On the Hill

The webinars will bring agents the latest information on how and when the new pricing methodology for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will be implemented.

The legislation would phase out the 20% small business tax deduction for taxpayers with incomes over $400,000, while eliminating it altogether for those with incomes exceeding $500,000.

The Big “I” testimony noted that the businesses and nonprofit organizations our members serve were severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and want to be a part of the solution on future pandemic risk.

The PRO Act would drastically change the nation’s labor laws and includes a provision that could significantly impact the independent agency system.

The executive order includes 72 initiatives by over a dozen federal agencies to tackle what President Biden deems are some of the most pressing competition problems in the U.S.

The legislation includes an act requiring all new cars to have an alert system to prevent children being accidently left in back seats, as well as a provision that would increase the required amount of insurance for commercial vehicles.

Several members of Congress have expressed concerns about—and even introduced legislation to delay—the implementation of FEMA’s new pricing methodology for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

In a hearing, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management examined farm safety net programs, of which agents play a crucial role, and their true benefits to the farming community.

The webinars are designed specifically for independent agents to learn more about FEMA’s new pricing methodology for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

In a letter to Capitol Hill, the Big “I” and other organizations noted strong opposition to any reductions or repeal of the 20% deduction for qualified business income under Section 199A.