Every day members of Congress make decisions that impact the apartment industry. The Congressional Recess Program is your opportunity to educate your members of Congress in their home districts about how legislation affects you and the industry.
Without needing to travel to Washington, D.C., you can introduce yourself (or reinforce your relationship), share your expertise on apartment industry issues, talk about local market conditions and remind your elected officials that:
- apartments are an integral part of every American community in every state, and
- apartment owners, managers, developers and suppliers work, live and vote in your Representative or Senator's district or state.
Congressional Recess Toolkit
The Congressional Recess Toolkit makes it easy to schedule meetings and speak confidently with your members of Congress about key issues.
It is vital to our federal advocacy efforts that the apartment industry's perspective is heard and understood as Congress debates many critical policy issues that could significantly impact multifamily rental housing.
2012 Apartment Industry Priorities:
The State of the Apartment Industry – The state of the apartment industry is strong as changing demographics and new economic realities attract more people to the benefits of renting as an alternative to the typical suburban house. 
Fact Sheet Talking Points
Housing Finance Reform – There must be some form of government-backed credit support for the apartment industry and a federal guarantee for mortgages should be available at all times. Fact Sheet Talking Points
Tax Reform – Tax reform must be comprehensive and equally address individual and corporate tax codes. Fact Sheet Talking Points
Regulatory Concerns – Congress should rescind or modify three imposed or expected rules or notices: FHA multifamily loans, bed bug mitigation in HUD-assisted or insured properties and stormwater management on developed properties. Fact Sheet Talking Points
Resources:
2012 Congressional Schedule
Who to Contact in Each Congressional Office to Schedule Meetings
Planning Your Congressional Recess MeetingTips for Meeting With Your Members of CongressHow to Get Media Coverage When a Member of Congress Tours Your Apartment Community
Questions for Town Hall Meetings
Town Hall Meeting Tips
Sample Op-Ed
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