During the National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings held in Washington, D.C., this week, NAR members held over 500 meetings with House and Senate members, which translates to a meeting with 95% of all members of Congress.
On Wednesday, June 4, thousands of real estate professionals continued the tradition of heading to Capitol Hill for one-on-one meetings to discuss pivotal ways legislators can support housing affordability and supply and protect the real estate industry.
“This week, thousands of REALTORS® met with lawmakers to champion homeownership, protect private property rights, and advocate for the issues that matter most to buyers and homeowners nationwide,” said Shannon McGahn, NAR executive vice president and chief advocacy officer. “It is a pivotal year coming to a head as Congress moves forward on tax reform, and we must make our voices heard to protect our members and the industry. On Capitol Hill, our voices being heard ensures that the American dream remains within reach for all.”
Even before members visited the Capitol, NAR had already connected with every newly elected lawmaker earlier this year, logging 593 meetings, both in-person and virtual, among Congress, our advocacy team and federal political coordinators since the start of the 119th Congress.
And momentum is growing. Reps. Mark Alford (R-Mo.), Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.), Tracey Mann (R-Kan.), and Lou Correa (D-Calif.) have officially revived the Bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus, now 90 members strong.
Additionally, NAR lobbyists and FPCs have met with the chair and ranking member of every Congressional Committee and every member of the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee.
Discussions on the Hill on Wednesday primarily focused on the potential impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on the real estate industry, the ways Congress can support NAR members in policies that increase housing supply, as well as how to address capital gains taxes by supporting the More Homes on the Market Act.
