Federal Government Affairs
From Slowdown to Shovel-ready: Recent Tax Bill a Catalyst for U.S. Industrial Growth
From Slowdown to Shovel-ready: Recent Tax Bill a Catalyst for U.S. Industrial Growth By Peter Kroner | August 19, 2025 The recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (“Big Beautiful Bill”) introduced new provisions allowing 100% rapid depreciation not only of equipment, but also of production and manufacturing facilities. This is…
Read MoreHomeowner Energy Freedom Act (HR 4758) Could Offer Relief to Nation’s Homebuilders
Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (HR 4758) Could Offer Relief to Nation’s Homebuilders Rep. Craig Goldman (R-Texas) has introduced the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (H.R. 4758), NAHB-supported legislation that would repeal burdensome provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including a provision that provides states $1 billion to incentivize the adoption of the 2021 International Energy…
Read MoreNAIOP Provides a Voice for CRE at Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Annual Meeting
NAIOP Provides a Voice for CRE at Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Annual Meeting By Jack Hargrove | August 6, 2025 Dozens of Democratic state legislators from across the United States convened in San Diego, California, July 28-30 for the annual meeting of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC), the Democratic Party’s fundraising organization for state…
Read MoreFrom Deductions to Depreciation: Real Estate Tax Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
From Deductions to Depreciation: Real Estate Tax Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act By David Sobochan, CPA, MT | July 16, 2025 On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). One of the benefits we receive as members of NAIOP is the tireless efforts…
Read MoreHighlights on New Tax Provisions
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…
Read MoreCommerce Secretary Reflects on Economic Leadership and U.S. Competitiveness
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…
Read More2025 U.S. Tariffs: What Industrial CRE Needs to Know
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…
Read MoreGovernment Affairs Update: May 2025
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…
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