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Roundtable Submits Comments to SEC on Climate Risk Disclosure Proposal
The Real Estate Roundtable submitted comments today to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on a proposed rule that would require all registered companies to disclose material financial risks related to climate change.Full story: Roundtable Submits Comments to SEC on Climate Risk Disclosure Proposal -
President Biden Announces Plan to Fight Inflation With Federal Reserve in Lead Role
President Joe Biden affirmed this week that the Federal Reserve will take the lead role in his administration’s efforts to tame inflation. The Fed’s “Beige Book” of regional economic surveys also confirmed the economy is facing headwinds of high inflation, supply chain issues and labor market difficulties.Full story: President Biden Announces Plan to Fight Inflation With Federal Reserve in Lead Role -
Discussions Gain Momentum on Reconciliation Package
Congress returns to Washington next week as talks on a scaled-back reconciliation package between Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) have reportedly gained momentum, with a focus on climate and energy provisions, deficit reduction, and lowering prescription drug costs.Full story: Discussions Gain Momentum on Reconciliation Package -
Healthy Workplaces Policy Coalition Launches With Roundtable’s Backing
The “Healthy Workplaces Coalition” launched this week with the backing of The Real Estate Roundtable to support federal policies that promote health and safety in offices and other work environments.Full story: Healthy Workplaces Policy Coalition Launches With Roundtable’s Backing -
NEWS: New Coalition Launches on Capitol Hill to Advance Policy Push for Workplace Health and Safety
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and ISSA–The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association announced today the launch of the Healthy Workplaces Coalition, a new coalition of more than 40 national organizations, industry leaders and trade associations collaborating to support and advance federal policy aimed at helping businesses and organizations better afford and implement health and safety improvements in workplaces and across the built environment — to benefit the health and well-being of employees, customers and the public.Full story: NEWS: New Coalition Launches on Capitol Hill to Advance Policy Push for Workplace Health and Safety -
White House Announces Comprehensive Plan to Increase Affordable Housing Supply
The White House this week announced a plan to create hundreds of thousands of affordable housing units in the next three years, with the goal of closing the nation’s housing supply shortfall in five years. The Housing Supply Action Plan includes zoning incentives and new government financing to address an estimated shortfall of 1.5 million homes nationwide.Full story: White House Announces Comprehensive Plan to Increase Affordable Housing Supply -
NEWS: Economic Headwinds and Geopolitical Uncertainty Top CRE Executives’ Views About Q2 Market Conditions
Commercial real estate executives remain optimistic about overall Q2 market conditions despite growing economic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty, according to The Real Estate Roundtable’s Q2 2022 Economic Sentiment Index.Full story: NEWS: Economic Headwinds and Geopolitical Uncertainty Top CRE Executives’ Views About Q2 Market Conditions -
White House Releases Plans to Battle Inflation and Streamline Infrastructure Permitting; Congressional Leaders Urge Swift Implementation of New EB-5 Law
President Joe Biden this week committed that his administration’s top economic priority is battling inflation. Biden’s efforts to combat rising prices include proposals that would increase taxes on large corporations and the wealthiest Americans – and possibly eliminate Trump-era tariffs on foreign imports.Full story: White House Releases Plans to Battle Inflation and Streamline Infrastructure Permitting; Congressional Leaders Urge Swift Implementation of New EB-5 Law -
Roundtable and Nareit Raise Concerns to SEC About Proposed Cybersecurity Rules; SEC Climate Proposal Stokes GOP Criticism
The Real Estate Roundtable and Nareit raised concerns to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) about their proposed rules related to cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance, and incident disclosure.Full story: Roundtable and Nareit Raise Concerns to SEC About Proposed Cybersecurity Rules; SEC Climate Proposal Stokes GOP Criticism -
Economic Headwinds and Geopolitical Uncertainty Top CRE Executives’ Views About Q2 Market Conditions
Commercial real estate executives remain optimistic about overall Q2 market conditions despite growing economic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty, according to The Real Estate Roundtable’s Q2 2022 Economic Sentiment Index.Full story: Economic Headwinds and Geopolitical Uncertainty Top CRE Executives’ Views About Q2 Market Conditions -
Senators Joe Manchin and Lisa Murkowski Aim for Bipartisan Compromise on Energy Policy as Alternative to Stalled Build Back Better Act
Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) have led bipartisan meetings with lawmakers over the last two weeks to explore potential areas of agreement for a scaled-back energy and climate legislative package before the midterm elections.Full story: Senators Joe Manchin and Lisa Murkowski Aim for Bipartisan Compromise on Energy Policy as Alternative to Stalled Build Back Better Act -
CRE Leaders and Lawmakers Discuss Domestic Policy Agenda, Ukraine, Climate and Economic Issues
National lawmakers and Real Estate Roundtable members met this week to discuss domestic and geopolitical issues affecting the economy and industry—including inflation and the Fed; the congressional legislative agenda; and the war in Ukraine. The Roundtable’s 2022 Spring Meeting also featured a discussion on climate-related financial and regulatory proposals.Full story: CRE Leaders and Lawmakers Discuss Domestic Policy Agenda, Ukraine, Climate and Economic Issues