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BOMA lobbied to increase federal infrastructure investments.

(H.R. 4634/S. 2877) BOMA lobbied for a long-term extension of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) as a member of the Coalition to Insure Against Terrorism (CIAT). (H.R. 3167) BOMA lobbied to extend the National Flood Insurance Program by five years.

BOMA lobbied the FCC against extending the "over-the-air receiving devices" (OTARD) rule to include fixed wireless hub or relay antenna on leased property.

BOMA lobbied Congress to continue funding for EPA's ENERGY STAR Program for FY2020. BOMA lobbied to extend deductions for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings, known as 179D deductions. BOMA lobbied for advanced depreciation of energy efficient technologies in commercial buildings (EEQIP). (S. 2137, H.R. 3962) Energy Savings & Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019 - BOMA lobbied Congress to pass legislation that would increase energy efficiency in commercial buildings, while providing certain safeguards to property owners.

(H.R. 1869, S. 803) BOMA lobbied Congress for technical corrections to the tax bill known as the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 to change language correcting leasehold improvement depreciation. (H.R. 2210) BOMA lobbied to repeal the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) to increase investment in real estate and infrastructure. BOMA lobbied to extend deductions for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings, known as 179D deductions.

BOMA lobbied Congress to continue funding for EPA's ENERGY STAR Program for FY2020. BOMA lobbied to extend deductions for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings, known as 179D deductions. BOMA lobbied for advanced depreciation of energy efficient technologies in commercial buildings (EEQIP). (S. 2137) BOMA lobbied Congress to pass legislation that would increase energy efficiency in commercial buildings, while providing certain safeguards to property owners.

BOMA lobbied for legislation that curbs drive by lawsuits by instituting a notice and cure period to allow building owners to remove barriers before the commencement of an ADA lawsuit.

BOMA lobbied Congress to continue funding for EPA's ENERGY STAR Program for FY2020.

(H.R. 1869, S. 803) BOMA has been lobbying Congress to correct the technical oversight of language that combined leasehold improvement, retail and restaurant property under "Qualified Improvement Property" but neglected to specify a 15-year depreciable life. Without the intended language specifying the depreciation period, all of the property now reverts to a 39-period. BOMA lobbied to extend deductions for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings, known as 179D deductions.

BOMA lobbied for legislation that curbs drive by lawsuits by instituting a notice and cure period to allow building owners to remove barriers before the commencement of an ADA lawsuit.

BOMA lobbied to increase federal infrastructure investments.

BOMA lobbied Congress to continue funding for EPA's ENERGY STAR Program for FY2020. BOMA lobbied to extend deductions for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings, known as 179D deductions. BOMA lobbied for advanced depreciation of energy efficient technologies in commercial buildings (EEQIP).

BOMA lobbied for legislation that curbs drive by lawsuits by instituting a notice and cure period to allow building owners to remove barriers before the commencement of an ADA lawsuit.

BOMA lobbied Congress to continue funding for EPA's ENERGY STAR Program for FY2020.

BOMA lobbied Congress to continue funding for EPA's ENERGY STAR Program for FY2020. BOMA lobbied to extend deductions for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings, known as 179D deductions.

H.R. 2246 "Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act", H.R. 1422/S. 563 "Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act". BOMA lobbied to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) before its expiration in September. BOMA also lobbied for reforms to the program to make them more useful to high-value buildings without creating redundancies. Lobbied OMB to maintain appropriations for FEMS's Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Analysis Program in FY2020.

BOMA lobbied the FCC against creating additional regulations to limit on marketing, bulk billing, revenue sharing and exclusive wiring agreements for broadband service in buildings with multiple tenants.

S. 385 "Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act" and S. 1460 "The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017". BOMA lobbied to encourage energy efficiency without the creation of a federal-level, regulatory building energy code. BOMA lobbied Congress to continue funding for EPA's ENERGY STAR Program for FY2019. (H.R. 3507)BOMA lobbied to extend deductions for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings, known as 179D deductions.

H.R. 620- The ADA Education and Reform Act, BOMA lobbied for legislation that curbs drive by lawsuits by instituting a notice and cure period to allow building owners to remove barriers before the commencement of an ADA lawsuit.

S. 385 "Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act" and S. 1460 "The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017". BOMA lobbied to encourage energy efficiency without the creation of a federal-level, regulatory building energy code. BOMA lobbied Congress to continue funding for EPA's ENERGY STAR Program for FY2019. (H.R. 3507)BOMA lobbied to extend deductions for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings, known as 179D deductions.

(H.R. 1) BOMA has been lobbying Congress to correct the technical oversight of language that combined leasehold improvement, retail and restaurant property under "Qualified Improvement Property" but neglected to specify a 15-year depreciable life. Without the intended language specifying the depreciation period, all of the property now reverts to a 39-period. BOMA lobbied to extend deductions for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings, known as 179D deductions.

H.R. 620- The ADA Education and Reform Act, BOMA lobbied for legislation that curbs drive by lawsuits by instituting a notice and cure period to allow building owners to remove barriers before the commencement of an ADA lawsuit.

BOMA lobbied the FCC against creating additional regulations to limit on marketing, bulk billing, revenue sharing and exclusive wiring agreements for broadband service in buildings with multiple tenants.

(H.R. 1) BOMA has been lobbying Congress to correct the technical oversight of language that combined leasehold improvement, retail and restaurant property under "Qualified Improvement Property" but neglected to specify a 15-year depreciable life. Without the intended language specifying the depreciation period, all of the property now reverts to a 39-period. BOMA lobbied to extend deductions for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings, known as 179D deductions.

H.R. 2246 "Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation Act", H.R. 1422/S. 563 "Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act". BOMA lobbied to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) before its expiration in September. BOMA also lobbied for reforms to the program to make them more useful to high-value buildings without creating redundancies.

BOMA lobbied to increase federal infrastructure investments.

S. 385 "Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act" and S. 1460 "The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017". BOMA lobbied to encourage energy efficiency without the creation of a federal-level, regulatory building energy code. BOMA lobbied Congress to continue funding for EPA's ENERGY STAR Program for FY2018. ( H.R. 3507)BOMA lobbied and testified in front of the Hto extend deductions for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings, known as 179D deductions.

BOMA supports increased federal, state and local infrastructure investment as a critical component of a thriving commercial real estate industry. Robust investment in our nations roads, bridges, rail, transit, and other infrastructure is vital to the economy, and connectivity strategies are crucial for the success of commercial real estate as well as businesses and other entities which occupy the same space. Further, infrastructure planning and development should be expedited through all levels of permitting processes in a way that takes into account environmental safeguards and final product longevity.

