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Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 (HR 1081/S 618) To further competition in the insurance industry.

Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 (HR 1081/S 618) To further competition in the insurance industry.

Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 (HR 1081/S 618) - Amends the McCarran-Ferguson Act to make the Federal Trade Commission Act applicable to the business of insurance to the extent that such business is not regulated by state law

Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 (HR 1081/S 618) To further competition in the insurance industry.

Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 (HR 1081/S 618) To further competition in the insurance industry.

National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data; Concern over potential participation on insurers in TARP.

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - establishes an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (creates an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - Allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - Establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - Establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - Provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - Streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - Requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Data Security Act of 2007 (HR 1685/S 1260/S 1178) - prescribes security procedures which an entity that handles sensitive account or personal information must implement and enforce; Identity Theft and Prevention Act (S 1178) strengthens data protection and safeguards, requires data breach notification, and further prevents identity theft.

Data Security Act of 2007 (HR 1685/S 1260/S 1178) A bill to protect infromation relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. Identity Theft and Prevention Act (S 1178) A bill to strengthen data protection and safeguards, require data breach notification, and further prevent identity theft.

Data Security Act of 2007 (HR 1685/S 1260/S 1178) A bill to protect infromation relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. Identity Theft and Prevention Act (S 1178) A bill to strengthen data protection and safeguards, require data breach notification, and further prevent identity theft.

Data Security Act of 2007 (HR 1685/S 1260/S 1178) A bill to protect infromation relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. Identity Theft and Prevention Act (S 1178) A bill to strengthen data protection and safeguards, require data breach notification, and further prevent identity theft.

Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act (HR 1746) - requires disclosure of Holocaust-era policies by insurers and establish a federal cause of action for claims arising out of a covered policy; Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007 (HR 2798) - general support in reauthorizing the programs of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation; Closing the Foreign Lobbying Loophole Act (S. 3123) - To require lobbyists who represent foreign politicians or political parties and foreign entities to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938;

Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act (HR 1746) - Requires disclosure of Holocaust-era policies by insurers and establishes a federal cause of action for claims arising out of a covered policy; Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007 (HR 2798) - General support in reauthorizing the programs of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation;

Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act (HR 1746) - requires disclosure of Holocaust-era policies by insurers and establish a federal cause of action for claims arising out of a covered policy; Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007 (HR 2798) - general support in reauthorizing the programs of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation; Closing the Foreign Lobbying Loophole Act (S. 3123) - To require lobbyists who represent foreign politicians or political parties and foreign entities to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938;

Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act (HR 1746) - requires disclosure of Holocaust-era policies by insurers and establish a federal cause of action for claims arising out of a covered policy; Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007 (HR 2798) - general support in reauthorizing the programs of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation; Closing the Foreign Lobbying Loophole Act (S. 3123) - To require lobbyists who represent foreign politicians or political parties and foreign entities to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938;

Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act (S 681/HR 2136) - legislation naming Switzerland (among other countries) as a secrecy jurisdiction for tax purposes for certain transactions; Proposals to alter tax treatment of legitimate business transactions undertaken by U.S. subsidiaries of foreign parent corporations. MADE in the USA Tax Act (S. 3162) - (Title II, Subtitle C, Section 225) sense of the Senate regarding certain reinsurance transactions with foreign related persons; Oversight of the Performance and Effectiveness of National Contracting Act of 2008 (S. 3139) - (Title I, Section 102) prohibition on awarding of government contracts or grants to companies purposefully organized in an offshore secrecy jurisdiction to avoid federal tax obligation;

Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act (S 681/HR 2136) - legislation names Switzerland (among other countries) as a secrecy jurisdiction for tax purposes for certain transactions; Proposals to alter tax treatment of legitimate business transactions undertaken by U.S. subsidiaries of foreign parent corporations.

Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act (S 681/HR 2136) - legislation naming Switzerland (among other countries) as a secrecy jurisdiction for tax purposes for certain transactions; Proposals to alter tax treatment of legitimate business transactions undertaken by U.S. subsidiaries of foreign parent corporations, including, HR. 6969 proposals; MADE in the USA Tax Act (S. 3162) - (Title II, Subtitle C, Section 225) sense of the Senate regarding certain reinsurance transactions with foreign related persons; Oversight of the Performance and Effectiveness of National Contracting Act of 2008 (S. 3139) - (Title I, Section 102) prohibition on awarding of government contracts or grants to companies purposefully organized in an offshore secrecy jurisdiction to avoid federal tax obligation; HR 6969 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to alter tax treatment of legitimate business transactions undertaken by U.S. subsidiaries of foreign parent corporations; similar Senate "staff draft" of HR 6969.

Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act (S 681/HR 2136) - legislation naming Switzerland (among other countries) as a secrecy jurisdiction for tax purposes for certain transactions; Proposals to alter tax treatment of legitimate business transactions undertaken by U.S. subsidiaries of foreign parent corporations. MADE in the USA Tax Act (S. 3162) - (Title II, Subtitle C, Section 225) sense of the Senate regarding certain reinsurance transactions with foreign related persons; Oversight of the Performance and Effectiveness of National Contracting Act of 2008 (S. 3139) - (Title I, Section 102) prohibition on awarding of government contracts or grants to companies purposefully organized in an offshore secrecy jurisdiction to avoid federal tax obligation; HR 6969 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow the deduction for excess non-taxed reinsurance premiums with respect to United States risks paid to affiliates.

Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act (S 681/HR 2136) - legislation naming Switzerland (among other countries) as a secrecy jurisdiction for tax purposes for certain transactions; Proposals to alter tax treatment of legitimate business transactions undertaken by U.S. subsidiaries of foreign parent corporations. MADE in the USA Tax Act (S. 3162) - (Title II, Subtitle C, Section 225) sense of the Senate regarding certain reinsurance transactions with foreign related persons; Oversight of the Performance and Effectiveness of National Contracting Act of 2008 (S. 3139) - (Title I, Section 102) prohibition on awarding of government contracts or grants to companies purposefully organized in an offshore secrecy jurisdiction to avoid federal tax obligation;

Commonsense Food Comsumption Act of 2007 (HR 2183/S 1323) - prohibits civil actions for any injury related to a person's accumulated acts of consumption of food and weight gain, obesity, or any associated health condition with certain exceptions; General tracking of asbestos-related discussions

Commonsense Food Comsumption Act of 2007 (HR 2183/S 1323) To prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims or injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. General tracking of asbestos-related discussions. Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (H.R. 3010, S.1782) Invalidates and denies inforceability of most predispute arbitration agreements; Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126, S. 2838) Pre-dispute arbitration agreements between a long-term care facilities and a resident shall not be valid or specifically enforceable; Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 5312) Amends federal arbitration law to require that a controversies in motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts may not be settled by arbitration unless agreed to in writing by parties;

Commonsense Food Comsumption Act of 2007 (HR 2183/S 1323) To prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims or injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. General tracking of asbestos-related discussions. Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (H.R. 3010, S.1782) Invalidates and denies inforceability of most predispute arbitration agreements; Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126, S. 2838) Pre-dispute arbitration agreements between a long-term care facilities and a resident shall not be valid or specifically enforceable; Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 5312) Amends federal arbitration law to require that a controversies in motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts may not be settled by arbitration unless agreed to in writing by parties;

Commonsense Food Comsumption Act of 2007 (HR 2183/S 1323) To prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims or injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. General tracking of asbestos-related discussions. Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (H.R. 3010, S.1782) Invalidates and denies inforceability of most predispute arbitration agreements; Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126, S. 2838) Pre-dispute arbitration agreements between a long-term care facilities and a resident shall not be valid or specifically enforceable; Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 5312) Amends federal arbitration law to require that a controversies in motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts may not be settled by arbitration unless agreed to in writing by parties;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - establishes an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (creates an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - Allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - Establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - Establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - Provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - Streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - Requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act (HR 1746) - Requires disclosure of Holocaust-era policies by insurers and establishes a federal cause of action for claims arising out of a covered policy; Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007 (HR 2798) - General support in reauthorizing the programs of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation;

Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act (HR 1746) - requires disclosure of Holocaust-era policies by insurers and establish a federal cause of action for claims arising out of a covered policy; Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007 (HR 2798) - general support in reauthorizing the programs of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation; Closing the Foreign Lobbying Loophole Act (S. 3123) - To require lobbyists who represent foreign politicians or political parties and foreign entities to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938;

Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act (HR 1746) - requires disclosure of Holocaust-era policies by insurers and establish a federal cause of action for claims arising out of a covered policy; Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007 (HR 2798) - general support in reauthorizing the programs of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation; Closing the Foreign Lobbying Loophole Act (S. 3123) - To require lobbyists who represent foreign politicians or political parties and foreign entities to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938;

Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act (HR 1746) - requires disclosure of Holocaust-era policies by insurers and establish a federal cause of action for claims arising out of a covered policy; Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007 (HR 2798) - general support in reauthorizing the programs of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation; Closing the Foreign Lobbying Loophole Act (S. 3123) - To require lobbyists who represent foreign politicians or political parties and foreign entities to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data; Concern over potential participation on insurers in TARP.

