by Marlee Breakstone | Aug 18, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Connect with Elected Officials, Federal Advocacy, Resources, volunteers
A congressional “fly-in” is an organized advocacy event where industry members, leaders, and experts travel to Washington, D.C., to meet directly with lawmakers. The goal is to educate members of Congress on specific policies and legislation impacting their...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Aug 6, 2026 | Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Broadband, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Condo Safety, Connect with Elected Officials, Corporate Transparency Act, Disaster Relief, Fannie Mae, Federal Advocacy, Flooding, Freddie Mac, HAM Radio, Hurricane, infrastructure, Insurance, Public Policies, Wildfire
In September, CAI members from across the country will come together in Washington, D.C., to ensure the voice of the community association housing model is heard where federal policy is made. CAI’s 2026 Congressional Advocacy Summit provides a unique opportunity for...
by Marlee Breakstone | Aug 4, 2026 | Advocacy, August Recess, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Connect with Elected Officials, Federal Advocacy, Holidays, Resources, State Advocacy, volunteers
Did you know that Congress is in session less than half the year? On average, the House of Representatives is in session 147 days each year, while the Senate meets for 165 days. Enshrined in the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970, this time is intended for elected...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jul 13, 2026 | Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Federal Advocacy, ROAD to Housing Act
On July 11, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a landmark bipartisan, bicameral housing package championed by Arkansas Rep. French Hill, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, became law. After passing the Senate 85-5 and the House 358-32, the bill...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jul 7, 2026 | Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Community Associations Institute, Condo Safety, Federal Advocacy
Community Associations Institute is thrilled to announce its support for the reintroduction of H.R. 9569 – Making Condos Safer and Affordable Act by Florida Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Maria Elvira Salazar. The bipartisan legislation modernizes and...