RIA Advocacy & Government Affairs: Protecting Your Business and the Future of Restoration

In an industry where every second counts, the speed of change isn’t just happening on the job site—it’s happening in state capitols and regulatory offices. Laws governing how you operate, contract, and get paid are evolving rapidly.

RIA’s Carrier and Government Advocacy program exists for one reason: to protect and strengthen the restoration industry so your company and employees can succeed.

Why Advocacy Matters to You

Decisions made by lawmakers directly impact your daily operations. From licensing requirements to your ability to respond after a catastrophe, the legislative environment dictates the "rules of the game."

Without a seat at the table, our industry is at the mercy of those who may not understand the complexities of disaster recovery.

What Advocacy Delivers for RIA Members

Industries like construction, trucking, and healthcare invest heavily in advocacy because it works. RIA’s efforts focus on five key pillars to protect your bottom line:

• Contract Law & Payment Protection: Preventing laws that weaken contracts or create unfair financial risks for contractors.
• Licensing & Registration: Ensuring laws protect consumers without creating "red tape" that blocks qualified restorers from working.
• Consumer Protection: Advocating for balanced laws that allow for quick emergency responses.
• Data & Claims Transparency: Pushing for fair processes in insurance claims and settlement practices.
• Disaster Response Legislation: Ensuring professional restorers have the access they need to help communities recover from hurricanes, wildfires, and floods.

The Power of Numbers: Why Your Participation is Key

When RIA speaks with lawmakers, they always ask one question:

"How many businesses and employees in my district does this affect?"

If we cannot demonstrate our scale, we lose our influence. To shape policy effectively, we need to show the real-world impact on local jobs and voters. By registering on the RIA Advocacy Action Hub, you help us prove:

1. The density of restoration companies in every state.
2. The total number of employees the industry supports locally.
3. How proposed laws will directly affect the livelihood of their constituents.

Strong Industries Speak with One Voice

Construction and healthcare have proven that when owners and employees engage together, regulations become more practical and jobs are protected. It is time for the restoration industry to do the same.

📢 Call to Action: Take One Minute Today

RIA needs every restoration company and employee to be counted. Register your company and ask your team to do the same. It takes less than 60 seconds, but the impact lasts for years.

Register at the Advocacy Action Hub Today

When we stand together, we don't just protect our businesses—we protect the communities we serve.