BOMA International proudly advocates on behalf of the commercial real estate industry on Capitol Hill and in federal agencies.
Advocacy—both as a strategy and a tactic—is a cornerstone of BOMA International’s mission to advance a strong and vibrant commercial real estate industry. It is deeply rooted within the organization with the first documented advocacy efforts dating back more than a century.
Because BOMA International’s members occupy the space where laws and regulations are put into practice, BOMA’s federal advocacy efforts reflect real‑world issues that are part of an ever-changing business and policy environment.
Have questions about our federal affairs work or need a federal update for a local meeting or gathering? We’re here to help. Please email us at [email protected].
Issue Priorities — 119th Congress
Risk & Resilience Priorities
The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA)
- Issue Brief
- Letter to HFSC 2026
- CIAT Letter to HFSC 2026
- Thank you letter to Chairman Hill and Ranking Member Waters
- Take Action: Tell your Members of Congress to Support TRIA
- House bill information (H.R. 7128)
- Senate bill information
- HFSC Committee Report on H.R. 7128
- GAO Report (2020) Full Report & Report Highlights
- CRS Report (2022)
S. 389 – Establishes Consumer Standards for Lithium-ion Batteries
- Issue Brief
- Tell your Members of Congress to Support S. 389
- News on Lithium-ion Battery Fires
Energy & Sustainability Priorities
ENERGY STAR®
- Issue Brief
- Thank you letters to Chairman Simpson and Chairwoman Collins for passing for Passing ENERGY STAR®
Bi-Partisan Energy Grid Modernization
Bi-Partisan Permitting Reform
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