CDFA is actively supporting legislation authored by the Performance Based Buildings Coalition that would have a transformative effect on the use of public-private partnerships (P3s). H.R.5361 and its Senate companion bill, S.3177, would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow American communities to issue private activity bonds for the construction of public schools, state colleges, post offices, libraries, prisons, and courthouses. Together the bills would also rewrite the IRC in a manner that would encourage the increased usage of public-private partnerships.

>>> Read H.R. 5361

>>> Read The Bond Buyer's summary

>>> Read the 2016 CDFA Policy Agenda

Call to Action:

CDFA has begun a targeted letter-writing campaign. We ask that industry stakeholders send letters to the House and Senate members to support The Public Buildings Renewal Act. To make this process easier, we have created sample letters for your use.

Download the sample letters provided below and modify them to fit your letterhead. Email and fax letters to your representatives ASAP. Please also copy CDFA on any correspondence, and we will follow-up with the appropriate office holder.

The following letter should be used to help CDFA’s legislative efforts:

Sample Senate Letter

When sending letters please follow these instructions:

• Use this sample text to craft your letter.
• Letters should be tailored to reflect your state/city and placed on your organization’s letterhead.
• For full Congressional office contact information go to www.house.gov or www.senate.gov.
• Letters should be faxed to your Congressman or Congresswoman first.
• Mail letters AFTER you fax them. They will take several days to reach the Capitol office.
• For assistance with crating your letters, do not hesitate to contact CDFA.
• Send a copy of your letter to tfisher@cdfa.net.