of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Federally Owned Residential Property and Housing Receiving Federal Assistance: Response to Elevated Blood Lead Levels (24 CFR part 35)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CYNTHIA CHETTI | — |
| PAULA CINO | — |
| EILEEN LEE | — |
Insurance INS
Public policies affecting risk management for flood, terrorism, disaster, cyber, and other lines of insurance utilized by multifamily firms. National Flood Insurance Program policies, guidance, and requirements affecting existing and future multifamily and single family properties. Public Law No: 113-89, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 Public Law No. 112-141, the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 Reauthorization and reform of the National Flood Insurance Program S. 563/H.R. 1422, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act S. 1445/H.R. 1558, the Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act H.R. 2246, the Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act of 2017 H.R. 2565, a bill 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. H.R. 2868, the National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 2875, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 2874, The 21st Century Flood Reform Act H.R. 1423, National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 1929, Empowering Homeowners to Mitigate Flood Damage Act of 2017 S. 1368, The Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 S. 1313, Flood Insurance Affordability and Sustainability Act of 2017 FY 2018 Budget/Appropriations for NFIP/FEMA in House and Senate Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (Exec. Order 13690) and impact on FHA Multifamily HUD: Commented on Proposed Rule: Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (Exec. Order 13690) and impact on FHA Multifamily OCC/FDIC, et al: Commented on Loans in Areas Having Special Flood Hazards-Private Flood Insurance
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW BERGER | — |
| LISA BLACKWELL | — |
| CYNTHIA CHETTI | — |
| PAULA CINO | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLY New | — |
| KIMBLE RATLIFF New | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act S.385 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act HR 1443 Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act of 2017 HR 2321 Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Packaged Boilers, Docket Number EERE-2013-BT-STD0030. Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heaters, Docket Number EERE-2014-BT-STD-0042. Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Furnaces, Docket Number EERE-2014-BT-STD-0031.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LISA BLACKWELL | — |
| CYNTHIA CHETTI | — |
| PAULA CINO | — |
| EILEEN LEE | — |
Immigration IMM
Issues related to comprehensive immigration reform as they pertain to the multifamily industry. Issues related to worker eligibility and visa programs; E-Verify Program, H2-B Temporary Non-Agricultural Worker Program, EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, and proposals for new temporary worker program. H.R. 1147, the Legal Workforce Act HR 616, The American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 2028, Continuing Resolution funding federal programs and services until April 28, 2017 Bill Number TBD, Re-authorization of EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LISA BLACKWELL | — |
| CYNTHIA CHETTI | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLY | — |
| KIMBLE RATLIFF New | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Department of Labor Overtime Rule: Department of Labor, Final Rule, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees, 29 CFR 541, RIN 1235-AA11 National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Joint Employer Rule: Browning-Ferris Industries of California, Inc., d/b/a BFI Newby Island Recyclery, and FPR-II, LLC, d/b/a Leadpoint Business Services, and Sanitary Truck Drivers and Helpers Local 350, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Petitioner. Case 32-RC-109684. August 27, 2015 H.R. 2776, Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act, to amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to the timing of elections and pre-election hearings and the identification of pre-election issues, all provisions. S. 1350, to amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to the timing of elections and pre-election hearings and the identification of pre-election issues, and to require that lists of employees eligible to vote in organizing elections be provided to the National Labor Relations Board, all provisions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW BERGER | — |
| LISA BLACKWELL | — |
| CYNTHIA CHETTI | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLY New | — |
| EILEEN LEE | — |
Homeland Security HOM
Federal policies affecting data security, breach and privacy policies affecting owners, developers, managers and suppliers of the multifamily industry. - Cybersecurity Act of 2015 Omnibus, all provisions (the Act) H.R.2205/S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015, all provisions
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LISA BLACKWELL | — |
| CYNTHIA CHETTI | — |
| KEVIN DONNELLY New | — |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
Rule to define scope of waters protected under the Clean Water Act (final) Making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LISA BLACKWELL | — |
| CYNTHIA CHETTI | — |
| PAULA CINO | — |
| EILEEN LEE | — |
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