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Potential Election-Related Civil Unrest Monitored and Shared by Real Estate Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RE-ISAC)
The escalating threat of civil unrest related to the election – looting, homegrown violent extremists and organized attacks on properties – continues to be addressed by law enforcement and the commercial real estate industry. Through the Real Estate Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RE-ISAC), The Real Estate Roundtable works with government officials and private sector partners to detect, protect and respond to a multiplicity of such key threats.Full story: Potential Election-Related Civil Unrest Monitored and Shared by Real Estate Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RE-ISAC) -
New Coalition Advocates to Keep Jobs and Businesses Protected From Future Economic Shutdowns
The newly formed Business Continuity Coalition (BCC) brings together more than two dozen industries and companies, which represent more than 50 million workers, to develop a plan with policymakers and other stakeholders to protect American jobs and to limit future economic damage from pandemics and other national emergencies that cause business interruptions.Full story: New Coalition Advocates to Keep Jobs and Businesses Protected From Future Economic Shutdowns -
Pandemic Relief Deal at Impasse as Election Nears
Policymakers signaled this week that pandemic relief negotiations remain at an impasse over federal aid to state and local governments and liability protection for employers – adding uncertainty to prospects for a deal before the election and diminishing chances for a legislative package before Nov. 3.Full story: Pandemic Relief Deal at Impasse as Election Nears -
Pandemic Relief Package Compromise Uncertain as Senate Republicans Oppose Cost of Democrats’ Plan; Trump Willing to Press for Deal if Agreement Reached
President Trump will urge Senate Republicans to approve a pandemic relief deal if an agreement can be reached soon with Democrats, according to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. That message was relayed by Mnunchin to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) this week during stimulus negotiations as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) repeated Republican opposition to the latest proposals.Full story: Pandemic Relief Package Compromise Uncertain as Senate Republicans Oppose Cost of Democrats’ Plan; Trump Willing to Press for Deal if Agreement Reached -
Shifting Negotiations Aim for Uncertain Pandemic Relief Deal, Legislation Unlikely Before Election; Fed Chairman Warns Lack of Fiscal Support Risks ‘Tragic’ Consequences
Negotiations about a pandemic relief package shifted dramatically this week in Washington, ranging from complete cancellation to industry-specific assistance to discussions reported today about a new $1.8 trillion White House proposal.Full story: Shifting Negotiations Aim for Uncertain Pandemic Relief Deal, Legislation Unlikely Before Election; Fed Chairman Warns Lack of Fiscal Support Risks ‘Tragic’ Consequences -
Roundtable Commends Aspects of Proposed Carried Interest Regulations While Recommending Further Clarifications and Improvements
The Real Estate Roundtable on Oct. 5 submitted detailed comments to the Treasury Department and IRS on proposed regulations implementing the 3-year holding period requirement for carried interests to qualify for long-term capital gain treatment. (Roundtable comment letter)Full story: Roundtable Commends Aspects of Proposed Carried Interest Regulations While Recommending Further Clarifications and Improvements -
Stopgap Funding To Keep Government Open Until Dec. 11; House Democrats Pass Revised COVID-19 Stimulus Bill as Pandemic Relief Negotiations Continue
A stopgap measure to fund the government until Dec. 11 at current spending levels passed the Senate Wednesday and was signed by President Trump early Thursday morning, narrowly avoiding an Oct. 1 government shutdown before the election...Full story: Stopgap Funding To Keep Government Open Until Dec. 11; House Democrats Pass Revised COVID-19 Stimulus Bill as Pandemic Relief Negotiations Continue -
NEWS: Roundtable Board of Directors Approves RER Leadership; Establishes Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
The Real Estate Roundtable’s 24-member Board of Directors has approved John F. Fish (CEO & Chairman, Suffolk) as the organization’s Chair-Elect, to begin his term as Chairman of the Roundtable in mid-2021. The Board also approved, effective immediately, Jodie W. McLean (CEO, Edens) as its Secretary and Jeff T. Blau (CEO, Related Companies) as the Chair of the organization’s newly established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) Committee...Full story: NEWS: Roundtable Board of Directors Approves RER Leadership; Establishes Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee -
Powell and Mnuchin Urge More Congressional Pandemic Fiscal Relief; Fed Releases FAQs on Main Street Lending Program; Democrats Considering New COVID-19 Package
Full story: Powell and Mnuchin Urge More Congressional Pandemic Fiscal Relief; Fed Releases FAQs on Main Street Lending Program; Democrats Considering New COVID-19 Package -
Roundtable Board Selects Suffolk’s John Fish as Chair-Elect, Establishes Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee; Industry Leaders Discuss Investment Trends, Engage Lawmakers on National Policy Issues
The Real Estate Roundtable’s Fall Meeting on Sept. 22 featured top-of-mind issues, including the latest economic and political forecasts; real estate's diversity and inclusion efforts; prospects for pandemic risk insurance; and future economic stimulus initiatives, particularly those related to housing, rent and infrastructure...Full story: Roundtable Board Selects Suffolk’s John Fish as Chair-Elect, Establishes Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee; Industry Leaders Discuss Investment Trends, Engage Lawmakers on National Policy Issues -
EPA Launching “ENERGY STAR Tenant Space” Process on October 13; CBECS Requests Stakeholder Feedback; House May Vote on Building Codes Bill Next Week
Full story: EPA Launching “ENERGY STAR Tenant Space” Process on October 13; CBECS Requests Stakeholder Feedback; House May Vote on Building Codes Bill Next Week -
House Vote on Stopgap Funding Bill Expected Next Week; White House Signals Possible Compromise on Pandemic Relief Package
Congressional policymakers struggled today to finalize a bipartisan spending bill to fund the government past September 30 and avoid a shutdown. House and Senate lawmakers disagree on when the temporary funding would expire – Republicans want the stopgap to end on Dec. 18 while Democrats are pushing for Feb. 26.Full story: House Vote on Stopgap Funding Bill Expected Next Week; White House Signals Possible Compromise on Pandemic Relief Package -
Roundtable Members and Business Leaders Urge NYC Mayor to Address Deteriorating Quality-of-Life Conditions as Part of Economic Recovery and Reopening
Full story: Roundtable Members and Business Leaders Urge NYC Mayor to Address Deteriorating Quality-of-Life Conditions as Part of Economic Recovery and Reopening