Capitol Hill
Home Builders Recognized for Lobbying Clout
A prominent Capitol Hill publication recently listed NAHB among the most powerful and highly esteemed trade groups in Washington.
Farm Bill Contains Important Forestry Provisions
Congress has passed the 2018 farm bill that includes key forestry provisions to implement critical forest management reforms that will help improve the health of the nation’s forest system and reduce America’s reliance on foreign sources of timber.
BUILD-PAC Contributors: Register for Exclusive Webinar on Housing and the New Congress
Throughout the 2017-2018 election cycle, BUILD-PAC, NAHB’s political action committee, continued to flex its muscle by contributing $2.9 million to federal candidates and committees and supporting 370 pro-housing candidates. As a thank you to BUILD-PAC contributors for their investment, NAHB is hosting an exclusive political and legislative webinar briefing.
Flood Insurance Program Extended Through Dec. 21
Congress has approved a short-term continuing resolution that will keep the National Flood Insurance Program running through Dec. 21.
Congress Extends Flood Insurance Program Through Dec. 7
With a Nov. 30 deadline looming, the House and Senate tonight approved a one-week extension of the National Flood Insurance Program until Dec. 7.
House to Take Up Tax Extenders, Fix for LIHTC Veterans Projects
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady last night released a broad tax package that the House is expected to consider later this week. The legislation includes retirement and other savings enhancements, reforms to the Internal Revenue Service, and temporary tax relief for victims of recent natural disasters.
Joint Statement from NAHB and HBI on the First Step Act
NAHB commends Republicans and Democrats for working to advance the First Step Act and we join President Trump in supporting this bipartisan effort.
Will Lawmakers Address the Low Income Housing Tax Credit in the Lame Duck Session?
NAHB is focused on the potential that tax legislation will be part of this lame duck session, and we are working with our congressional supporters to press our Low Income Housing Tax Credit priorities.
What do the Midterm Election Results Mean for Housing?
The 2018 midterm elections delivered a split decision: Republicans expanded their Senate majority and Democrats flipped the House.
So what does this mean for housing? Find out here.
Stand Up for Housing and Vote on Nov. 6
Be sure to get out and vote on Nov. 6. NAHB is endorsing more than 230 Republican and Democratic congressional incumbents and candidates in the midterm elections.