Government Affairs

Big ‘I’ Urges Congress to Reject Crop Insurance Cuts

To continue its efforts to protect the Federal Crop Insurance Program, the Big “I” sent a letter asking congressional leaders to oppose any additional cuts to the program during the fiscal year 2017 appropriations process.

President Obama’s 2017 Budget Targets Insurance Issues

Earlier this week, President Obama released his budget for fiscal year 2017. This blueprint proposes changes to the “Cadillac” tax and sets the stage for additional cuts to the Federal Crop Insurance Program.

Mr. Lanoix Goes to Washington

Big “I” Chairman Randy Lanoix was on Capitol Hill this week, where he met with members of Congress to advocate on behalf of the association and lay the groundwork for the 2016 Big “I” Legislative Conference.

Congress Revs Up Review of the NFIP

Earlier this week, the Big “I” testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance at a hearing focused on efforts to reform and reauthorize the NFIP before its expiration.