National Advocacy
Advocating Beyond
Indiana's Borders.
BOMA Indiana works alongside BOMA International to advocate for policies at the federal level that support commercial real estate owners, managers, and the businesses and communities they serve.
CRE Advocacy Doesn't Stop at the State Line.
Many of the issues affecting commercial real estate are shaped by decisions made at the federal level. Through its relationship with BOMA International, BOMA Indiana helps connect Indiana's commercial real estate community to national advocacy efforts.
Represent CRE
National advocacy helps ensure the commercial real estate industry's perspective is represented as federal policies are developed.
Address National Issues
Energy, insurance, building safety, permitting, and other federal policies can directly affect the operation and investment of commercial properties.
Bring the Industry Together
BOMA International brings together local associations and commercial real estate professionals from across the country to advocate for the industry's shared priorities.
Federal Advocacy Priorities.
BOMA International's current advocacy efforts focus on issues with significant implications for commercial real estate. Explore the priorities below to learn more about the industry's position and the action being requested from Congress.
Energy Grid Modernization
BOMA advocates for modernization of the nation's energy grid to improve reliability, support growing energy demand, and help commercial properties manage energy costs.
- Modernize aging grid infrastructure
- Improve operational reliability
- Support on-site energy generation and storage
- Advance smart-grid technologies
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
BOMA supports federal consumer safety standards for lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes, e-scooters, and other micromobility devices.
- Establish mandatory consumer safety standards
- Protect people and property from battery-related fires
- Require manufacturers to test and certify batteries
- Strengthen federal compliance and inspection
Energy Star
BOMA supports continued federal funding for Energy Star and its Portfolio Manager program, which provides commercial building owners and operators with a trusted way to measure and improve energy performance.
- Measure and benchmark building performance
- Reduce operating and energy costs
- Provide consistent national performance metrics
- Support high-performance building practices
TRIA Reauthorization
BOMA is urging Congress to make reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act a priority and support a clean, long-term extension.
- Maintain access to terrorism risk insurance
- Provide stability for commercial real estate financing
- Reduce uncertainty for property owners and managers
- Support long-term market stability
Permitting Reform
BOMA advocates for comprehensive bipartisan federal permitting reform to streamline approval processes for energy, infrastructure, and building projects.
- Reduce unnecessary delays
- Lower project and financing costs
- Improve predictability for development
- Support redevelopment, adaptive reuse, and new construction
When CRE Speaks With a Unified Voice.
National advocacy works when commercial real estate professionals make their voices heard. BOMA International works with members and local associations to communicate the industry's priorities directly to policymakers.
That work can produce tangible results. In 2026, BOMA Indiana's advocacy efforts helped secure support from Senator Jim Banks for reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, demonstrating how coordinated industry engagement can influence federal policy.
Read the TRIA Advocacy Update
Stay Informed.
Stay Engaged.
BOMA Indiana will continue to monitor national issues affecting commercial real estate and connect our members with the advocacy efforts shaping the industry.
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