BOMA lobbied the FCC against creating additional regulations to limit on marketing, bulk billing, revenue sharing and exclusive wiring agreements for broadband service in buildings with multiple tenants.

BOMA lobbied Congress to continue funding for EPA's ENERGY STAR Program for FY2018.

H.R. 2997 "The 21st Century AIRR Act," BOMA supports section 613 which would require the FAA to follow notice and comment procedures when they consider altering the One Engine Inoperative (OEI) standards for navigable airspace. The section also requires the FAA to prepare a cost-benefit analysis that assesses the full range of economic impacts that may occur from an OEI policy changes.

H.R. 620- The ADA Education and Reform Act, BOMA lobbied for legislation that curbs drive by law suits by instituting a notice and cure period to allow building owners to remove barriers before the commencement of an ADA lawsuit.

BOMA lobbied the FCC against creating additional regulations to limit on marketing, bulk billing, revenue sharing and exclusive wiring agreements for broadband service in buildings with multiple tenants.

S. 385 "Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act" and S. 1460 "The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017". BOMA lobbied to encourage energy efficiency without the creation of a federal-level, regulatory building energy code. BOMA lobbied Congress to continue funding for EPA's ENERGY STAR Program for FY2018. BOMA lobbied to extend deductions for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings, known as 179D deductions.

BOMA lobbied the FCC against creating additional regulations to limit on marketing, bulk billing, revenue sharing and exclusive wiring agreements for broadband service in buildings with multiple tenants. BOMA believes that imposing such limits would hinder competition, raise prices, and ultimately provide a lower quality of service to customers.

S. 385 "Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act" and S. 1460 "The Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017". BOMA lobbied to encourage energy "efficiency without the creation of a federal-level, regulatory building energy code. The bill also requires DOE to engage real estate before establishing building energy targets. BOMA lobbied Congress to ensure that the EPA ENERGY STAR Program remain fully funded. Many commercial real estate owners and managers rely on ENERGY STAR's Portfolio Manager platform to benchmark their buildings energy performance to comply with local and state laws that require them to do so. BOMA lobbied to extend deductions for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings, known as 179D deductions. BOMA lobbied to support legislation that helps building owners strive for greater energy efficiency. BOMA lobbied EPA to cease efforts to regulate renovation and remodeling activities in public commercial buildings as the agency has failed to develop the required scientific findings on lead-based paint hazards. BOMA also lobbied the EPA to avoid "double regulating" under the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) section of the Clean Water Act. EPA's regulation of Municipal Separate Segregated Sewer Systems (MS4) is redundant since every section of an MS4 is seprately permitted already.

H.R. 620- The ADA Education and Reform Act, BOMA lobbied for legislation that curbs drive by law suits by instituting a notice and cure period to allow building owners to remove barriers before the commencement of an ADA lawsuit.

BOMA lobbied to maintain Section 1031 of the tax code, "Like-Kind" Exchanges, in it's current form. Section 1031 has been an effective economic development tool, stimulation job creation and investment. BOMA lobbied for comprehensive tax reform policies that do not penalize capital investment in commercial real estate, do not discriminate against real estate as an investment class, do not retroactively tax embedded invests, for revised depreciation schedules to more closely reflect market reality for building components, maintain a low tax rate on capital gains, maintain treatment of carried interest in a real estate partnership as capital gains, and provide a long terms certainly and stability for the economic health and growth of the real estate industry.

H.R. 2997 "The 21st Century AIRR Act", BOMA supports section 613 which would require the FAA to follow a notice and comment procedures when they consider altering their One Engine Inoperative (OEI) standards for navigable airspace. The section also requires the FAA to prepare a cost-benefit analysis that asses the full range of economic impacts that may occur from any OEI policy changes.

BOMA lobbied for tax incentives for energy efficiency upgrades and urged Congress to consider conservation and demand side management tools, such as tax incentives, to address the growing energy challenge. BOMA lobbied to maintain Section 1031 of the tax code, "Like-Kind" Exchanges, in it's current form. Section 1031 has been an effective economic development tool, stimulation job creation and investment BOMA lobbied for comprehensive tax reform policies that do not penalize capital investment in commercial real estate, do not discriminate against real estate as an investment class, do not retroactively tax embedded invests, revise depreciation schedules to more closely reflect market reality for building components, maintain a low tax rate on capital gains and provide a long terms certainly and stability for the economic health and growth of the real estate industry.

BOMA lobbied to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) before its expiration in September. BOMA also lobbied for reforms to the program to make them more useful to high-value buildings without creating redundancies.

S. 2012- Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. BOMA lobbied to encourage energy efficiency without the creation of a federal-level, regulatory building energy code. The bill also requires DOE to engage real estate before establishing building energy targets. H.R. 8 and H.R. 1273- BOMA lobbied to pass these bills that would require DOE to show a simple payback period of 10 years or less for energy efficiency improvements it suggests get added to the model building code. BOMA lobbied to ensure that the code is voluntary to adopt either as a whole or by individual provision. BOMA lobbied for a simple payback period that accounts for the financial realities of building ownership. BOMA lobbied to support DOE's role as a technical adviser in the codes process, but cautions against a federal agency lobbying a consensus code process. BOMA lobbied to extend deductions for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings, known as 179D deductions. BOMA lobbied to support legislation that helps building owners strive for greater energy efficiency.

BOMA supports tax incentives for energy efficiency upgrades and calls on Congress to consider conservation and demand side management tools, such as tax incentives, to address the growing energy challenge. HR 3591/S 2068- Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act- BOMA supports amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as section 179 property and classify certain automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation. BOMA supports maintaining Section 1031 of the tax code, "Like-Kind" Exchanges, in it's current form. Section 1031 has been an effective economic development tool, stimulation job creation and investment. The policy does not free a tax payer from any obligations to pay taxes, but merely aligns the payments with when the property is sold. BOMA supports comprehensive tax reform policies that do not penalize capital investment in commercial real estate, do not discriminate against real estate as an investment class, do not retroactively tax embedded invests, revise depreciation schedules to more closely reflect market reality for building components,maintain a low tax rate on capital gains and provide a long terms certainly and stability for the economic health and growth of the real estate industry.

BOMA opposes action by the FAA to implement new laws or rules that specifically impact local zoning and development. BOMA believes that the federal government must take into account comments, concerns and feedback from all stakeholders.

H.R. 3765 & S. 3446- The ADA Education and Reform Act, H.R. 241 ACCESS (ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services): BOMA supports legislation to curb drive by law suites by instituting a notice and cure period. Metal Theft Prevention- BOMA supports increasing the penalty for metal theft crime and stricter regulations on scrap metal sales.

