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Become engaged in the political process by supporting pro-housing candidates and reaching out to your policymakers on key housing issues.
Start Setting Your Meetings for the 2023 NAHB Legislative Conference
NAHB is hosting its 2023 Legislative Conference in Washington, DC on June 7. This is a great opportunity to meet with your representatives in Congress and educate them on the most important issues facing home builders and owners. Members of Congress are very busy, so acting early to get on their calendars on June 7 is imperative. Work with your state or local HBA to schedule meetings and learn more about the conference at the link below.
The power of NAHB is in its 140,000 members. Leaders at the federal, state, and local levels listen when thousands of voices say the same thing. Members should explore NAHB’s political action committee, BUILD-PAC, that donates campaign funds to pro-housing Congressional candidates.
On this page, you can also find current issues that call for NAHB members to act. You will also find resources to help keep you informed about current issues to make sure the entire federation is on the same page.
Issues Demanding Action Now
- Help Your State Make the Right Choice on Energy Codes - NAHB members and HBAs should encourage state and local governments to apply for infrastructure bill grant money rather than Inflation Reduction Act money for energy code updates because the infrastructure bill funding does not mandate the adoption of the 2021 edition of the IECC.
- Recruit Local Building Officials to Serve as ICC Voters – Local code officials, especially from smaller jurisdictions, are underrepresented on the roster of ICC voters, and their views on building codes typically align with builders. Use this guide to talk to your local officials about joining ICC as voting members.
Stay Informed
In addition to daily news published on the NAHB Now blog, NAHB publishes specialized information on a frequent basis that drills down on top issues:
- NAHB Monthly Update — An in-depth monthly review of top issues written specifically for HBAs and members. This page is updated with the latest developments and talking points members can use when speaking with officials.
- Housing Developments Podcast — NAHB’s official podcast that features The Daily Drill, a brief look at an important issue in the industry produced each morning. Subscribe to Housing Developments wherever you get your podcasts and stay informed.
- Housing Portal — A robust tool featuring key economic, demographic and housing data broken down by state and Congressional district. Information from the portal is very well received by elected officials.
Consider Running for Office
NAHB has long supported many members in their pursuits of elected office. Contact NAHB Government Affairs to learn more, or read this helpful guide that can get you started in a run for state or local offices.
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