Loading…
Reported covered position: N/A
How to read the money
Income and expense are whole-filing amounts associated with this lobbyist, not personal compensation or an allocated share.
No topic inference: each bill number appears in source LDA issue text assigned to this lobbyist.
National Insurance Act of 2006
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
due to expire Dec. 31, 2007 to continue federal government backup for insured terrorism losses. S. 2509, "National Insurance Act of 2006;" H.R. 6225, "National Insurance Act of 2006;" H.R. 5637, "Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2006." Supported enactment of legislation that would create an optional federal insurance charter for national insurance companies. Supported bill to reduce regulatory/filing burden on surplus lines insurers. S. 467, "Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2005;" H.R. 1153, "Terrorism Insurance Backstop Extension Act of 2005;" H.R. 4314, "Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision Act of 2005." Supported extension of Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act (TRIEA)
Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Specific issues are shown only where the LDA source assigned them to this lobbyist. Targets apply to the associated filing.
CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY via CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
2006 · year_end · YY
S. 662, "Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act;" H.R. 22, "Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act." Supported enactment of reforms for the USPS that would enable that agency to operate at lower cost with fewer and reduced postal rate hikes.
Supported preservation of credit unions' federal income tax exemption. Supported narrow application of IRC's unrelated business income tax (UBIT) provisions to state-chartered credit unions so that most sources of income remain exempt from federal income tax.
Source: Senate LDA
2006. Supported legislation that would reduce regulatory burden on financial institutions and reduce or eliminate credit union member service limits. SEC rule to modify broker/dealer registration exemption for credit union service organizations (CUSOs) and to extend exemptions to credit unions to same extent as granted to banks and thrifts. Regulatory relief legislation for financial institutions, especially credit unions; H.R. 2317, "Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act of 2005;" H.R. 3505, "Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2005;" S. 2856, "Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of
Data Security Act of 2006
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
of 2006." Sought effective legislation to protect consumers and reduce insurance risk without overburdening financial institutions and reduce insurance risk without overburdening financial institutions and insurance companies. Breach of data security legislation, especially H.R. 4127, "Data Accountability and Trust Act;" H.R. 3997, "Financial Data Protection Act of 2006;" H.R. 5318, "Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2006;" and S. 3568, "Data Security Act
Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2005
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
due to expire Dec. 31, 2007 to continue federal government backup for insured terrorism losses. S. 2509, "National Insurance Act of 2006;" H.R. 6225, "National Insurance Act of 2006;" H.R. 5637, "Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2006." Supported enactment of legislation that would create an optional federal insurance charter for national insurance companies. Supported bill to reduce regulatory/filing burden on surplus lines insurers. S. 467, "Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2005;" H.R. 1153, "Terrorism Insurance Backstop Extension Act of 2005;" H.R. 4314, "Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision Act of 2005." Supported extension of Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act (TRIEA)
Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
S. 662, "Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act;" H.R. 22, "Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act." Supported enactment of reforms for the USPS that would enable that agency to operate at lower cost with fewer and reduced postal rate hikes.
Retirement Savings and Security Act of 2005
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
"National Employee Savings and Trust Equity Guarantee Act of 2005 (NESTEG)," S. 219; "Individual and Workplace Retirement Savings Promotion Act of 2005," H.R. 1960; "Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act of 2005," H.R. 1961; "Retirement Savings and Security Act of 2005," S. 1359; and "Pension Protection Act of 2005," H.R. 2830. Supported reforms to make pension system more reliable, premium payments to PBGC reasonable, and pension calculation rate fair, accurate and equitable.
Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2005
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
GSE reform: "Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2005," S. 190; "Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2005," H.R. 1461; supported preservation of capital standards for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that would not adversely affect mortgage business of AA-rated mortgage companies; also supported preserving GSEs' existing ability to fully support retail mortgage business.
National Employee Savings and Trust Equity Guarantee Act of 2005
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
"National Employee Savings and Trust Equity Guarantee Act of 2005 (NESTEG)," S. 219; "Individual and Workplace Retirement Savings Promotion Act of 2005," H.R. 1960; "Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act of 2005," H.R. 1961; "Retirement Savings and Security Act of 2005," S. 1359; and "Pension Protection Act of 2005," H.R. 2830. Supported reforms to make pension system more reliable, premium payments to PBGC reasonable, and pension calculation rate fair, accurate and equitable.
