by C. Scott Canady | Aug 1, 2018 | Disaster Relief, Federal Advocacy
The U.S. Senate has approved a short-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through November 30th. With the U.S. House of Representatives having already cleared the legislation, the measure now goes to President Trump for his signature into law....
by C. Scott Canady | Jun 7, 2018 | Federal Advocacy, Housing Finance
More than 100 advocates met with 150 congressional offices and federal lawmakers to educate them about the community association housing model during CAI’s recent 2018 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. Attendees specifically pushed for reform of the Federal Housing...
by C. Scott Canady | Jan 19, 2018 | Community Association Guidance, Federal Advocacy
Funding for federal government agencies expires January 20. If congressional leaders and President Trump are unable to strike a budget deal, operations at federal government agencies will be sharply curtailed. What does this mean for community associations? CAI has...
by C. Scott Canady | Dec 14, 2016 | Federal Advocacy, HAM Radio
The 114th Congress has finished all legislative business and H.R. 1301, legislation concerning HAM radio in community associations, was not approved by the Senate. This means the bill is dead and the legislation’s sponsors must begin the process again in the 115th...
by C. Scott Canady | Sep 28, 2016 | Federal Advocacy, Housing Finance
On September 27, 2016, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) released a proposed regulatory update to its condominium unit mortgage insurance program. On balance the rule has many positive aspects, including a limited “spot approval” process. The rule...
