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Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Changes – What Community Associations Need to Know

05.06.2026
Martin C. Cabalar

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac quietly announced several important policy changes in March 2026 that will directly impact communities across the country. While these updates are not laws – meaning, there is no legal requirement to comply with them – practically speaking, failing to do so can significantly impact the […]

Areas of Focus: New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of April 27

04.27.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

The House’s Busy Week Ahead Congress returns to Washington with the focus squarely on the House of Representatives, which has significant items, including FISA, budget reconciliation, and the farm bill, awaiting it. The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on a three-year extension of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of April 20

04.20.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

Congress Faces Packed Agenda Congress is back in Washington this week to tackle high-profile items, including an extension of FISA Section 702 and a budget reconciliation effort to fund ICE and CBP. This week, the House of Representatives will turn its attention toward loosening permitting requirements for energy and rural […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of April 13

04.13.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

Congress Returns from Two-Week Recess Congress is back in Washington with a growing list of to-do items, including DHS funding, FISA, and a second budget reconciliation. This week, the House of Representatives is set to take up an aviation safety bill spurred by last year’s deadly collision over the Potomac […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of March 23

03.23.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

DHS Shutdown Enters Sixth Week The DHS shutdown continues as the White House and Congressional leaders negotiate to fully reopen the Department. This week, the House of Representatives will once again vote on legislation to fund DHS and will take up a resolution expressing gratitude for DHS employees. The House […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying