Blog Nareit Supports the Reintroduction of the Equality Act U.S. Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) has reintroduced the Equality Act, a bill that would amend federal law to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. 02/26/2021 Image
Blog New Cross-Industry Coalition Aims to Develop Business Continuity Insurance in Public/Private Program The goal of the Business Continuity Coalition is to advocate for a public/private business continuity insurance program that, in the event of a government-ordered shutdown, will enable employers to keep payrolls and supply chains intact. 10/29/2020 Image
Blog Washington Update 2020: Tax Implications for Commercial Real Estate The Washington update panel, held during Nareit’s REITworks: 2020 Virtual Conference, discussed tax legislation and proposals affecting commercial real estate with a focus on the current election, diversity and inclusion, and COVID-19. 09/29/2020 Image
Blog Rep. Maloney Hosts Discussion on Pandemic Risk Insurance Act Congresswoman, business and insurance industry leaders emphasize need for public-private pandemic risk insurance program. 09/14/2020
Blog Nareit Cosigns Letter Supporting the Improving Corporate Governance through Diversity Act Nareit, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and other leading groups have sent a letter to the Senate Banking Committee Heads in support of H.R. 5084, legislation that would establish a model to boost diversity on boards through disclosure. 07/27/2020
Blog Pandemic Crisis Points to Need for Business Continuity Insurance The Coalition for Business Continuity is working to find ways to reduce the economic damage from new outbreaks of COVID-19. 07/13/2020
Blog Hawaii Legislative Session Adjourned Again Following Brief Return Bill that would have disallowed the dividend paid deduction for REITs is dead for the session. 07/13/2020
Blog Nareit Supports Congressional Request of Treasury to Report on Pandemic Insurance Availability The letter authored by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) asks how insurers have responded to COVID-19. 06/29/2020
Blog California Indefinite Evictions Moratorium Bill for Commercial Tenants Dies in Committee Nareit and other trade groups strongly opposed the bill. 06/22/2020
Blog CIAT Submits Comments to Treasury Regarding Terrorism Risk Insurance Program The Coalition to Insure Against Terrorism believes TRIP has been successful in making terrorism coverage available for commercial policyholders. 06/15/2020
Blog California Senate Committee Hears Bill Allowing Commercial Tenants to Unilaterally Defer Rent, Renegotiate, and Terminate Leases Calif. Senate Appropriations Committee moves SB 939 to suspense file, a holding place for bills with fiscal impact to the state in order for additional evaluation; vote expected June 18. 06/15/2020