BOMA International supports legislation and other meaningful reforms to curtail patent assertion entities (also known as "patent trolls") from filing unwarranted, vague and frivolous lawsuits.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems-BOMA International supports the creation of a federal policy that allows for the safe and responsible commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones, for the real estate industry. BOMA believes that the federal government must take into account comments, concerns and feedback from all stakeholders.

BOMA International supports tax incentives for energy efficiency upgrades and calls on Congress to consider conservation and demand side management tools, such as tax incentives, to address the growing energy challenge. HR 3591/S 2068- Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act- BOMA supports this legislation amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as section 179 property and classify certain automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation. BOMA supports maintaining Section 1031 of the tax code, "Like-Kind" Exchanges, in it's current form. Section 1031 has been an effective economic development tool, stimulation job creation and investment. The policy does not free a tax payer from any obligations to pay taxes, but merely aligns the payments with when the property is sold. H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, Protecting Americans from Tax Hixes Act/S.915/H.R.2128 Real Estate Investment and Jobs Act of 2015: BOMA supports legislation to amend the Internal revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from tax on foreign investments in United States property interests and increasing the percentage of ownership stake in a REIT a foreign investor may have before triggering the tax, from five to ten percent. BOMA supports comprehensive tax reform policies that do not penalize capital investment in commercial real estate, do not discriminate against real estate as an investment class, do not retroactively tax embedded invests, revise depreciation schedules to more closely reflect market reality for building components, treat leasehold improvements fairly as a permanent policy- allows depreciation over no longer than a 15-year period, maintain a low tax rate on capital gains and provide a long terms certainly and stability for the economic health and growth of the real estate industry.

H.R. 2029- Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015: BOMA supports this bill that extends the EB-5 program until Sept 30, 2016. BOMA International favors immigration proposals which improve visa programs impacting the commercial real estate industry. H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 BOMA supports immigration legislation that improves visa programs impacting the commercial real estate industry. EB5 visas encourage foreign investment in large commercial projects which ultimately financially benefit the U.S.economy. S. 2115, Targeted Employment Areas Improvement Act, focuses on improvements to the standard for designating Targeted Employment Areas, which are the locations-traditionally rural areas and high unemployment zones-where it is financially beneficial for EB-5 investment to be made. S. 2122,Targeted Employment Areas Improvement Act, calls for increased visa numbers and other positive improvements S. 2415, the EB-5 Integrity Act of 2015 includes significant oversight and integrity reforms to the EB5 investment program.

H.R. 3765- The ADA Education and Reform Act: BOMA supports legislation to curb drive by law suites by instituting a notice and cure period. HR. 241-ACCESS (ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services) Act of 2015- BOMA supports legislation to curb drive by law suites by instituting a notice and cure period. Metal Theft Prevention- BOMA supports increasing the penalty for metal theft crime and stricter regulations on scrap metal sales.

S. 535, S. 128- Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015. BOMA supports the creation of a "Tenant Star" program as it would be free, and establish best practices as well as a voluntary certification system for building tenants to become partners in energy savings. S. 2012- Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. BOMA supports legislation that encourages energy effeciency witout the creation of a federal-level, regulatory building energy code. The bill also requires DOE to engage real estate before establishing building energy targets. H.R. 1273- Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act of 2015, BOMA supports this bill that would require DOE to show a simple payback period of 10 years or less for energy efficiency improvements it suggests get added to the model building code. BOMA supports legislation that maintains that the code is voluntary to adopt either as a whole or by individual provision. BOMA supports a simple payback period that accounts for the financial realities of building ownership. BOMA supports DOE's role as a technical advisor in the codes process, but cautions against a federal agency lobbying a consensus code process. H.R. 2029- Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015: BOMA supports this bill that extends deductions for energy effecient improvemnts to commercial building, known as 179D deductions, for 2 years. BOMA supports legislation that helps building owners strive for greater energy effeciency. H.R. 8 The North American Energy Security & Infrastructure Act of 2015, contains language from H.R.1273 above that BOMA supports to require DOE to show a simple payback period of 10 years or less for energy efficiency improvements it suggests get added to the model building code. BOMA supports legislation that maintains that the code is voluntary to adopt either as a whole or by individual provision. BOMA supports a simple payback period that accounts for the financial realities of building ownership. BOMA supports DOE's role as a technical advisor in the codes pro Data Acquisition- BOMA believes that utilities should be required to provide whole building aggregate data to building owners. In multi-tenant buildings with separately metered tenants, the tenant-not the building owner-owns the energy data. By providing whole building aggregate data, the building owner is able to get the usage information for benchmarking, without violating the tenants' privacy concerns.

BOMA International supports legislation and other meaningful reforms to curtail patent assertion entities (also known as "patent trolls") from filing unwarranted, vague and frivolous lawsuits.

H.R. 2029- Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015: BOMA supports this bill that extends the EB-5 program until Sept 30, 2016. BOMA International favors immigration proposals which improve visa programs impacting the commercial real estate industry. H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 BOMA supports immigration legislation that improves visa programs impacting the commercial real estate industry. EB5 visas encourage foreign investment in large commercial projects which ultimately financially benefit the U.S.economy. S. 2115, Targeted Employment Areas Improvement Act, focuses on improvements to the standard for designating Targeted Employment Areas, which are the locations-traditionally rural areas and high unemployment zones-where it is financially beneficial for EB-5 investment to be made. S. 2122,Targeted Employment Areas Improvement Act, calls for increased visa numbers and other positive improvements S. 2415, the EB-5 Integrity Act of 2015 includes significant oversight and integrity reforms to the EB5 investment program.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems-BOMA International supports the creation of a federal policy that allows for the safe and responsible commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones, for the real estate industry. BOMA believes that the federal government must take into account comments, concerns and feedback from all stakeholders.

BOMA opposes action by the FAA to implement new laws or rules that specifically impact local zoning and development. BOMA believes that the federal government must take into account comments, concerns and feedback from all stakeholders.

