On the Hill

The hearing investigated how outside capital is funding litigation against companies and agencies to achieve policy goals and examined the lack of oversight in this area.

The hearing highlighted the recent property insurance market turmoil due to the major disasters in Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, California, Hawaii and Vermont.

The deduction, which is scheduled to expire at the end of 2025, is heavily relied upon by many Big “I” members and their clients to expand their small businesses, hire more employees, and better serve their communities.

Beyond supporting candidates that are friendly to small businesses and the independent agency system, a strong PAC ensures that agent voices are being heard throughout the halls of Congress.

This week, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued an interpretative memorandum asserting that many non-compete agreements interfere with employees rights.

The deduction is set to expire in 2025 but is heavily relied upon by many Big “I” members and their clients.

Sen. Jon Tester (D-Montana) spoke to Big “I” members about working with them on the Federal Crop Insurance Program, and the importance of independent insurance agents in keeping the nation’s economy strong and growing.

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Washington), spoke to Big “I” members about the importance of advocacy and her work as chair of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee.

In its submitted comments, the Big “I” stated that its “members have significant interest in the proposed regulation and worry the proposal will threaten the competitiveness, viability, and value of their businesses.”

Rep. McMorris Rodgers (R-Washington), Sen. Tester (D-Montana) and Rep. Hinson (R-Iowa) will address Big “I” Legislative attendees. A new government affairs video outlines top issues for Capitol Hill meetings next week.