GLAR Leaders Met with Legislators in Washington, D.C. to Advocate for Housing Supply and Opportunity, Stronger Communities, and the Real Estate Profession

Published On: June 22, 2026
GLAR Leaders Met with Legislators in Washington, D.C.

Meetings took place during the 2026 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings

Members of the Greater Los Angeles REALTORS® traveled to Washington, D.C., for the 2026 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, where they met with Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, as well as the offices of Representatives Laura Friedman, Jimmy Gomez, Sydney Kamlager and Brad Sherman to advocate for policies that increase housing supply, build stronger communities, and support small businesses such as REALTORS®.

During meetings on Capitol Hill, members urged support for:

  • The More Homes on the Market Act, which would update the tax exclusion on the sale of a primary residence and incentivize more long-term owners to sell their homes. Updating America’s tax law is a key pathway to more supply.
  • The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, to increase housing production, improve affordability, and reduce barriers to development.
  • The Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act, to encourage the conversion of underutilized commercial properties into housing and mixed-use developments.
  • Federal investments in fair housing, housing counseling and homebuyer education programs that expand housing opportunities and strengthen communities.
  • The Association Health Plans Act, which would expand access to affordable, high-quality health insurance for REALTORS® and other independent contractors.

Local issues highlighted during the meetings with lawmakers included:

  • Removing barriers to the creation of more housing in the Los Angeles region, including lowering the cost of residential conversions and new construction by eliminating harmful taxes.
  • Fostering an environment that encourages the creation of more housing opportunities
  • Streamlining the permitting process and removing unreasonable regulatory barriers to housing creation
  • Advocating for federal resources to support housing programs in the Los Angeles region.

“America has a shortage of more than 4 million homes, and the solution starts with smart policy. Both of these issues are felt acutely in Los Angeles, where our region is hamstrung by a housing shortage and a byzantine maze of regulations and policies making housing creation unnecessarily difficult.” said Greater Los Angeles REALTORS® President Chris Duff. “Our meetings on Capitol Hill gave GLAR a chance to bring that message directly to lawmakers and make the case for concrete legislation that will get inventory moving and open the door for more Americans to buy a home.”

NAR and the Greater Los Angeles REALTORS® are championing a suite of federal policies designed to boost housing supply, reduce development barriers and make homeownership more attainable. From converting vacant commercial buildings into new housing to updating outdated tax laws keeping homes off the market, these efforts aim to ease the affordability crisis affecting communities nationwide.

“REALTORS® are on the front lines of the housing market every day, and we see firsthand how the shortage affects families and communities.” added Duff.

The Capitol Hill meetings were organized by the National Association of REALTORS®, along with state and local REALTOR® associations, as part of the association’s ongoing federal advocacy efforts on behalf of the real estate industry and the consumers it serves.

GLAR joined REALTOR® leaders from across California and the nation in Washington, D.C.
GLAR joined REALTOR® leaders from across California and the nation in Washington, D.C.
GLAR joined REALTOR® leaders from across California and the nation in Washington, D.C.
GLAR joined REALTOR® leaders from across California and the nation in Washington, D.C.
GLAR joined REALTOR® leaders from across California and the nation in Washington, D.C.
GLAR joined REALTOR® leaders from across California and the nation in Washington, D.C.
GLAR joined REALTOR® leaders from across California and the nation in Washington, D.C.
GLAR joined REALTOR® leaders from across California and the nation in Washington, D.C.
GLAR joined REALTOR® leaders from across California and the nation in Washington, D.C.
GLAR joined REALTOR® leaders from across California and the nation in Washington, D.C
GLAR joined REALTOR® leaders from across California and the nation in Washington, D.C
GLAR joined REALTOR® leaders from across California and the nation in Washington, D.C

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About GLAR: GLAR represents over 10,000 REALTOR® and Affiliate Members in the cities of Beverly Hills, Culver City, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. REALTOR® members set themselves apart and above thousands of other real estate licensees who are outside of organized real estate and who do not benefit from the strong positioning of a leadership organization.