Health Care Reform The health care debate continues to dominate headlines and agents want to know what the new health care law means for agencies and consumers. Click here for the latest information as reported by the Big "I" Capitol Hill team. (you must have a valid IIABA log-in to view.) 

Recent News Releases:

Big "I" Calls on Congressional Leaders to to Repeal Burdensome IRS Form 1099 Provision (Aug. 12, 2010)

Big "I" Agent Testifies Before Congress on Federal Crop Insurance Program (July 22, 2010)

Big "I" Comments on President Signing Financial Services Reform Bill into Law (July 21, 2010) 

House Passes National Flood Insurance Program Extension Bill (July 15, 2010) 

In late Jan. 2010, the United States Supreme Court announced a decision in Citizens United v. FEC. The case addressed the First Amendment and free speech as it relates to corporate
political expenditures from nonprofit and for‐profit groups. Click here for more information. (You must have a valid IIABA log-in to view.) 

Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America works on Capitol Hill, as well as in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, to protect the interests of its agent and broker members through common-sense, pragmatic legislative initiatives that protect small businesses while keeping the consumer in mind. Through intensive lobbying efforts, IIABA seeks to educate lawmakers and convince them to pass legislation that will preserve the viability and prosperity of independent insurance agents and brokers across America.