Advocacy
AIA is the voice of architecture to legislators at the federal, state, and local level. Here you can engage your legislators and use AIA tools and resources to develop skills as an advocate to build power for architects.
Policy Platform 2020
The inaugural 2020 AIA Policy Platform serves as a statement on AIA's policy priorities for the final U.S. presidential candidates and Congressional policy makers. Importantly, the platform's development is based on policy objectives, not partisanship, to encourage federal policy makers to join hands and work together for the good of the American people.
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Presidential Profiles
The AIA works with local, state, federal, code, and international policymakers to advance the interests of architects and the communities they serve. The Board identified six top federal issues on which the AIA has focused this Congress. Below is a brief synopsis of each of those six policy areas and AIA’s position.
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COVID-19 advocacy efforts
As we navigate the uncertainty in our world at this time, we want you to know that we are working diligently on your behalf. We are urging federal, state and local leaders at every turn to protect your well-being and interests during this pandemic.
April 24
CARES Act Income Tax Loss Carry-Back and Carry-Forward Provisions
April 23
Updated frequently asked questions - Paycheck Protection Program
April 21
Letter from Timothy Hawk, FAIA: Senate passes Paycheck Protection Increase Act
March 27
Press release: AIA applauds CARES Act heading to the White House
March 26
Press release: AIA praises Congress for advancing desperately needed COVID-19 relief
March 23
AIA urges small business relief, infrastructure investment
March 20
Press release: AIA implores Congress to provide relief to business owners and employees
March 19
AIA Summary of Federal Relief Packages Approved
Letter to Congress Outlining the Infrastructure Investment
Architects Action Center
Use the Architect Action Center to learn more about AIA’s top policy priorities and communicate with your federal and state legislators.
Get Involved
By taking action, being involved in their communities, and engaging legislators, Citizen Architects are the driving force behind AIA’s advocacy efforts.
Citizen Architects - Jessica O’Donnell, AIA, and Brandon Warshofsky, AIA
Though only in the first decade of their practices, Jessica O’Donnell and Brandon Warshofsky already have made significant contributions at the local, state, and national levels. Together the two helped build EPiC, a New Jersey-based group for emerging professionals that connects young architects and educates them about how to make an impact on their communities through advocacy.
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