BOMA International proudly advocates on behalf of the commercial real estate industry in states across the country, on Capitol Hill, and in federal agencies.
BOMA’s mission furthers the industry’s legislative and regulatory agendas by actively working with lawmakers and government officials to advance issues most important to its members.
The scope of BOMA’s federal work primarily focuses on supporting local associations by lobbying Congress about issues related to sustainability, tax and finance, and workforce development.
If you have any questions about resources or lobbying for the commercial real estate industry, please reach out to [email protected].
Energy & Environment
BOMA International continues to be a leader on the sustainability front by advocating for incentives to help the commercial real estate industry reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Some of our most recent initiatives include:
Tax & Finance
The BOMA Advocacy Team is addressing a number of critical tax issues that affect the commercial real estate industry, including:
Workforce Development
BOMA International’s Workforce Advocacy Committee is proud to introduce its State Workforce Development Toolkits, available to BOMA International members. Each toolkit provides an industry-specific, state-by-state outline of workforce development programs, grants, education, training and certification courses available within commercial real estate. These resources help employers within the industry to fill labor shortages with qualified talent as well as provide current and prospective employees with access to career advancement opportunities. Recent advocacy in this area includes: