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Thank Congress for Supporting Housing Rescue Legislation: H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Act of 2008, passed in the House on July 23, 2008, with a vote of 272-152 (Roll No. 519), and the Senate on July 26, 2008, with a vote of 72-13 (Roll No. 186). The President signed the bill into law on the morning of July 30, 2008. Click here to see the details of the bill. If your federal representative was a cosponsor or voted in favor of the bill, click hereto thank your representative by sending an email or fax.
NLBMDA has joined 14 other organizations to sign a June 18 letter supporting new homebuyer tax credits. View the letter here.
NLBMDA is supporting the Suppliers for Housing Group to further build awareness of the importance of a strong housing industry to protect jobsand our economy.
Every day in Washington, DC, politicians make decisions that impact your business. From expanding small business' access to health insurance, advancing liability reforms, to eliminating the death tax - your perspective and involvement as a business owner can have a powerful impact on how your elected officials vote. NLBMDA provides several ways for you to personally take action to advance the building supply industry's legislative agenda. First, and most important, sign up below to join NLBMDA's Congressional Advocacy Team. You will receive occasional email 'Action Alerts' when an important vote is pending in Congress, as well as our monthly Washington briefing e-newsletter, the Advocate.
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