S. 535, S. 128- Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015. BOMA supports the creation of a "Tenant Star" program as it would be free, and establish best practices as well as a voluntary certification system for building tenants to become partners in energy savings. S. 2012- Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. BOMA supports legislation that encourages energy effeciency witout the creation of a federal-level, regulatory building energy code. The bill also requires DOE to engage real estate before establishing building energy targets. H.R. 1273- Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act of 2015, BOMA supports this bill that would require DOE to show a simple payback period of 10 years or less for energy efficiency improvements it suggests get added to the model building code. BOMA supports legislation that maintains that the code is voluntary to adopt either as a whole or by individual provision. BOMA supports a simple payback period that accounts for the financial realities of building ownership. BOMA supports DOE's role as a technical advisor in the codes process, but cautions against a federal agency lobbying a consensus code process. H.R. 2029- Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015: BOMA supports this bill that extends deductions for energy effecient improvemnts to commercial building, known as 179D deductions, for 2 years. BOMA supports legislation that helps building owners strive for greater energy effeciency. H.R. 8 The North American Energy Security & Infrastructure Act of 2015, contains language from H.R.1273 above that BOMA supports to require DOE to show a simple payback period of 10 years or less for energy efficiency improvements it suggests get added to the model building code. BOMA supports legislation that maintains that the code is voluntary to adopt either as a whole or by individual provision. BOMA supports a simple payback period that accounts for the financial realities of building ownership. BOMA supports DOE's role as a technical advisor in the codes pro Data Acquisition- BOMA believes that utilities should be required to provide whole building aggregate data to building owners. In multi-tenant buildings with separately metered tenants, the tenant-not the building owner-owns the energy data. By providing whole building aggregate data, the building owner is able to get the usage information for benchmarking, without violating the tenants' privacy concerns.

BOMA International supports tax incentives for energy efficiency upgrades and calls on Congress to consider conservation and demand side management tools, such as tax incentives, to address the growing energy challenge. HR 3591/S 2068- Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act- BOMA supports this legislation amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as section 179 property and classify certain automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation. BOMA supports maintaining Section 1031 of the tax code, "Like-Kind" Exchanges, in it's current form. Section 1031 has been an effective economic development tool, stimulation job creation and investment. The policy does not free a tax payer from any obligations to pay taxes, but merely aligns the payments with when the property is sold. H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, Protecting Americans from Tax Hixes Act/S.915/H.R.2128 Real Estate Investment and Jobs Act of 2015: BOMA supports legislation to amend the Internal revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from tax on foreign investments in United States property interests and increasing the percentage of ownership stake in a REIT a foreign investor may have before triggering the tax, from five to ten percent. BOMA supports comprehensive tax reform policies that do not penalize capital investment in commercial real estate, do not discriminate against real estate as an investment class, do not retroactively tax embedded invests, revise depreciation schedules to more closely reflect market reality for building components, treat leasehold improvements fairly as a permanent policy- allows depreciation over no longer than a 15-year period, maintain a low tax rate on capital gains and provide a long terms certainly and stability for the economic health and growth of the real estate industry. S.1686/H.R.2889 Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2015: BOMA opposes this legislation that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to change the tax treatment of personal service income earned in pass-thru entities. As real estate is a risk-driven investment, BOMA supports the current tax treatment of carried interest, the gains of a RE general partner, to be taxed at the capital gains rate.

H.R. 2029- Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015: BOMA supports this bill that extends the EB-5 program until Sept 30, 2016. BOMA International favors immigration proposals which improve visa programs impacting the commercial real estate industry. H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 BOMA supports immigration legislation that improves visa programs impacting the commercial real estate industry. EB5 visas encourage foreign investment in large commercial projects which ultimately financially benefit the U.S.economy. S. 2115, Targeted Employment Areas Improvement Act, focuses on improvements to the standard for designating Targeted Employment Areas, which are the locations-traditionally rural areas and high unemployment zones-where it is financially beneficial for EB-5 investment to be made. S. 2122,Targeted Employment Areas Improvement Act, calls for increased visa numbers and other positive improvements S. 2415, the EB-5 Integrity Act of 2015 includes significant oversight and integrity reforms to the EB5 investment program.

BOMA opposes action by the FAA to implement new laws or rules that specifically impact local zoning and development. BOMA believes that the federal government must take into account comments, concerns and feedback from all stakeholders.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems-BOMA International supports the creation of a federal policy that allows for the safe and responsible commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones, for the real estate industry. BOMA believes that the federal government must take into account comments, concerns and feedback from all stakeholders.

H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, Protecting Americans from Tax Hixes Act /S.394 (The Depreciation Fairness Act)/H.R. 765 (Restaurant and Retail Jobs and Growth Act): BOMA supports this legislation that would permanently reduce the timeline to 15 years for depreciated qualified leasehold improvements. H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015: BOMA supports this bill that extends deductions for energy effecient improvemnts to commercial building, known as 179D deductions, for 2 years. BOMA supports tax deductions that help building owners strive for greater energy effeciency. BOMA supports maintaining Section 1031 of the tax code, "Like-Kind" Exchanges, in it's current form. Section 1031 has been an effective economic development tool, stimulation job creation and investment. The policy does not free a tax payer from any obligations to pay taxes, but merely aligns the payments with when the property is sold. H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, Protecting Americans from Tax Hixes Act/S.915/H.R.2128 Real Estate Investment and Jobs Act of 2015: BOMA supports legislation to amend the Internal revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from tax on foreign investments in United States property interests and increasing the percentage of ownership stake in a REIT a foreign investor may have before triggering the tax, from five to ten percent. BOMA supports comprehensive tax reform policies that do not penalize capital investment in commercial real estate, do not discriminate against real estate as an investment class, do not retroactively tax embedded invests, revise depreciation schedules to more closely reflect market reality for building components, treat leasehold improvements fairly as a permanent policy- allows depreciation over no longer than a 15-year period, maintain a low tax rate on capital gains and provide a long terms certainly and stability for the economic health and growth of the real estate industry. S.1686/H.R.2889 Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2015: BOMA opposes this legislation that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to change the tax treatment of personal service income earned in pass-thru entities. As real estate is a risk-driven investment, BOMA supports the current tax treatment of carried interest, the gains of a RE general partner, to be taxed at the capital gains rate.

S. 535, S. 128- Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015. BOMA supports the creation of a "Tenant Star" program as it would be free, and establish best practices as well as a voluntary certification system for building tenants to become partners in energy savings. H.R. 1273- Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act of 2015, BOMA supports this bill that would require DOE to show a simple payback period of 10 years or less for energy efficiency improvements it suggests get added to the model building code. BOMA supports legislation that maintains that the code is voluntary to adopt either as a whole or by individual provision. BOMA supports a simple payback period that accounts for the financial realities of building ownership. BOMA supports DOE's role as a technical advisor in the codes process, but cautions against a federal agency lobbying a consensus code process. H.R. 2029- Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2015: BOMA supports this bill that extends deductions for energy effecient improvemnts to commercial building, known as 179D deductions, for 2 years. BOMA supports legislation that helps building owners strive for greater energy effeciency. H.R. 8 The North American Energy Security & Infrastructure Act of 2015, contains language from H.R.1273 above that BOMA supports to require DOE to show a simple payback period of 10 years or less for energy efficiency improvements it suggests get added to the model building code. BOMA supports legislation that maintains that the code is voluntary to adopt either as a whole or by individual provision. BOMA supports a simple payback period that accounts for the financial realities of building ownership. BOMA supports DOE's role as a technical advisor in the codes pro Data Acquisition- BOMA believes that utilities should be required to provide whole building aggregate data to building owners. In multi-tenant buildings with separately metered tenants, the tenant-not the building owner-owns the energy data. By providing whole building aggregate data, the building owner is able to get the usage information for benchmarking, without violating the tenants' privacy concerns.

