Public Policy

The CCIM Institute is strongly committed to legislative advocacy. Through its affiliation with the National Association of REALTORS®, the Institute is part of a legislative advocacy team that constantly monitors legislative and regulatory developments in order to shape the direction of today's policy issues. CCIM Institute's Public Policy staff tracks federal, state and local legislative activity to ensure that the interests of the commercial real estate industry are addressed at all levels of government.

Legislative News

2012 Capitol Hill Visit Day

Posted January 12th 2012

Join fellow CCIM and IREM members April 17 — 18, 2012 to discuss commercial real estate issues with U.S. representatives and senators. Download the 2012 Capitol Hill Visit Information Packet (PDF, 908.7Kb) for complete event details. For a quick reference of the 2012 Capitol Hill Visit download the Frequently Asked Questions flyer.

Registration Open

Important Dates
Webinars
First two webinars begin at 11 a.m. central time.

Feb. 7 — Capitol Hill Visit Overview and How to Plan a Hill Visit (for Chapter Capitol Hill Coordinators, Chapter Presidents, Legislative Affairs Contacts and Administrators)
March 19 — What to Expect at Your First Hill Visit (for first-time attendees at Capitol Hill)

Final webinar will begin at 2 p.m. central time

March 22 — Federal Issues Briefing-Review of the issues we'll take to Capitol Hill (for anyone going to the Hill)

Washington, D.C.

April 17 — Orientiation and Orientation and regional caucus 2:00 — 5:00 p.m.
April 18 — Capitol Hill Visit Day

Headquarter Hotel
JW Marriott Washington, D.C.
1331 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20004
(800) 266-9432

Rate - $319 single/double occupancy. When booking, refer to "IREM 2012 Conferences."
Individual hotel reservations, changes, and cancellations must be made by IREM and CCIM members.

The JW Marriott will serve as the headquarters for the Capitol Hill Visit Day. The hotel is conveniently located two blocks from the White House and four blocks from the National Mall. Reagan National Airport is four miles from the JW Marriott, and the Metro subway system is two blocks from the hotel.

Flight
We recommend flying Washington Ronald Reagan National (DCA), which is conveniently located near the heart of Washington, D.C. and the Metro.

Transportation

Downloads:

Frequently Asked Questions: 2012 Capitol Hill Visit

CCIM Public Policy

Legislative news and bulletins

Right here in the Newscenter.

Capitol Hill visits

Save the date for 2012 Capitol Hill Visit April 18, 2012. The orientation will be on April 17, 2012. CCIM and IREM members will lobby their federal congressional representatives, visit with lawmakers and make sure their voices are heard on issues that impact commercial real estate. Read more.

Briefing papers

Briefing papers explain how national and state laws and regulations could affect your business. Written and researched by CCIM’s legislative staff, briefing papers provide background information on key issues and are updated as new developments arise. Find our briefing papers here.

Public policy statements

The CCIM Institute publishes annual updates of the Legislative and Public Policy positions for chapter presidents, legislative chairpersons, and interested members. Chapters are encouraged to use this information as a guide for monitoring legislative issues and to promote member participation in state, local, and federal legislative matters. View our Public policy statements here.

Call to action

When a time-sensitive policy issue arises, CCIM sends a Call to Action to all members. A Call to Action urges members to help shape the outcome of pending legislation by sending comments and feedback directly to federal and/or state legislators and regulatory agencies. NAR's Realtor® Action Center also tracks important commercial real estate-related legislation. Read about the latest legislative developments, and sign up to receive their e-mail or mobile updates. Read Calls to Action here.

State legislative database

Get informed about commercial real estate legislation in your state with the state legislative database. Narrow your search to one of 18 topics, or browse all the issues. An archive is available by contacting the CCIM's legislative liaison at legislative-affairs@ccim.com or 312-329-6033.

Chapter legislative affairs

CCIM monitors legislative activity across the U.S. to provide chapters with the information they need to take a proactive stance on critical policy issues. The Government Affairs Manual and Handbook explains how members and chapters can use that information to organize a local legislative presence. Read the online handbook here.

REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC)

CCIM Institute members are eligible to contribute to RPAC - the REALTORS® Political Action Committee. Since 1969, RPAC has promoted pro-REALTOR® candidates across the U.S. During the last federal election cycle alone, RPAC contributed more than $12 million to pro-REALTOR® congressional candidates, ranking as the nation’s No. 1 trade association political action committee. RPAC is not only powerful, but also bipartisan. Political party is not a criteria – RPAC supports candidates who support REALTORS®. In addition to direct contributions, RPAC distributes political information to REALTOR® members across the country, including CCIM Institute members, encouraging them to vote for REALTOR®-supported candidates. RPAC is your best investment in preserving the right to own real estate and protecting our industry. Sign the pledge and commit your support!

U.S. Homeland Security updates

CCIM Institute members may opt-in to receive U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) updates, which are delivered by Real Estate ISAC. Our affiliation with Real Estate ISAC also gives members online access to terrorism-related bulletins, providing real estate managers with the most current guidelines and updates pertaining to building security. Read More about the US Homeland Security updates