Federal Government Affairs

Highlights on New Tax Provisions President Trump signed into law the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)”) in early July. Read a full article sharing Insights | A Deeper Dive into the Final Tax Provisions. Below are some key highlights of the Act that are specific to the real estate industry. Individual Income Tax Rates (§1) – Makes…

Commerce Secretary Reflects on Economic Leadership and U.S. Competitiveness By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE | June 9, 2025 Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo shared insights on economic policy, trade and American competitiveness in a candid conversation at NAIOP’s I.CON East last week in New Jersey, touching on both her personal journey and the broader…

2025 U.S. Tariffs: What Industrial CRE Needs to Know By Eric Schmutz | June 5, 2025 With trade policy once again taking center stage in the U.S., industrial real estate leaders are watching closely to understand how sweeping tariff changes could reshape supply chains, manufacturing and market demand. Newmark’s Lisa DeNight, managing director for national…

Government Affairs Update: May 2025 The NAIOP Corporate government affairs staff has been busy working with chapters at the state, local, federal and provincial levels to represent the positions of the commercial real estate industry.   Nevada Day at the State Capitol  Members from the southern and northern chapters traveled to Carson City to meet…