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
All 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, convened for their legislative session in 2025. CAI’s state legislative action committees worked tirelessly to advocate on behalf of the more than 77.1 million Americans living and working in community associations, according to the Foundation for Community Association Research. By monitoring state legislation, educating lawmakers, and advocating […] The post 2025 State Legislative Round Up and End-of-Session Summary Reports appeared f...| CAI Advocacy Blog
CAI has been selected for a Power of Associations Silver Award from the American Society of Association Executives for our advocacy and legal efforts surrounding the Corporate Transparency Act. The ASAE Power of Associations Awards program recognizes outstanding, innovative, and impactful initiatives led by associations and their dedicated members and volunteers. Following the enactment of […] The post CAI Honored with ASAE Power of Associations Silver Award for Corporate Transparency Act A...| CAI Advocacy Blog
On July 17, CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team met with leadership within the Federal Housing Finance Agency to share urgent concerns and specific policy recommendations to modernize condominium lending eligibility requirements administered by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This meeting was in follow-up to a letter CAI sent in June to FHFA Director William […] The post CAI Meets with FHFA Leaders to Discuss Condo Lending Eligibility Concerns appeared first on CAI Advocacy Blog.| CAI Advocacy Blog
Occupational or professional licensing, also called licensure, is a legal requirement and a form of government regulation requiring a license to pursue a particular profession for compensation. Government regulation of professions is typically at the state or province level, which requires earning a credential or passing an exam to practice a profession. The regulations theoretically […] The post 2025 Legislative Report for Community Association Manager Licensing Regulations appeared first ...| CAI Advocacy Blog
CAI’s community of homeowner leaders, community association managers, and business partners are devastated by the Kerrville, Texas, floods. Our hearts break for the families impacted by these destructive floods. The destruction stemming from this natural disaster is impacting community associations of all sizes and types in the greater central Texas region. The CAI community is […] The post Central Texas-Area Flooding Government Responses & Resources for Homeowners appeared first on CAI A...| 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
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
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