BOMA opposes the EPA's plans to promulgate new regulations on post-construction stormwater runoff and exterior lead paint remediation. BOMA also opposes the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers proposed regulations to redefine "Waters of the United States" as already clearly defined by the Clean Water Act. BOMA would like the EPA to clarify that MS4s are specifically excluded from WOTUS as they are already completely separately permitted.

BOMA International supports legislation and other meaningful reforms to curtail patent assertion entities (also known as "patent trolls") from filing unwarranted, vague and frivolous lawsuits.

BOMA opposes action by the FAA to implement new laws or rules that specifically impact local zoning and development. BOMA believes that the federal government must take into account comments, concerns and feedback from all stakeholders.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems-BOMA International supports the creation of a federal policy that allows for the safe and responsible commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones, for the real estate industry. BOMA believes that the federal government must take into account comments, concerns and feedback from all stakeholders.

S.394 (The Depreciation Fairness Act)/H.R. 765 (Restaurant and Retail Jobs and Growth Act): BOMA supports this legislation that would permanently reduce the timeline to 15 year for depreciated qualified leasehold improvements. BOMA supports maintaining Section 1031 of the tax code, "Like-Kind" Exchanges, in it's current form. Section 1031 has been an effective economic development tool, stimulation job creation and investment. The policy does not free a tax payer from any obligations to pay taxes, but merely aligns the payments with when the property is sold. S.915/H.R.2128 Real Estate Investment and Jobs Act of 2015: BOMA supports legislation to amend the Internal revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from tax on foreign investments in United States property interests and increasing the percentage of ownership stake in a REIT a foreign investor may have before triggering the tax, from five to ten percent. BOMA supports comprehensive tax reform policies that do not penalize capital investment in commercial real estate, do not discriminate against real estate as an investment class, do not retroactively tax embedded invests, revise depreciation schedules to more closely reflect market reality for building components, treat leasehold improvements fairly as a permanent policy- allows depreciation over no longer than a 15-year period, maintain a low tax rate on capital gains and provide a long terms certainly and stability for the economic health and growth of the real estate industry. S.1686/H.R.2889 Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2015: BOMA opposes this legislation that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to change the tax treatment of personal service income earned in pass-thru entities. As real estate is a risk-driven investment, BOMA supports the current tax treatment of carried interest, the gains of a RE general partner, to be taxed at the capital gains rate.

S. 535, S. 128- Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015. BOMA supports the creation of a "Tenant Star" program as it would be free, and establish best practices as well as a voluntary certification system for building tenants to become partners in energy savings. H.R. 1273- Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act of 2015, BOMA supports this bill that would require DOE to show a simple payback period of 10 years or less for energy efficiency improvements it suggests get added to the model building code. BOMA supports legislation that maintains that the code is voluntary to adopt either as a whole or by individual provision. BOMA supports a simple payback period that accounts for the financial realities of building ownership. BOMA supports DOE's role as a technical advisor in the codes process, but cautions against a federal agency lobbying a consensus code process. H.R. 8 The North American Energy Security & Infrastructure Act of 2015, contains language from H.R.1273 above that BOMA supports to require DOE to show a simple payback period of 10 years or less for energy efficiency improvements it suggests get added to the model building code. BOMA supports legislation that maintains that the code is voluntary to adopt either as a whole or by individual provision. BOMA supports a simple payback period that accounts for the financial realities of building ownership. BOMA supports DOE's role as a technical advisor in the codes pro Data Acquisition- BOMA believes that utilities should be required to provide whole building aggregate data to building owners. In multi-tenant buildings with separately metered tenants, the tenant-not the building owner-owns the energy data. By providing whole building aggregate data, the building owner is able to get the usage information for benchmarking, without violating the tenants' privacy concerns.

BOMA opposes action by the FAA to implement new laws or rules that specifically impact local zoning and development. BOMA believes that the federal government must take into account comments, concerns and feedback from all stakeholders.

H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015. BOMA supports immigration legislation that improves visa programs impacting the commercial real estate industry. EB5 visas encourage foreign investment in large commercial projects which ultimately financially benefit the U.S.economy.

BOMA opposes the EPA's plans to promulgate new regulations on post-construction stormwater runoff and exterior lead paint remediation. BOMA also opposes the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers proposed regulations to redefine "Waters of the United States" as already clearly defined by the Clean Water Act. BOMA would like the EPA to clarify that MS4s are specifically excluded from WOTUS as they are already completely separately permitted.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems-BOMA International supports the creation of a federal policy that allows for the safe and responsible commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones, for the real estate industry. BOMA believes that the federal government must take into account comments, concerns and feedback from all stakeholders.

S. 535, S. 128- Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015. BOMA supports the creation of a "Tenant Star" program as it would be free, and establish best practices as well as a voluntary certification system for building tenants to become partners in energy savings. H.R. 1273- Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act of 2015, BOMA supports this bill that would require DOE to show a simple payback period of 10 years or less for energy efficiency improvements it suggests get added to the model building code. BOMA supports legislation that maintains that the code is voluntary to adopt either as a whole or by individual provision. BOMA supports a simple payback period that accounts for the financial realities of building ownership. BOMA supports DOE's role as a technical advisor in the codes process, but cautions against a federal agency lobbying a consensus code process. Data Acquisition- BOMA believes that utilities should be required to provide whole building aggregate data to building owners. In multi-tenant buildings with separately metered tenants, the tenant-not the building owner-owns the energy data. By providing whole building aggregate data, the building owner is able to get the usage information for benchmarking, without violating the tenants' privacy concerns.

