116th Congress archive
AIA’s federal policy initiatives are part of a larger, long-term effort to advocate in support of architects and the architectural profession. AIA focused much of the organization’s advocacy efforts during the 116th Congress (2019-2021) on federal policy to support architects and their firms through the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside key initiatives on climate action, affordable housing, equity, school safety, and design freedom, among others. While the 116th Congress has ended, AIA’s work continues. Please feel free to read more below about AIA’s advocacy efforts during the 116th Congress.
Letters to policymakers
AIA is committed to equipping our members with the information they need to help navigate the uncertain times during the COVID-19 pandemic. The information below is intended to provide guidelines, policies, and tools for our members throughout the COVID-19 business environment. Please read below to learn more.
AGC Coalition Letter RE: PPP Technical Correction (December 3, 2020)
Read AGC Coalition [Letter to Hill] RE: PPP Technical Correction >
International Franchise Association Coalition Letter RE: PPP Second Draw (December 1, 2020)
Read IFA Coalition [Letter to Hill] RE: PPP Second Draw >
AIA Memo RE: CARES Act Income Tax Loss Carry-Back and Carry-Forward Provisions (April 1, 2020)
Read AIA [Memo to AIA Members] RE: the CARES Act Income Tax Provisions >
AIA Memo RE: Frequently Asked Questions about the CARES Act (March 30, 2020)
Read AIA CARES Act FAQ [Memo to AIA Members] >
AIA Memo RE: Major Impacts of the CARES Act on Architecture Firms and Employees (March 26, 2020)
Read AIA [Memo to AIA Members] RE: the CARES Act >
Congressional Testimony by Business Continuity Coalition to the House Financial Services Committee (November 19, 2020)
Read [Congressional Testimony] by BCC to House Financial Services Committee >
Coalition Letter RE: 501(c)(6) PPP Eligibility (September 28, 2020)
Read Coalition [Letter to Hill] RE: 501(c)(6) PPP Eligibility >
Coalition Letter RE: 501(c)(6) PPP Eligibility (September 8, 2020)
Read Coalition [Letter to Hill] RE: 501(c)(6) PPP Eligibility >
Coalition Letter RE: PPP Second Draw (August 5, 2020)
Read Coalition [Letter to Hill] RE: PPP Second Draw >
Main Street Loan Forgiveness (August 4, 2020)
Read Coalition [Letter to Hill] RE: Main Street Loan Forgiveness >
Building Occupant Health & Safety, Immediate Economic Relief, and Vertical Infrastructure (July 24, 2020)
Coalition Letter RE: Nonprofit Association Relief/ 501(c)(6) PPP eligibility (July 1, 2020)
Read Coalition [Letter to Hill] RE: Nonprofit Association Relief/ 501(c)(6) PPP eligibility >
Coalition Letter RE: NOL’s (June 22, 2020)
Read Coalition [Letter to Hill] RE: NOL’s >
Coalition Letter RE: 25C Expansion (June 3, 2020)
Read Coalition [Letter to Hill] RE: 25C Expansion >
ASE Coalition Letter RE: Support for Critical Public Facilities (June 2, 2020)
Read ASE Coalition [Letter to Hill] RE: Support for Critical Public Facilities >
Coalition Letter RE: PPP Fixes (May 21, 2020)
Read Coalition [Letter to Hill] RE: PPP Fixes >
Coalition Letter RE: Virtual Capability for Code Inspectors (May 1, 2020)
Read Coalition [Letter to Hill] RE: Virtual Capability for Code Inspectors >
Historic Tax Credit to Spur Economic Recovery (April 24, 2020)
Read Coalition [Letter to Hill] RE: Historic Tax Credit to Spur Economic Recovery >
S-Corp Coalition Letter RE: Additional PPP Funding (April 15, 2020)
Read S-Corp Coalition [Letter to Hill] RE: Additional PPP Funding >
ASAE Coalition Letter RE: Association Relief/501(c)(6) PPP eligibility (April 2, 2020)
Read ASAE Coalition [Letter to Hill] RE: Association Relief/501(c)(6) PPP eligibility >
AIA Letter RE: Small-Business Relief & Infrastructure Investment (March 19, 2020)
Read AIA [Letter to Hill] RE: Small-Business Relief & Infrastructure Investment >
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