The most dynamic way to influence policy impacting community associations is to show up—CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team is inviting you to do just that at the CAI Congressional Advocacy Summit. Join CAI for the premier advocacy event for the community association industry. The summit is your chance to speak with federal lawmakers on Capitol Hill and staff face to face to help advance CAI’s public policy priorities. This event is being held on Thursday, Nov. 6th in Washington,...| CAI Advocacy Blog
On July 4, President Trump signed into law H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which contains the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act. The act is a bipartisan provision that CAI spent multiple years supporting along with several national trade association coalitions.| CAI Advocacy Blog
The Fourth of July has arrived, and it is important for community association residents to know their community’s rules on displaying the American flag. CAI believes all Americans should have the opportunity to display the U.S. flag to demonstrate their patriotism and support of our country throughout the year. A community association’s board of directors should be reasonable and allow the public display of our nation’s most sacred emblem.| CAI Advocacy Blog
At exactly 1:22 a.m. four years ago today, the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Fla., partially collapsed claiming the lives of 98 people in an unimaginable tragedy that changed us forever. Many of us at CAI lost friends, colleagues, and fellow members who served their communities with pride. Families were devastated, homeowners were left […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
With all 50 state legislatures convening in 2025, CAI’s legislative action committees are advocating on the state level to develop and maintain sound and effective public policies for the community association industry. Now that the first four months of the year are behind us, 17 states have officially adjourned for 2025.| CAI Advocacy Blog
CAI legislative action committees monitor state legislation, educate lawmakers, and protect the interests of those living and working in community associations. Each volunteer committee is comprised of homeowner leaders, community managers, and representatives from community association business partners. With all 50 states in session in 2025, CAI LACs host advocacy and fly-in days with state legislators […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
Throughout March, CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team met with members of Congress on Capitol Hill to advocate for support of the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act.(H.R. 1151/S. 756). This legislation was reintroduced last month.| CAI Advocacy Blog
Tomorrow is International Women’s Day 2025. Join me as we celebrate the incredible women who lead, inspire, and drive change in the community association industry. This year’s theme—Accelerate Action to Gender Equality—reminds us that while progress has been made, we must continue to advocate for a more inclusive and equitable future for all. Recognizing the […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
The Community Associations Institute (CAI) is dedicated to advocating for legislation that improves the governance and sustainability of community associations. As 2025 approaches, CAI’s state government affairs efforts remain member-driven, focused on refining state policy outcomes to strengthen the community association housing model. To effectively shape CAI’s 2025 legislative agenda, the Government and Public Affairs […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
CAI Advocacy is reflecting on 2024 community association legislative trends and gearing up to predict 2025 industry trends as Congress reconvenes in Washington D.C. Six state legislatures are back in to complete their 2024 legislative sessions, and eight states have started pre-filing legislation for their respective upcoming 2025 state legislative sessions. During the 2024 state […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
September 17 is National Voter Registration Day and CAI Advocacy is here to assist community associations, neighbors, and industry leaders to register to vote. Promoting and Empowering Civic Engagement in Community Associations According to the Foundation for Community Association Research’s Homeowner Satisfaction Survey, a staggering 84% of all homeowners plan to participate in state and […]| CAI Advocacy Blog