BOMA International Advocacy is Energized
President Obama and members of the 111th Congress have an ambitious legislative agenda for 2009-10, and many issues of critical importance to building owners and managers top this list. While the overall state of the economy and recovery dominate all discussions on Capitol Hill, other issues, such as energy and climate change, tax issues, and “card check” are all receiving attention from legislators. BOMA International’s advocacy team has a busy and exciting year ahead!
During the last session of congress, BOMA International had some important victories. Most significant was the passage of key legislation to extend the federal terrorism risk insurance program, the defeat of onerous mandatory energy efficiency targets, the defeat of tax increases on carried interest, and continued victories in securing adoption of BOMA supported building codes in key jurisdictions.
The 2009-10 legislative calendar is hot with issues crucial to BOMA International members-now is the time to get involved and get energized! Advocacy is a contact sport: mobilize your grassroots membership, call your legislator, visit their local office, use your Legislative Action Center and write a letter. Have your voice be heard by those who represent you TODAY!
Advocacy Updates
Quantifying BOMA International’s Advocacy Successes
BOMA International’s Advocacy Staff had some important 2008 legislative victories that will help save the commercial real estate industry billions of dollars a year. Based on these successes we saved:
BOMA Testimonies