Retirement Security for Life Act of 2005
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
"Retirement Security for Life Act of 2005," S. 381 and H.R. 819. "Lifetime Pension Annuity for You Act of 2005," H.R. 2951. Supported tax deduction for all or part of lifetime annuity payments. Nonprofit organizations' taxable status review: supported preservation of tax exempt status. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans: supported ability of federal credit unions to offer these or comparable executive compensation plans. "Mortgage Insurance Fairness Act of 2005," H.R. 3098: supported tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums.
Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2005
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2005, S. 467; Terrorism Insurance Backstop Extension Act of 2005, H.R. 1153. Supported extension of current TRIA law providing government backup for insured terrorism losses. State Modernization and Regulatory Transparency Act of 2005 (SMART Act): supported regulatory relief for insurance industry. Optional Federal Charter: supported establishment of federal insurance regulator.
Class Action Fairness Act of 2005
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Asbestos litigation reform: "Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2005," S. 852: supported resolution of this issue in a way that would confine liability to insurers already liable for asbestos injuries. "Class Action Fairness Act of 2005," S. 5: supported passage of this legislation to redress abuses of class action litigation system in the United States. "Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005," H.R. 420: supported changes to make legal system more equitable, efficient and less costly for those who should not have been sued to begin with.
Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, H.R. 22 and S. 662. Supported enactment of reforms for the USPS that would enable that agency to avoid a postal rate hike.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that certain options offered by tax-exempt organizations are not includible in gross income under section 457(f).
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
IRC Sec. 809/815: secure repeal or suspension of both code sections. H.R. 3108, "The Pension Funding Equity Act;" H.R. 4520, "The American Jobs Act of 2004," and S. 1637, "Jumpstart Our Business Strength Act of 2004." Tax deduction for private mortgage insurance premiums. H.R. 4520 and S. 1637 (see above). Discounted options for nonqualified employee compensation plans under IRC Sec. 83 and 457. H.R. 1100; H.R. 3108; H.R. 1776, "Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act of 2003." Maintain state-chartered credit unions' tax exemption with broad interpretation of IRC Sec. 511-513, unrelated business income tax (UBIT).
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that certain options offered by tax-exempt organizations are not includible in gross income under section 457(f).
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
IRC Sec. 809/815: secure repeal or suspension of both code sections. H.R. 3108, "The Pension Funding Equity Act;" H.R. 4520, "The American Jobs Act of 2004," and S. 1637, "Jumpstart Our Business Strength Act of 2004." Tax deduction for private mortgage insurance premiums. H.R. 4520 and S. 1637 (see above). Discounted options for nonqualified employee compensation plans under IRC Sec. 83 and 457. H.R. 1100; H.R. 3108; H.R. 1776, "Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act of 2003." Maintain state-chartered credit unions' tax exemption with broad interpretation of IRC Sec. 511-513, unrelated business income tax (UBIT).
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that certain options offered by tax-exempt organizations are not includible in gross income under section 457(f).
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
IRC Sec. 809/815: secure suspension of both code sections for CY 2004. Preserve repeal of IRC Sec. 809 for years beginning Jan. 1, 2005. Tax deduction for private mortgage insurance premiums. H.R. 4520 and S. 1637. Discounted options for nonqualified employee compensation plans under IRC Sec. 83 and 457. H.R. 1100, H.R. 3108, H.R. 1776, "Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act of 2003."
Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act of 2003
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
IRC Sec. 809/815: secure repeal or suspension of both code sections. H.R. 3108, "The Pension Funding Equity Act;" H.R. 4520, "The American Jobs Act of 2004," and S. 1637, "Jumpstart Our Business Strength Act of 2004." Tax deduction for private mortgage insurance premiums. H.R. 4520 and S. 1637 (see above). Discounted options for nonqualified employee compensation plans under IRC Sec. 83 and 457. H.R. 1100; H.R. 3108; H.R. 1776, "Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act of 2003." Maintain state-chartered credit unions' tax exemption with broad interpretation of IRC Sec. 511-513, unrelated business income tax (UBIT).
Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act of 2003
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
IRC Sec. 809/815: secure repeal or suspension of both code sections. H.R. 3108, "The Pension Funding Equity Act;" H.R. 4520, "The American Jobs Act of 2004," and S. 1637, "Jumpstart Our Business Strength Act of 2004." Tax deduction for private mortgage insurance premiums. H.R. 4520 and S. 1637 (see above). Discounted options for nonqualified employee compensation plans under IRC Sec. 83 and 457. H.R. 1100; H.R. 3108; H.R. 1776, "Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act of 2003." Maintain state-chartered credit unions' tax exemption with broad interpretation of IRC Sec. 511-513, unrelated business income tax (UBIT).
Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act of 2003
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
IRC Sec. 809/815: secure suspension of both code sections for CY 2004. Preserve repeal of IRC Sec. 809 for years beginning Jan. 1, 2005. Tax deduction for private mortgage insurance premiums. H.R. 4520 and S. 1637. Discounted options for nonqualified employee compensation plans under IRC Sec. 83 and 457. H.R. 1100, H.R. 3108, H.R. 1776, "Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act of 2003."
Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act of 2003
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Expand authority of federal credit unions to acquire secondary capital and permit its use to help meet prompt corrective action(PCA) standards promulgated by NCUA; also, modify required capital ratio to permit risk-based capitalization standards. Expanded authority to offer member business loans. Credit Union Regulatory Relief Act (CURIA), H.R. 3579. SEC rule to modify broker/dealer registration exemption for credit union service organizations (CUSOs) and to extend exemptions to credit unions to same extent as granted to banks and thrifts. Changes to regulatory structure for government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), especially regarding capital requirements.
Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act of 2003
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Expand authority of federal credit unions to acquire secondary capital and permit its use to help meet prompt corrective action (PCA) standards promulgated by NCUA. Also, expanded authority to offer member business loans. Credit Union Regulatory Relief Act (CURIA), H.R. 3579. SEC rule to modify broker/dealer registration exemption for credit union service organizations (CUSOs) and to extend exemptions to credit unions to same extent as granted to banks and thrifts. Changes to regulatory structure for government sponsored enterprises (GSEs), especially regarding capital requirements.
Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act of 2003
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Expand authority of federal credit unions to acquire secondary capital and permit its use to help meet prompt corrective action (PCA) standards promulgated by NCUA. Also, expanded authority to offer member business loans. Credit Union Regulatory Relief Act (CURIA), H.R. 3579. SEC rule to modify broker/dealer registration exemption for credit union service organizations (CUSOs) and to extend exemptions to credit unions to same extent as granted to banks and thrifts. Changes to regulatory structure for government sponsored enterprises (GSEs), especially regarding capital requirements.
Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Avoid or minimize postal rate hike beginning in 2006 by supporting USPS effort to modify its retirement funding obligations. H.R. 4341 and S. 2468, "Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act."
Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Avoid or minimize postal rate hike beginning in 2006 by supporting USPS effort to modify its retirement funding obligations. H.R. 4341 and S. 2468, "Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act."
Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Avoid or minimize postal rate hike beginning in 2006 by supporting USPS effort to modify its retirement funding obligations. H.R. 4341 and S. 2468, "Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act."
Helping Hands for Homeownership Act of 2004
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Creation of an optional federal insurance charter, or national insurance market regulations, at the federal level. Extension of federal insurance backstop under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002; H.R. 4363, "Terrorism Insurance Backstop Extension Act of 2004"
Terrorism Insurance Backstop Extension Act of 2004
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Creation of an optional federal charter, or national insurance market regulations, at the federal level. Extension of federal insurance backstop under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002; H.R. 4634, "Terrorism Insurance Backstop Extension Act of 2004."
Terrorism Insurance Backstop Extension Act of 2004
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Creation of an optional federal charter, or national insurance market regulations, at the federal level. Extension of federal insurance backstop under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002; H.R. 4634, "Terrorism Insurance Backstop Extension Act of 2004."
Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act of 2003
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Asbestos litigation reform; S. 2290, "Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2004;" allocation of trust fund responsibilities. Reform of class action litigation rules; S. 2062, "Class Action Fairness Act of 2004." Limitation on medical malpractice damages; S. 2207, "Pregnancy and Trauma Care Access Protection Act of 2004," and S. 2061, Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act of 2003."
Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act of 2003
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Asbestos litigation reform; S. 2290, "Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2004;" allocation of trust fund responsibilities. Reform of class action litigation rules; S. 2062, "Class Action Fairness Act of 2004." Limitation on medical malpractice damages; S. 2207, "Pregnancy and Trauma Care Access Protection Act of 2004," and S. 2061, Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act of 2003."
Class Action Fairness Act of 2004
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Asbestos litigation reform; S. 2290, "Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2004;" allocation of trust fund responsibilities. Reform of class action litigation rules; S. 2062, "Class Action Fairness Act of 2004." Limitation on medical malpractice damages; S. 2207, "Pregnancy and Trauma Care Access Protection Act of 2004," and S. 2061, Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act of 2003."
Class Action Fairness Act of 2004
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Asbestos litigation reform; S. 2290, "Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2004;" allocation of trust fund responsibilities. Reform of class action litigation rules; S. 2062, "Class Action Fairness Act of 2004." Limitation on medical malpractice damages; S. 2207, "Pregnancy and Trauma Care Access Protection Act of 2004," and S. 2061, Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act of 2003."
Class Action Fairness Act of 2004
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Reform of class action litigation rules; S. 2062, "Class Action Fairness Act of 2004." Asbestos litigation reform; S. 2290, "Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2004."
Pregnancy and Trauma Care Access Protection Act of 2004
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Asbestos litigation reform; S. 2290, "Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2004;" allocation of trust fund responsibilities. Reform of class action litigation rules; S. 2062, "Class Action Fairness Act of 2004." Limitation on medical malpractice damages; S. 2207, "Pregnancy and Trauma Care Access Protection Act of 2004," and S. 2061, Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act of 2003."
Pregnancy and Trauma Care Access Protection Act of 2004
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Asbestos litigation reform; S. 2290, "Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2004;" allocation of trust fund responsibilities. Reform of class action litigation rules; S. 2062, "Class Action Fairness Act of 2004." Limitation on medical malpractice damages; S. 2207, "Pregnancy and Trauma Care Access Protection Act of 2004," and S. 2061, Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act of 2003."
Asbestos litigation reform; S. 2290, "Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2004;" allocation of trust fund responsibilities. Reform of class action litigation rules; S. 2062, "Class Action Fairness Act of 2004." Limitation on medical malpractice damages; S. 2207, "Pregnancy and Trauma Care Access Protection Act of 2004," and S. 2061, Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act of 2003."
Asbestos litigation reform; S. 2290, "Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2004;" allocation of trust fund responsibilities. Reform of class action litigation rules; S. 2062, "Class Action Fairness Act of 2004." Limitation on medical malpractice damages; S. 2207, "Pregnancy and Trauma Care Access Protection Act of 2004," and S. 2061, Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act of 2003."
Reform of class action litigation rules; S. 2062, "Class Action Fairness Act of 2004." Asbestos litigation reform; S. 2290, "Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2004."
Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Avoid or minimize postal rate hike beginning in 2006 by supporting USPS effort to modify its retirement funding obligations. H.R. 4341 and S. 2468, "Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act."
Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Avoid or minimize postal rate hike beginning in 2006 by supporting USPS effort to modify its retirement funding obligations. H.R. 4341 and S. 2468, "Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act."
Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act
Client: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY · Firm: CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Avoid or minimize postal rate hike beginning in 2006 by supporting USPS effort to modify its retirement funding obligations. H.R. 4341 and S. 2468, "Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act."