BOMA International supports legislation and other meaningful reforms to curtail patent assertion entities (also known as "patent trolls") from filing unwarranted, vague and frivolous lawsuits.

tax issues (extenders, FIRPTA, tax reform), sustainability/energy efficiency, labor/unionization, terrorism risk insurance program, lead in paint, stormwater runoff, Waters of the US, security & cyber security

tax issues (extenders, FIRPTA, tax reform), sustainability/energy efficiency, labor/unionization, terrorism risk insurance program, lead in paint, stormwater runoff, Waters of the US, security & cyber security

tax issues (extenders, FIRPTA, tax reform), sustainability/energy efficiency, labor/unionization, terrorism risk insurance program, lead in paint, stormwater runoff, Waters of the US, security & cyber security

tax issues (extenders, FIRPTA, tax reform), sustainability/energy efficiency, labor/unionization, terrorism risk insurance program, lead in paint, stormwater runoff, Waters of the US, security & cyber security

tax issues (extenders, FIRPTA, tax reform), sustainability/energy efficiency, labor/unionization, terrorism risk insurance program, lead in paint, stormwater runoff, Waters of the US, security & cyber security

tax issues (extenders, FIRPTA, tax reform), sustainability/energy efficiency, labor/unionization, terrorism risk insurance program, lead in paint, stormwater runoff, Waters of the US, security & cyber security

BOMA International supports legislation and other meaningful reforms to curtail patent assertion entities (also known as "patent trolls") from filing unwarranted, vague and frivolous lawsuits.

S.394 (The Depreciation Fairness Act)/H.R. 765 (Restaurant and Retail Jobs and Growth Act): BOMA supports this legislation that would permanently reduce the timeline to 15 year for depreciated qualified leasehold improvements. BOMA supports maintaining Section 1031 of the tax code, "Like-Kind" Exchanges, in it's current form. Section 1031 has been an effective economic development tool, stimulation job creation and investment. The policy does not free a tax payer from any obligations to pay taxes, but merely aligns the payments with when the property is sold. Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act: BOMA supports legislation to amend the Internal revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from tax on foreign investments in United States property interests. BOMA supports comprehensive tax reform policies that do not penalize capital investment in commercial real estate, do not discriminate against real estate as an investment class, do not retroactively tax embedded invests, revise depreciation schedules to more closely reflect market reality for building components, treat leasehold improvements fairly as a permanent policy- allows depreciation over no longer than a 15-year period, maintain a low tax rate on capital gains and provide a long terms certainly and stability for the economic health and growth of the real estate industry.

H.R. 26: Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015. BOMA supports this legislation to extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Act for six years. BOMA believes TRIA supplies a necessary backstop to the reinsurance industry in the event an act of terrorism strikes a commercial property.

H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015. BOMA supports immigration legislation that improve visa programs impacting the commercial real estate industry. EB5 visas encourage foreign investment in large commercial projects which ultimately financially benefit the U.S.economy.

H.R. 4212/S. 749, BOMA supports this legislation that would permanently reduce the timeline to 15 years for depreciating leasehold improvements. H.R. 4740- BOMA supports a permanent 20-year depreciation on roofs. H.R. 1- Tax Reform Act of 2014. BOMA International supports comprehensive tax reform policies that do not penalize capital investment in commercial real estate, do not discriminate against real estate as an investment class, do not retroactively tax imbedded investments, revise depreciation schedules to more closely reflect market reality for building components, treat leasehold improvements fairly as a permanent policy - allows depreciation over no longer than a 15 year period, maintain a low tax rate on capital gains, and provide long term certainty and stability. BOMA supports maintaining Section 1031 of the tax code, "Like-Kind Exchanges", in it's current form. Section 1031 has been an effective economic development tool, stimulating job creation and investment. The policy does not free a taxpayer from any obligations to pay taxes but merely aligns the payment with when the property is sold. S. 1163, Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, BOMA supports legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow: (1)100% expensing in a current taxable year of the cost of an automated fire sprinkler system, as defined by this Act; and (2)accelerated depreciation (i.e. a 15-year recovery period) of such an automated fire sprinkler system that is installed in a building where the floor of any occupiable story is greater than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. H.R.2870/S.1181- Real Estate Investment and Jobs Act of 2013, FIRPTA- BOMA supports legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from tax on foreign investments in United States property interests.

S. 2074- Energy Savings & Industrial Competitiveness Act. BOMA supports the revisions to Section 179d of the Internal Revenue Code to provide enhanced incentives for energy efficiency retrofits to existing buildings that are outlined in this legislation. H.R. 2126, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act, would create a "Tenant Star" program. BOMA supports this program as it would establish best practices and a voluntary certification system for building tenants to become partners in energy savings. H.R.4017- Smart Energy Act- BOMA supports provisions to establish a loan program for energy efficiency retrofits to buildings. S. 1000- BOMA opposes language included in this bill that would set energy efficiency targets for building codes and empower DOE to establish a national building code. Data Acquisition- BOMA believes that utilities should be required to provide whole building aggregate data to building owners. In multi-tenant buildings with separately metered tenants, the tenant- not the building owner- owns the energy data. By providing whole building aggregate data, the building owner is able to get the usage information for benchmarking, without violating the tenants' privacy concerns.

BOMA opposes the EPA's plans to promulgate new regulations on post-construction stormwater runoff and exterior lead paint remediation. BOMA also opposes the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers proposed regulations to redefine "Waters of the United States" as already clearly defined by the Clean Water Act.

BOMA opposes action by the FAA to implement new laws or rules that specifically impact local zoning and development. BOMA believes that the federal government must take into account comments, concerns and feedback from all stakeholders. BOMA support H.R. 4623 which would require the FAA to follow through on a rulemaking process, before rules, which impact local zoning, could be made. ​

H.R. 3309, the 2013 Innovation Act- BOMA International supports this legislation and other meaningful reforms to curtail patent assertion entities (also known as "patent trolls") from filing unwarranted, vague and frivolous lawsuits.

S. 2074- Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. BOMA supports the revisions to Section 179d of the Internal Revenue Code to provide enhanced incentives for energy efficiency retrofits to existing buildings that are outlined in this legislation H.R. 2126, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act, would create a "Tenant Star" program.BOMA supports this program as it would establish best practices and a volunatary certification system for building tenants to become partners in energy savings. H.R. 4017 - Smart Energy Act - BOMA supports provisions to establish a loan program for energy efficiency retofits to buildings. S. 1000 - BOMA International opposes language included in this bill that would set energy efficiency targets for building codes and empower DOE to establish a national building code Data Acquisition - BOMA believes that utilities should be required to provide whole building aggregate data to building owners. In multi-tenant buildings with separately metered tenants, the tenant - not the building owner - owns the energy data. By providing whole building aggregate data, the building owner is able to get the usage information for benchmarking, without violating the tenants' privacy concerns.

