Video: NAHB Chairman Provides Update on Inflation Reduction Act
In the September Chairman’s Update, NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter gives members a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the Inflation Reduction Act, and what it could mean for home building. Watch the video below to learn more about this important piece of legislation.
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