Rep. Luetkemeyer Talks Tax Increase Dangers and State-Based Insurance Regulation
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Missouri) warned that for small businesses to continue to recover, stimulus via the federal government should be temporary.
On the Hill
Risk Rating 2.0: FEMA Releases New Timeline and Data on NFIP Rate Changes
Today, FEMA issued notification of Risk Rating 2.0 program changes to the National Flood Insurance Program effective on October 1, 2021, the overall timeline for implementation of Risk Rating 2.0 and FEMA’s expectations of NFIP insurers.
Speakers for 2021 Big ‘I’ Virtual Legislative Conference Finalized
The conference will be held April 13-16, with daily programs beginning at 2 p.m. ET. Virtual attendees will hear from speakers including top leaders in Congress and FOX News’ Bill Hemmer, co-anchor of “America’s Newsroom.”
Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Extend PPP Deadline
The Big “I” strongly supported congressional passage of the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act, which the U.S. Senate passed earlier today. The bill now heads to President Biden’s desk where he is expected to sign the bill into law.
SAFE Banking Act Introduced in Senate
The legislation attempts to reconcile federal law with conflicting cannabis-related state laws by providing a federal safe harbor to financial services providers including insurers, agents and brokers.
Cannabis Legislation Introduced in Congress
The legislation would prevent criminal prosecution and civil liability against agents and brokers who choose to engage with cannabis-related legitimate businesses.
Medicare for All Reintroduced in the House with Significant Democratic Support
The legislation would replace the current employer-sponsored healthcare system and force all Americans into a one-size-fits-all, government-run Medicare-type program.
8 Issues Big ‘I’ Members Will Champion During the Legislative Conference
The 2021 Conference will be held April 13-16 and will include addresses from members of Congress, a legislative update on key independent agent issues and more. Here is a preview of the issues Big “I” members will bring to Capitol Hill.
Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference Preview
The 2021 Conference will be held April 13-16 and will include addresses from members of Congress, a legislative update on key independent agent issues and more. Here is a preview of the issues Big “I” members will bring to Capitol Hill.
House Passes Legislation to Extend PPP Deadline
The legislation extends the Paycheck Protection Program to May 31 and provides an additional 30 days for the U.S. Small Business Administration to process loans submitted prior to the new deadline.
