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Post-Election Lame Duck Session Faces Crowded Agenda
Congress returns next week for a lame duck session after the midterm elections, which have left party control in the Senate and House uncertain as final votes are tallied in races throughout the country. A new policy landscape for 2023 will take shape as current policymakers work on a funding deal by Dec. 16 to avert a partial government shutdown.Full story: Post-Election Lame Duck Session Faces Crowded Agenda -
Roundtable Submits Comments to IRS on New Clean Energy Tax Incentives
The Real Estate Roundtable submitted extensive comments to Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today that address various clean energy tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed by Congress in August.Full story: Roundtable Submits Comments to IRS on New Clean Energy Tax Incentives -
Federal Officials, Roundtable Focus on Potential Election-Related Threats
This week, U.S. security officials released information on their efforts to secure the nation’s election infrastructure and protect American voters from intimidation, discrimination or threats of violence related to the Nov. 8 midterm elections. The potential for political violence, cyberattacks and mitigation strategies were also among the topics of discussion during yesterday’s Real Estate Roundtable Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) virtual meeting.Full story: Federal Officials, Roundtable Focus on Potential Election-Related Threats -
Congressional Lame Duck Session May Include Tax Policies Impacting Real Estate
Lawmakers returning after the midterm elections for a lame duck session will work on a possible FY2023 “omnibus” budget package that may include tax policies of importance to commercial real estate.Full story: Congressional Lame Duck Session May Include Tax Policies Impacting Real Estate -
Real Estate Industry Urges Lawmakers to Consider Tax Incentive for Property Conversions
A Roundtable-led coalition of 16 national real estate organizations on Oct. 12 recommended certain enhancements and expansions to the Revitalizing Downtowns Act (S. 2511, H.R. 4759). The bill was introduced by Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) to encourage the conversion of older buildings into new uses.Full story: Real Estate Industry Urges Lawmakers to Consider Tax Incentive for Property Conversions -
Treasury Requests Public Input on Inflation Reduction Act Energy Tax Incentives
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued six separate notices this week to gather public input regarding the clean energy tax credits and deductions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).Full story: Treasury Requests Public Input on Inflation Reduction Act Energy Tax Incentives -
Congress Passes Funding Extension Through Dec. 16, Lame Duck Session Awaits
The funding bill will keep federal agencies operating through Dec. 16, buying time for lawmakers during the upcoming lame duck session to craft a possible FY2023 “omnibus” budget package by year-end.Full story: Congress Passes Funding Extension Through Dec. 16, Lame Duck Session Awaits -
Congressional and CRE Leaders Discuss Economic, Political Currents Leading to November’s Midterms
Industry leaders and national policymakers met this week for The Roundtable’s fall meeting to discuss the U.S. political and economic environment, including issues such as inflation, housing, labor shortages, climate change, and November’s midterm elections.Full story: Congressional and CRE Leaders Discuss Economic, Political Currents Leading to November’s Midterms