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REALTORS® Legislative Meeting Local Recap

Tucson Association of REALTORS® Met with Members of Congress in Washington, D.C. to Advocate for Housing Supply and Opportunity, Stronger Communities, and the Real Estate Profession  

Meetings took place during the 2026 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings  

Fifteen members of the Tucson Association of REALTORS® traveled to Washington, D.C., for the 2026 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, where they met with S to advocate for policies that increase housing supply, build stronger communities, and support self-employed professionals.   

During meetings on Capitol Hill, members and staff of the Tucson Association of REALTORS® met with Sen. Ruben Gallego, Sen. Mark Kelly, and members of the offices of Congressman Juan Ciscomani, and Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva and 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. 
  • The Importance of protecting Homeowners from title and deed fraud schemes.

“America has a shortage of more than 4 million homes, and the solution starts with smart policy,” said Tucson Association of REALTORS® President Lisa Sullivan “Our meetings on Capitol Hill gave Tucson Association of REALTORS® 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 Tucsonans to buy a home. These policies are critical to ensuring that Tucson and Sothern Arizona can continue to have the housing stock needed to accommodate our growing population, and to ensure that those who already live here can afford to stay here.” 

NAR and T.A.R. 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 Sullivan “The lawmakers we met with were receptive to our ideas and understand that investing in housing supply and supporting the professionals who help people buy and sell homes is good for the economy and good for America.” 

The Capitol Hill meetings were organized by the National Association of REALTORS® as part of its ongoing federal advocacy efforts on behalf of the real estate industry and the consumers it serves. 

The Tucson Association of REALTORS® (T.A.R.) is the largest trade association in Southern Arizona, representing the interests of over 6,000 real estate professionals. United by adherence to a Code of Ethics, our members work as real estate professionals in the sale, lease, appraisal, and development of residential and commercial properties as well as the mortgage and lending industry throughout Southern Arizona. 

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