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Given this precarious situation, odds for a government shutdown on Oct. 1 are increasing significantly.

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.

InsurPac, the Big “I” political action committee (PAC), raised $1,269,794 during the 2022 calendar year, surpassing its previous high from 2021.