due to expire Dec. 31, 2007 to continue federal government backup for insured terrorism losses. S. 2509, "National Insurance Act of 2006;" H.R. 6225, "National Insurance Act of 2006;" H.R. 5637, "Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2006." Supported enactment of legislation that would create an optional federal insurance charter for national insurance companies. Supported bill to reduce regulatory/filing burden on surplus lines insurers. S. 467, "Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2005;" H.R. 1153, "Terrorism Insurance Backstop Extension Act of 2005;" H.R. 4314, "Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision Act of 2005." Supported extension of Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act (TRIEA)
of 2006." Sought effective legislation to protect consumers and reduce insurance risk without overburdening financial institutions and reduce insurance risk without overburdening financial institutions and insurance companies. Breach of data security legislation, especially H.R. 4127, "Data Accountability and Trust Act;" H.R. 3997, "Financial Data Protection Act of 2006;" H.R. 5318, "Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2006;" and S. 3568, "Data Security Act
2006. Supported legislation that would reduce regulatory burden on financial institutions and reduce or eliminate credit union member service limits. SEC rule to modify broker/dealer registration exemption for credit union service organizations (CUSOs) and to extend exemptions to credit unions to same extent as granted to banks and thrifts. Regulatory relief legislation for financial institutions, especially credit unions; H.R. 2317, "Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act of 2005;" H.R. 3505, "Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2005;" S. 2856, "Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of
H.R. 4, "Pension Protection Act of 2006." Supported reforms that would make pension system more reliable, premium payments to PBGC reasonable, and pension calculation rate fair, accurate and equitable.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY via CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY via CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY via CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
2005 · mid_year · MM
"National Employee Savings and Trust Equity Guarantee Act of 2005 (NESTEG)," S. 219; "Individual and Workplace Retirement Savings Promotion Act of 2005," H.R. 1960; "Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act of 2005," H.R. 1961; "Retirement Savings and Security Act of 2005," S. 1359; and "Pension Protection Act of 2005," H.R. 2830. Supported reforms to make pension system more reliable, premium payments to PBGC reasonable, and pension calculation rate fair, accurate and equitable.
GSE reform: "Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2005," S. 190; "Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2005," H.R. 1461; supported preservation of capital standards for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that would not adversely affect mortgage business of AA-rated mortgage companies; also supported preserving GSEs' existing ability to fully support retail mortgage business.
Asbestos litigation reform: "Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2005," S. 852: supported resolution of this issue in a way that would confine liability to insurers already liable for asbestos injuries. "Class Action Fairness Act of 2005," S. 5: supported passage of this legislation to redress abuses of class action litigation system in the United States. "Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2005," H.R. 420: supported changes to make legal system more equitable, efficient and less costly for those who should not have been sued to begin with.
Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2005, S. 467; Terrorism Insurance Backstop Extension Act of 2005, H.R. 1153. Supported extension of current TRIA law providing government backup for insured terrorism losses. State Modernization and Regulatory Transparency Act of 2005 (SMART Act): supported regulatory relief for insurance industry. Optional Federal Charter: supported establishment of federal insurance regulator.
Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, H.R. 22 and S. 662. Supported enactment of reforms for the USPS that would enable that agency to avoid a postal rate hike.
Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act (CURIA), H.R. 2317: supported passage of this bill. Credit Union Systems Fund (securitization of credit union member business loans): advocated for establishment of this fund as a permissible investment option for credit unions.
Bankruptcy Abuse Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, H.R. 685, S. 256: supported passage of this legislation.
"Retirement Security for Life Act of 2005," S. 381 and H.R. 819. "Lifetime Pension Annuity for You Act of 2005," H.R. 2951. Supported tax deduction for all or part of lifetime annuity payments. Nonprofit organizations' taxable status review: supported preservation of tax exempt status. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans: supported ability of federal credit unions to offer these or comparable executive compensation plans. "Mortgage Insurance Fairness Act of 2005," H.R. 3098: supported tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY via CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
2004 · year_end · YY
Creation of an optional federal insurance charter, or national insurance market regulations, at the federal level. Extension of federal insurance backstop under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002; H.R. 4363, "Terrorism Insurance Backstop Extension Act of 2004"
Avoid or minimize postal rate hike beginning in 2006 by supporting USPS effort to modify its retirement funding obligations. H.R. 4341 and S. 2468, "Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act."
Reform of class action litigation rules; S. 2062, "Class Action Fairness Act of 2004." Asbestos litigation reform; S. 2290, "Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2004."
IRC Sec. 809/815: secure suspension of both code sections for CY 2004. Preserve repeal of IRC Sec. 809 for years beginning Jan. 1, 2005. Tax deduction for private mortgage insurance premiums. H.R. 4520 and S. 1637. Discounted options for nonqualified employee compensation plans under IRC Sec. 83 and 457. H.R. 1100, H.R. 3108, H.R. 1776, "Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act of 2003."
