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House Passes One-Week Government Funding Extension

The legislation extends government funding until Dec. 18, giving Congress time to act on federal funding through 2021 and possibly additional COVID-19 relief. The Big “I” continues to advocate for small business support.

Big ‘I’ Urges Congress to Protect McCarran-Ferguson Exemption

The Coalition Organized for the Future of Insurance Regulation, of which the Big “I” is a founding member, sent a letter to the Senate seeking to prevent the elimination of the health insurance industry’s exemption from federal antitrust laws.

Big ‘I’ Urges Congress to Expedite Action on PPP

This week, the Big “I” joined organizations in sending two letters urging Congress to expedite action on the Paycheck Protection Program and to expand loans to cover small businesses structured as 501(c)6 organizations.

House Hearing Examines Pandemic Insurance Proposals

The House Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance held a virtual hearing examining how the pandemic has impacted the insurance industry and how to insure for the future. The Big “I” submitted written testimony.

Big ‘I’ Continues PPP Advocacy

The Big “I” joined a number of organizations this week in sending letters to the Trump administration and congressional leaders on the Paycheck Protection Program’s overly burdensome loan forgiveness process for small business owners.

Supreme Court Hears Arguments in ACA Case

Earlier this week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case arguing that the Affordable Care Act should be ruled unconstitutional. A decision is expected toward the end of June 2021.

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