NAA Five, for the Week Ending May 15th, 2026

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NAAHQ // May 15, 2026
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NAA FIVE
A weekly digest of key rental housing news and takeaways
prepared exclusively for NAA’s leadership
 

The Big Picture: An amended version of the Congressional housing package could be voted on in the House next week. New York City is moving to fill vacant, affordable homes more quickly. Home sales fell short of expectations in April.

This week’s top stories
What We're Advocating

Congressional Housing Package: Yesterday, key leaders in the House unveiled an amended version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act that importantly preserves build-to-rent (BTR) housing. NAA and industry coalition partners sent a letter to Congressional leadership signaling strong support for the amended package. Read more

Digital Discrimination Rule: Last week, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a ruling vacating the Federal Communications Commission’s digital discrimination rule. Read more

What We're Saying

Regulation: NAA, supported by affiliate partners and members nationwide, recently provided important industry perspective to HUD on two rule proposals. Read more on the industry’s comments on citizenship status verification and revoking the 30-day notice requirement

Inflation: “This week offered a sharp reminder that, even amid a resilient economy, we are not free of the looming shadow of inflation,” said NAA’s George Ratiu in the latest Economic Indicators blog. “The latest inflation numbers show a meaningful reacceleration in price pressures.” Read more

What We're Doing

Mental Health Awareness Week: Mental Health Awareness Week starts Monday! Dedicated to supporting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, the week will highlight leadership and workplace culture in a four-part webinar series. Learn more. 

Heat Regulation: NAA joined other real estate coalition partners in sending a letter to Congress supporting the Heat Workforce Standards Act, legislation that would shield businesses across the country from massive new regulatory burdens and compliance costs. Learn more. 

What We're Hearing

Economic Report of the President: The report, recently released by the Council of Economic Advisers, sets objectives that match many of NAA’s key advocacy priorities. Learn more. 

Housing Bill: “The House is moving ahead with a vote next week on an amended bipartisan housing bill, even after President Trump pressured the lower chamber to pass the Senate version. House Financial Services Committee Chair French Hill (R-Ark.) and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), the committee’s ranking member, on Thursday released the House’s version of the “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act,” which the Senate passed in March in an 89-10 vote.” (The Hill