June 22 – 24 at the Capitol is offering something a little different this year. With COVID-19 panedemic still impacting local and national events, builders have the opportunity to join a virtual conference to help advocate for positive housing reforms. More details below from NAHB.
Because NAHB members will not be visiting Capitol Hill, the virtual meetings with your federal lawmakers will actually create greater opportunities for increased participation, as hosting meetings online allow more members to attend this critical grassroots conference and get involved with advocacy efforts.
During these virtual meetings with lawmakers, members are encouraged to ask their representatives and senators to move forward on several key issues, including:
- Promoting policies and job training programs that will help ensure an ample supply of well-trained workers to build the nation’s homes;
- Strengthening the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC);
- Reducing regulations that harm small businesses;
- Preventing federal intrusion into the energy codes development process;
- Revising small business lending programs during the COVID-19 crisis to make those loans available to more home builders; and
- Providing rental assistance to struggling families during the coronavirus-caused economic downturn.
This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved! More tips to prepare and more information about the conference can be found here.
Have a wonderful weekend,
-The Altered Properties Team