BOMA opposes EPA's plans to promulgate new regulations on post-construction stormwater runoff and exterior lead paint remediation. BOMA also opposes EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers proposed regulations to redefine "Waters of the United States" as already clearly defined by the Clean Water Act.

S. 2074- Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. BOMA supports the revisions to Section 179d of the Internal Revenue Code to provide enhanced incentives for energy efficiency retrofits to existing buildings that are outlined in this legislation H.R. 2126, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act, would create a "Tenant Star" program.BOMA supports this program as it would establish best practices and a volunatary certification system for building tenants to become partners in energy savings.H.R. 4017 - Smart Energy Act - BOMA supports provisions to establish a loan program for energy efficiency retofits to buildings. S. 1000 - BOMA International opposes language included in this bill that would set energy efficiency targets for building codes and empower DOE to establish a national building code Data Acquisition - BOMA believes that utilities should be required to provide whole building aggregate data to building owners. In multi-tenant buildings with separately metered tenants, the tenant - not the building owner - owns the energy data. By providing whole building aggregate data, the building owner is able to get the usage information for benchmarking, without violating the tenants' privacy concerns.

H.R. 4212/S. 749, BOMA supports this legislation that would permanently reduce the timeline to 15 years for depreciating leasehold improvements.BOMA Supports maintaining Section 1031 of the tax code, "Like-Kind Exchanges", in it's current form. Section 1031 has been an effective economic development tool, stimulating job creation and investment. The policy does not free a taxpayer from any obligation to pay taxes but merely aligns the payment with when the property is sold. S.1163, Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act - BOMA supports legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow: (1) 100% expensing in a current taxable year of the cost of an automated fire sprinkler system, as defined by this Act; and (2) accelerated depreciation (i.e., a 15-year recovery period) of such an automated fire sprinkler system that is installed in a building where the floor of any occupiable story is greater than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. H.R.2870/ S.1181 - Real Estate Investment and Jobs Act of 2013, FIRPTA - BOMA supports legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investments in United States real property interests.

H.R. 3309, the 2013 Innovation Act- BOMA International supports this legislation and other meaningful reforms to curtail patent assertion entities (also known as "patent trolls") from filing unwarranted, vague and frivolous lawsuits.

BOMA opposes EPA's plans to promulgate new regulations on post-construction stormwater runoff and exterior lead paint remediation. BOMA also opposes EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers proposed regulations to redefine "Waters of the United States" as already clearly defined by the Clean Water Act.

S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013, BOMA supports this legislation because through federal criminal penalties it will create a deterrent against the theft of resalable metals such as copper from commerical buildings, telecommunications lines and infrastucure. While the actual replacement cost of the metal is not great, the repair cost to the damaged area can be far greater.

BOMA opposes EPA's plans to promulgate new regulations on post-construction stormwater runoff and exterior lead paint remediation.

H.R. 4212/S. 749, BOMA supports this legislation that would permanently reduce the timeline to 15 years for depreciating leasehold improvements.H.R. 4016 - Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2012 - BOMA opposes this legislation S.1163, Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act - BOMA supports legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow: (1) 100% expensing in a current taxable year of the cost of an automated fire sprinkler system, as defined by this Act; and (2) accelerated depreciation (i.e., a 15-year recovery period) of such an automated fire sprinkler system that is installed in a building where the floor of any occupiable story is greater than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. H.R.2870/ S.1181 - Real Estate Investment and Jobs Act of 2013, FIRPTA - BOMA supports legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investments in United States real property interests.

H.R. 508, H.R. 1945, H.R. 2146- BOMA supports the reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) that is set to expire at the end of 2014. BOMA believes TRIA supplies a necessary backstop to the reinsurance industry in the event an act of terrorism strikes a commercial property.

H.R. 2346, Secret Ballot Protection Act: To amend the National Labor Relations Act to ensure the right of employees to a secret ballot election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board. H.R. 2347, Representation Fairness Restoration Act: To amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to the criteria for determining employee units appropriate for the purposes of collective bargaining.H.R. 1120, The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act BOMA supports legislation that would prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum shall have been confirmed by the Senate, the Supreme Court issues a decision on the constitutionality of the appointments to the Board made in January 2012, or the adjournment sine die of the first session of the 113th Congress.

S. 394, the Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013, BOMA supports this legislation because through federal criminal penalties it will create a deterrent against the theft of resalable metals such as copper from commerical buildings, telecommunications lines and infrastructure. BOMA believes this poses a significant life safety issues as well as a financial cost greater than the simple replacement of the stolen metal.

BOMA supports efforts to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act to include a notification and compliance opportunity before a private civil action can proceed. BOMA believes that this will encourage building owners to correct any noncompliance issues and make their buildings accessible to all Americans, while protecting building owners from onerous lawsuits motivated by financial compensation.

BOMA supports a 15-year depreciation period for leasehold improvments. S. 1163, Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act. BOMA International supports efforts to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as section 179 property and classify certain automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation.H.R. 2870 and S. 1181: Real Estate Investment and Jobs Act of 2013 - BOMA Supports this legislation to remove barriers to foreign investment in real estate.

S. 744, The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act BOMA International supports a federal immigration policy that matches willing employers with willing employees. BOMA International favors proposals which improve visa programs impacting the commercial real estate industry and where business owners should not be held responsible for the employees of its subcontractors.

S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 - BOMA is neutral at this point. H.R. 2126: Better Buildings Act of 2013 & the 'Tenant Star' program- BOMA supports a fully voluntary program where building tenants may submit their energy data and recieve recognition for their efforts to be energy efficient and environmentally responsible.BOMA believes that Section 179d of the Internal Revenue Code should be revised to provide enhanced incentives for energy efficiency retrofits to existing buildings. Data Acquisition - BOMA believes that utilities should be required to provide whole building aggregate data to building owners. In multi-tenant buildings with separately metered tenants, the tenant - not the building owner - owns the energy data. By providing whole building aggregate data, the building owner is able to get the usage information for benchmarking, without violating the tenants' privacy concerns.

BOMA opposes EPA's plans to promulgate new regulations on post-construction stormwater runoff and exterior lead paint remediation.

BOMA supports a 15-year depreciation period for leasehold improvments. S. 1163, Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act. BOMA International supports efforts to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as section 179 property and classify certain automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation.H.R. 2870 and S. 1181: Real Estate Investment and Jobs Act of 2013 - BOMA Supports this legislation to remove barriers to foreign investment in real estate.

S. 744, The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act BOMA International supports a federal immigration policy that matches willing employers with willing employees. BOMA International favors proposals which improve visa programs impacting the commercial real estate industry and where business owners should not be held responsible for the employees of its subcontractors.

