On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, several AIA Dallas and Texas Society of Architects members joined over 400 AIA architect members on Capitol Hill to advocate for critical legislation affecting both the architecture profession and community needs.
Five Key Federal Legislative Goals:
Design Freedom for Federal Architecture
AIA is strongly opposed to legislation that seeks to remove control from local communities; mandate official federal design preferences, or otherwise hinder design freedom.
Update Fee Limitations For Federal Contracts
AIA is asking Congress to direct the FAR Council to update the 6 percent fee limitation that applies only to cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts.
Support for More Housing
AIA is asking Congress to reauthorize the HOME program and increase the administrative cap from 10 percent to 15 percent, in addition to asking Congress to increase funding from $3.3 billion to $4.2 billion for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Support for Community Resiliency
AIA is asking Congress to pass or increase funding for Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA), Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), The Resilient AMERICA Act and The Shelter Act.
Tax Incentives for Architects
AIA supports business-friendly tax policies that encourage investment in research and development, incentivize private-sector affordable housing, and ensure tax parity between large and small businesses.
AIA is the only organization advocating for the profession of architecture at the national, state, and local levels. Learn more about how you can get involved:
AIA Dallas Public Policy Committee. The Public Policy committee establishes a local political voice for architects and perform leadership outreach to policy makers and elected officials on matters of importance to AIA Dallas and its membership. The committee’s goals and objectives are to develop policy positions on matters related to the built environment, urban design, and the practice of architecture. LEARN MORE >>
Texas Society of Architects Committee (TAC). Promoting the interests of its membership, the Texas Society of Architects Committee (TAC) raises funds for contributions to candidates running for public office. LEARN MORE >>
ArchiPAC. AIA’s bipartisan political action committee, ArchiPAC, supports pro-architect candidates for federal office who will shape policies on design, practice, and the economy. It’s one more way we promote prosperous, sustainable, and equitable communities that benefit all. LEARN MORE >>