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Feds Debate Self-Driving Vehicle Standards

Both chambers of Congress and federal officials at the Department of Transportation are currently debating how federal policy can help accelerate the development of self-driving cars and trucks.

Congress Moves to Keep FSOC Insurance Member

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to allow the Financial Stability Oversight Council independent insurance expert to remain in office until a successor is appointed.

Big ‘I’ Weighs in on Fiduciary Rule Delay

On Wednesday, the Big “I” submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding extending the fiduciary rule transition period and delaying the applicability date for certain portions of the rule.

Congress Continues to Take Aim at Crop Insurance

Last week, in another direct attack on private-sector delivery of crop insurance, Congress introduced legislation that would reduce the target rate of return for crop insurance companies from 14.5% to 9.6%.

President Approves Disaster Assistance and NFIP Extension

Last week, Congress passed and President Trump signed into law a $15 billion disaster relief package related to Hurricane Harvey and in anticipation of Hurricane Irma. The legislation also included a short-term extension of the NFIP through Dec. 8.

Court Rejects DOL Overtime Rule

Last week, U.S. Federal District Court Judge Amos L. Mazzant issued a ruling striking down an Obama Administration regulation on overtime pay.

Crop Insurance in the Crosshairs

Last week, the Government Accountability Office released a report on the cost of implementing the Federal Crop Insurance Program—and it sounded familiar.

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