On the Hill

Senate Moves on Dodd-Frank Reform

Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed legislation which modifies provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and other laws governing the financial industry, including international insurance regulatory issues.

Big ‘I’ Comments on Association Health Plans

Earlier this week, the Big “I” sent a letter to the Department of Labor regarding a proposed rule intended to expand access to association health plans. Big “I” members have conflicting views on the regulation.

Big ‘I’ Chairman Hits the Hill

Big “I” Chairman Vaughn Graham was in Washington, D.C. last week meeting with members of Congress, laying the groundwork for the upcoming Legislative Conference.

Proposal Would Expand Short-Term Health Plans

The regulation would essentially reverse a rule the Obama Administration issued in 2016 which put restrictions on short-term limited duration health insurance.

President’s Budget Targets FCIP and NFIP

On Monday, the Office of Management and Budget released a proposed budget for FY2019 that includes cuts to the Federal Crop Insurance Program, as well as changes to the NFIP.

Government Funding Legislation Includes Big ‘I’ Priorities

On Monday, President Trump signed legislation to end the nearly 70-hour government shutdown and fund the government through Feb. 8. In a win for the Big “I,” the legislation included a two-year delay of the “Cadillac” tax.