Expand authority of federal credit unions to acquire secondary capital and permit its use to help meet prompt corrective action(PCA) standards promulgated by NCUA; also, modify required capital ratio to permit risk-based capitalization standards. Expanded authority to offer member business loans. Credit Union Regulatory Relief Act (CURIA), H.R. 3579. SEC rule to modify broker/dealer registration exemption for credit union service organizations (CUSOs) and to extend exemptions to credit unions to same extent as granted to banks and thrifts. Changes to regulatory structure for government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), especially regarding capital requirements.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY via CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
2004 · mid_year · MA
Asbestos litigation reform; S. 2290, "Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2004;" allocation of trust fund responsibilities. Reform of class action litigation rules; S. 2062, "Class Action Fairness Act of 2004." Limitation on medical malpractice damages; S. 2207, "Pregnancy and Trauma Care Access Protection Act of 2004," and S. 2061, Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act of 2003."
H.R. 3108, "Pension Funding Equity Act." Modify pension funding interest rate to reduce funding liability.
Creation of an optional federal charter, or national insurance market regulations, at the federal level. Extension of federal insurance backstop under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002; H.R. 4634, "Terrorism Insurance Backstop Extension Act of 2004."
CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY via CMFG LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
2004 · mid_year · MM
Avoid or minimize postal rate hike beginning in 2006 by supporting USPS effort to modify its retirement funding obligations. H.R. 4341 and S. 2468, "Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act."
IRC Sec. 809/815: secure repeal or suspension of both code sections. H.R. 3108, "The Pension Funding Equity Act;" H.R. 4520, "The American Jobs Act of 2004," and S. 1637, "Jumpstart Our Business Strength Act of 2004." Tax deduction for private mortgage insurance premiums. H.R. 4520 and S. 1637 (see above). Discounted options for nonqualified employee compensation plans under IRC Sec. 83 and 457. H.R. 1100; H.R. 3108; H.R. 1776, "Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act of 2003." Maintain state-chartered credit unions' tax exemption with broad interpretation of IRC Sec. 511-513, unrelated business income tax (UBIT).
IRC Sec. 809/815: secure repeal or suspension of both code sections. H.R. 3108, "The Pension Funding Equity Act;" H.R. 4520, "The American Jobs Act of 2004," and S. 1637, "Jumpstart Our Business Strength Act of 2004." Tax deduction for private mortgage insurance premiums. H.R. 4520 and S. 1637 (see above). Discounted options for nonqualified employee compensation plans under IRC Sec. 83 and 457. H.R. 1100; H.R. 3108; H.R. 1776, "Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act of 2003." Maintain state-chartered credit unions' tax exemption with broad interpretation of IRC Sec. 511-513, unrelated business income tax (UBIT).
Avoid or minimize postal rate hike beginning in 2006 by supporting USPS effort to modify its retirement funding obligations. H.R. 4341 and S. 2468, "Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act."
Expand authority of federal credit unions to acquire secondary capital and permit its use to help meet prompt corrective action (PCA) standards promulgated by NCUA. Also, expanded authority to offer member business loans. Credit Union Regulatory Relief Act (CURIA), H.R. 3579. SEC rule to modify broker/dealer registration exemption for credit union service organizations (CUSOs) and to extend exemptions to credit unions to same extent as granted to banks and thrifts. Changes to regulatory structure for government sponsored enterprises (GSEs), especially regarding capital requirements.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Expand authority of federal credit unions to acquire secondary capital and permit its use to help meet prompt corrective action (PCA) standards promulgated by NCUA. Also, expanded authority to offer member business loans. Credit Union Regulatory Relief Act (CURIA), H.R. 3579. SEC rule to modify broker/dealer registration exemption for credit union service organizations (CUSOs) and to extend exemptions to credit unions to same extent as granted to banks and thrifts. Changes to regulatory structure for government sponsored enterprises (GSEs), especially regarding capital requirements.
Creation of an optional federal charter, or national insurance market regulations, at the federal level. Extension of federal insurance backstop under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002; H.R. 4634, "Terrorism Insurance Backstop Extension Act of 2004."
Asbestos litigation reform; S. 2290, "Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2004;" allocation of trust fund responsibilities. Reform of class action litigation rules; S. 2062, "Class Action Fairness Act of 2004." Limitation on medical malpractice damages; S. 2207, "Pregnancy and Trauma Care Access Protection Act of 2004," and S. 2061, Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act of 2003."
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of