H.R. 508, H.R. 1945, H.R. 2146- BOMA supports the reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) that is set to expire at the end of 2014. BOMA believes TRIA supplies a necessary backstop to the reinsurance industry in the event an act of terrorism strikes a commercial property.

BOMA supports a 15-year depreciation period for leasehold improvments. S. 1163, Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act. BOMA International supports efforts to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as section 179 property and classify certain automated fire sprinkler system retrofits as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation

S. 761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 - BOMA is neutral at this point. H.R. 2126: Better Buildings Act of 2013 & the 'Tenant Star' program- BOMA supports a fully voluntary program where building tenants may submit their energy data and recieve recognition for their efforts to be energy efficient and environmentally responsible.BOMA believes that Section 179d of the Internal Revenue Code should be revised to provide enhanced incentives for energy efficiency retrofits to existing buildings. Data Acquisition - BOMA believes that utilities should be required to provide whole building aggregate data to building owners. In multi-tenant buildings with separately metered tenants, the tenant - not the building owner - owns the energy data. By providing whole building aggregate data, the building owner is able to get the usage information for benchmarking, without violating the tenants' privacy concerns.

BOMA opposes EPA's plans to promulgate new regulations on post-construction stormwater runoff and exterior lead paint remediation.

H.R. 508, H.R. 1945, H.R. 2146- BOMA supports the reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) that is set to expire at the end of 2014. BOMA believes TRIA supplies a necessary backstop to the reinsurance industry in the event an act of terrorism strikes a commercial property.

BOMA supports amending the Americans with Disabilities Act to include a notification and compliance opportunity before a private civil action can proceed. BOMA believes that this will encourage building owners to correct any noncompliance issues and make their buildings accessible to all Americans, while protecting building owners from onerous lawsuits motivated by financial compensation.

BOMA opposes EPA's plans to promulgate new regulations on post-construction stormwater runoff and interior and exterior lead paint remediation.

S. 1000 - BOMA International opposes language included in this bill that would set energy efficiency targets for building codes and empower DOE to establish a national building code. S. 3591- BOMA supports the revisions to Section 179d of the Internal Revenue Code to provide enhanced incentives for energy efficiency retrofits to existing buildings that are outlined in this legislation H.R. 4017 - Smart Energy Act - BOMA supports provisions to establish a loan program for energy efficiency retofits to buildings. Data Acquisition - BOMA believes that utilities should be required to provide whole building aggregate data to building owners. In multi-tenant buildings with separately metered tenants, the tenant - not the building owner - owns the energy data. By providing whole building aggregate data, the building owner is able to get the usage information for benchmarking, without violating the tenants' privacy concerns.

BOMA opposes EPA's plans to promulgate new regulations on post-construction stormwater runoff and lead paint remediation for public and commercial buildings.

BOMA opposes EPA's plans to promulgate new regulations on post-construction stormwater runoff and exterior lead paint remediation.

S. 1000 - BOMA International opposes language included in this bill that would set energy efficiency targets for building codes and empower DOE to establish a national building code. S. 3591- BOMA supports the revisions to Section 179d of the Internal Revenue Code to provide enhanced incentives for energy efficiency retrofits to existing buildings that are outlined in this legislation H.R. 4017 - Smart Energy Act - BOMA supports provisions to establish a loan program for energy efficiency retofits to buildings. Data Acquisition - BOMA believes that utilities should be required to provide whole building aggregate data to building owners. In multi-tenant buildings with separately metered tenants, the tenant - not the building owner - owns the energy data. By providing whole building aggregate data, the building owner is able to get the usage information for benchmarking, without violating the tenants' privacy concerns.

BOMA opposes EPA's plans to promulgate new regulations on post-construction stormwater runoff and exterior lead paint remediation.

H.R. 1265/S. 687 - BOMA supports legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently estend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property. H.R. 4016 - Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2012 - BOMA opposes this legislation S. 1035/H.R. 1792, Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2011 - BOMA supports legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow: (1) 100% expensing in a current taxable year of the cost of an automated fire sprinkler system, as defined by this Act; and (2) accelerated depreciation (i.e., a 15-year recovery period) of such an automated fire sprinkler system that is installed in a building where the floor of any occupiable story is greater than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. S. 1575/H.R. 2962, Roofing Efficiency Jobs Act of 2011 - BOMA supports legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to classify any qualified energy-efficient cool roof replacement property as 20-year property for depreciation purposes. S. 1616/H.R. 2989, FIRPTA - BOMA supports legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investments in United States real property interests. S. 1549/H.R. 12, The American Jobs Act of 2011 - BOMA opposes the provision within this legislation that would change the taxing of the carried interest of a commercial real estate partnership from a capital gain to ordinary income. S.2252 -- Rebuild America Act - BOMA opposes this legislation as it contains carried interest provisions.

H.R. 1265/S. 687 - BOMA supports legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently estend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property. S. 1035/H.R. 1792, Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2011 - BOMA supports legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow: (1) 100% expensing in a current taxable year of the cost of an automated fire sprinkler system, as defined by this Act; and (2) accelerated depreciation (i.e., a 15-year recovery period) of such an automated fire sprinkler system that is installed in a building where the floor of any occupiable story is greater than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. S. 1575/H.R. 2962, Roofing Efficiency Jobs Act of 2011 - BOMA supports legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to classify any qualified energy-efficient cool roof replacement property as 20-year property for depreciation purposes. S. 1616/H.R. 2989, FIRPTA - BOMA supports legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investments in United States real property interests. S. 1549/H.R. 12, The American Jobs Act of 2011 - BOMA opposes the provision within this legislation that would change the taxing of the carried interest of a commercial real estate partnership from a capital gain to ordinary income. S.2252 -- Rebuild America Act H.R. 4016 -- Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2012

Issues dealing with the commercial real estate industry, such as tax issues (leasehold depreciation, capital gains, carried interest) and energy issues (energy efficiency).

Issues dealing with the commercial real estate industry, such as tax issues (leasehold depreciation, capital gains, carried interest) and energy issues (energy efficiency).

Issues dealing with the commercial real estate industry, such as tax issues (leasehold depreciation, capital gains, carried interest) and energy issues (energy efficiency).

Issues dealing with the commercial real estate industry, such as tax issues (leasehold depreciation, capital gains, carried interest) and energy issues (energy efficiency).

Issues dealing with the commercial real estate industry, such as tax issues (leasehold depreciation, capital gains, carried interest) and energy issues (energy efficiency).

Issues dealing with the commercial real estate industry, such as tax issues (leasehold depreciation, capital gains, carried interest) and energy issues (energy efficiency).