Congressional Issues Briefing #1
Agenda
California Congressional Issues Briefing Session #1
National Association of REALTORS®
2006 Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Virginia Suite A & B, Lobby Level
Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
2:30 PM – 4:00 PMPresiding:
Ann Throckmorton, C.A.R. Federal Issues Committee ChairStaff:
Matt Roberts, Federal Governmental Affairs ManagerC.A.R. Federal Legislative Issues:
A. Priorities
1. High-Cost Conforming Loan Limits/GSE Oversight (H.R. 1461 – Support,Has passed the House; S. 190 – Oppose)
2. FIRPTA Fix (Ways & Means Members, Allow Non-Foreign Affidavits to be given to closing entity – Support)
3. Natural Disaster Reinsurance (H.R. 4366 – Support)
4. Banks in Real Estate (H.R. 111 & S. 98 – Support)
5. Estate Tax Repeal (H.R. 8 - Support, Now in the Senate)
B. Other Issues
1. Endangered Species Act Reform (H.R. 3824 & S. 2110 – Support, Has passed the House)
2. National Flood Insurance Program Reform (H.R. 4973 – Support w/concerns)
