On September 25, Congress once again avoided a government shutdown after reaching a short-term deal, called a continuing resolution (CR), to fund the federal government. Included in the agreement was an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The NFIP, along with the rest of the federal government, will now be funded through December …
Author: Corey Weeks, Manager, Government Relations
PIA Holds Annual Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
Independent insurance agents from around the nation converged on Washington, D.C. on September 18 for PIA’s annual Advocacy Day. Agents met with Senators, Representatives, and congressional staff to discuss PIA’s key legislative issues. Among PIA’s top issues were building support for the Ensuring Access to Risk Management Act, a bipartisan bill requiring USDA’s Risk Management …
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PIA Action Alert: Reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) expires after September 30, 2024, and in a letter to Congressional leadership this week, PIA urged Congress to prevent a lapse and extend it for as long as possible. To that end, we have endorsed a bill introduced by Senator John Kennedy (R-LA), S. 4772, the NFIP Extension Act …
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Federal Court Issues Nationwide Block on Non-Compete Ban
On August 20, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas set aside the finalized Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulation banning non-compete agreements. In its ruling, the Court concluded that the FTC had not provided sufficient evidence to justify a rule banning all non-competes. The court found the overly broad rule “arbitrary and …
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Member Spotlight: Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY)
Mike Lawler was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 2022 to represent New York’s 17th congressional district. Prior to his election to Congress, Rep. Lawler founded his own government affairs firm and was a senior advisor to the Westchester County Executive. Rep. Lawler also served as executive director of the New York …
PIA Releases Issues of Focus for Advocacy Day
PIA has released the five Issues of Focus in preparation for its upcoming 2024 Advocacy Day scheduled for September 18. PIA members will highlight these issues during their meetings with their elected representatives on Advocacy Day. While these issues are our focus for Advocacy Day in 2024, we always work to promote the interests of …
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Member Spotlight: Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)
Jimmy Panetta was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 and currently represents California’s 19th district. Prior to his career in Congress, Rep. Panetta served as an intelligence officer for the United States Navy and was awarded the Bronze Star after a tour of duty in Afghanistan in 2007. Rep. Panetta earned his J.D. …
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PIA Top Priority Included as Financial Services Funding Bill Passes House Appropriations Committee
On June 13, the House Appropriations Committee passed the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Act for FY’25, which begins on October 1, 2024, by a vote of 33-24. Included in the FSGG bill is a policy provision that PIA supports and has been actively advocating in favor of from Rep. Scott Fitzgerald’s (R-WI) …
PIA Urges Delay of Overtime Rule for Judicial Review
On June 12 PIA, along with a diverse group of business stakeholders sent a letter to the Department of Labor (DOL) urging it to delay implementation of its final overtime rule to allow for judicial review. The Administrative Procedure Act authorizes agencies to postpone the effective date of a rule to allow for judicial review. …
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FIO Subpoena Power Defunded in House Subcommittee Funding Bill
On June 5, the House Appropriations Financial Services subcommittee passed their Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) spending bill for FY’25, which begins on October 1, 2024, by voice vote. Included in the spending bill is a policy provision that PIA strongly supports and has been actively advocating in favor of from Rep. Scott Fitzgerald’s …
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