Policy & Public Affairs

Multi-Sector Coalition Advocates for ENERGY STAR to Remain a Federal Program

pconnors@reit.com — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:00:50 +0000

Nareit joined several CRE associations, alongside consumer products, manufacturers, and retail sector representatives, in demonstrating support for the non-regulatory, public-private partnership ENERGY STAR program.

Federal Energy-related Tax Credits Impacted in One Big Beautiful Bill Act

pconnors@reit.com — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:15:15 +0000

President Trump signed H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation and tax bill known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), on July 4, 2025.

Nareit Submits Recommendations for the IRS and Treasury Department 2025-26 Priority Guidance Plan

drusignola@reit.com — Sat, 31 May 2025 00:10:13 +0000

In a letter on May 30, Nareit requested the Treasury Department and IRS issue guidance concerning its 2025-26 Priority Guidance Plan.

Highlights from Nareit’s Advocacy Day

pconnors@reit.com — Fri, 17 May 2024 16:24:01 +0000

REIT executives from across the country visited Washington, D.C. this week for Nareit’s annual Advocacy Day.

Integrating ESG Data with Accounting and Finance Will Help with Reporting

drusignola@reit.com — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 21:35:37 +0000

The RMR Group’s John Forester said the company examines its emissions, green leases, and flood data on a quarterly basis as well.

Nareit's Leadership Meets with Congressional Leaders

drusignola@reit.com — Mon, 16 May 2022 15:48:15 +0000

Nareit Chair Marguerite Nader met with congressional leaders on Capitol Hill last week.

Highlights from CEO Forum & Advocacy Day 2022

drusignola@reit.com — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:55:00 +0000

REIT executives from across the REIT community met virtually last week for Nareit’s annual CEO Forum & Advocacy Day.

REITs in the Community: Rep. Emmer Visits Centerspace

drusignola@reit.com — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:26:21 +0000

Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) recently visited the headquarters of Centerspace in Minneapolis.

Treasury and IRS Allow Public REITs to Use Up to 90% Stock to Satisfy 2021 and First Half of 2022 Distribution Requirements

drusignola@reit.com — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 00:29:58 +0000

For distributions declared after Nov. 1, the new revenue procedure favorably responds to Nareit’s request.

REITworld Washington Update Session Provides Insights into Republican and Democratic Views of 2022 Elections

drusignola@reit.com — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 21:59:07 +0000

Democrats are approaching the 2022 mid-term elections with a subdued attitude, while Republicans are “giddy” as they look forward to the mid-terms, according to a REITworld 2021 panel.