Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS®: Governmental Affairs

Federal Issues & Legislation

REALTORS® Partner to Promote 2020 Census: Federal; The United States Census Bureau has designated the National Association of REALTORS® as a National Partner for the upcoming 2020 Census. With the Bureau seeking to enlist the support of various national organizations, NAR is asking the 1.4 million Realtors® nationwide to help drive Census participation in their respective communities.

Final Rules Issued on Qualified Opportunity Zones: Federal; In late December, the Trump administration finalized regulations officially implementing its Qualified Opportunity Zone (“QOZ”) program.

REALTORs® Win With Federal Funding Bill: Federal; Work is getting done in Washington, DC! In the midst of all that is going on in Congress, the House and Senate both passed a federal spending bill that contains several REALTOR® wins and is now set to be signed by the President.

REALTORS® Call for Action!: Local; Please let our Representatives know that Georgia REALTORS® support House Bill 302!

Labor Rule Allows for AHPs: Federal; The U.S Department of Labor (DOL) has finalized its long-awaited Association Health Plan (AHP) rule to expand the definition of "employer" to include "working owners." This change allows real estate professionals and other self-employed individuals to participate in association health plans. A key provision, forwarded for inclusion in the rule by NAR, will allow many REALTORS® who have access to coverage through a spouse to be eligible to choose an AHP option.