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - establishes an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (creates an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - Allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - Establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - Establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - Provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - Streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - Requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data

Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (H.R. 3010, S.1782) Invalidates and denies inforceability of most predispute arbitration agreements; Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126, S. 2838) Pre-dispute arbitration agreements between a long-term care facilities and a resident shall not be valid or specifically enforceable; Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 5312) Amends federal arbitration law to require that a controversies in motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts may not be settled by arbitration unless agreed to in writing by parties;

Commonsense Food Comsumption Act of 2007 (HR 2183/S 1323) To prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims or injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. General tracking of asbestos-related discussions. Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (H.R. 3010, S.1782) Invalidates and denies inforceability of most predispute arbitration agreements; Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126, S. 2838) Pre-dispute arbitration agreements between a long-term care facilities and a resident shall not be valid or specifically enforceable; Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 5312) Amends federal arbitration law to require that a controversies in motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts may not be settled by arbitration unless agreed to in writing by parties;

Commonsense Food Comsumption Act of 2007 (HR 2183/S 1323) To prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims or injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. General tracking of asbestos-related discussions. Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (H.R. 3010, S.1782) Invalidates and denies inforceability of most predispute arbitration agreements; Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126, S. 2838) Pre-dispute arbitration agreements between a long-term care facilities and a resident shall not be valid or specifically enforceable; Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 5312) Amends federal arbitration law to require that a controversies in motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts may not be settled by arbitration unless agreed to in writing by parties;

Commonsense Food Comsumption Act of 2007 (HR 2183/S 1323) To prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims or injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. General tracking of asbestos-related discussions. Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (H.R. 3010, S.1782) Invalidates and denies inforceability of most predispute arbitration agreements; Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126, S. 2838) Pre-dispute arbitration agreements between a long-term care facilities and a resident shall not be valid or specifically enforceable; Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 5312) Amends federal arbitration law to require that a controversies in motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts may not be settled by arbitration unless agreed to in writing by parties;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data; Concern over potential participation on insurers in TARP.

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - establishes an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (creates an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - Allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - Establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - Establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - Provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - Streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - Requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data

Nanotechnology Advancement and New Opportunities Act (HR 3235) - ensures the development and responsible stewardship of nanotechnology.

Nanotechnology Advancement and New Opportunities Act (HR 3235) To ensure the development and responsible stewardship of nanotechnology.

Nanotechnology Advancement and New Opportunities Act (HR 3235) To ensure the development and responsible stewardship of nanotechnology.

Nanotechnology Advancement and New Opportunities Act (HR 3235) To ensure the development and responsible stewardship of nanotechnology.

Nanotechnology Advancement and New Opportunities Act (HR 3235) To ensure the development and responsible stewardship of nanotechnology.

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data; Concern over potential participation on insurers in TARP.

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - establishes an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (creates an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - Allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - Establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - Establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - Provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - Streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - Requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - establishes an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (creates an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - Allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - Establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - Establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - Provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - Streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - Requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data; Concern over potential participation on insurers in TARP.

Commonsense Food Comsumption Act of 2007 (HR 2183/S 1323) To prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims or injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. General tracking of asbestos-related discussions. Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (H.R. 3010, S.1782) Invalidates and denies inforceability of most predispute arbitration agreements; Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126, S. 2838) Pre-dispute arbitration agreements between a long-term care facilities and a resident shall not be valid or specifically enforceable; Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 5312) Amends federal arbitration law to require that a controversies in motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts may not be settled by arbitration unless agreed to in writing by parties;

Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (H.R. 3010, S.1782) Invalidates and denies inforceability of most predispute arbitration agreements; Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126, S. 2838) Pre-dispute arbitration agreements between a long-term care facilities and a resident shall not be valid or specifically enforceable; Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 5312) Amends federal arbitration law to require that a controversies in motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts may not be settled by arbitration unless agreed to in writing by parties;

Commonsense Food Comsumption Act of 2007 (HR 2183/S 1323) To prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims or injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. General tracking of asbestos-related discussions. Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (H.R. 3010, S.1782) Invalidates and denies inforceability of most predispute arbitration agreements; Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126, S. 2838) Pre-dispute arbitration agreements between a long-term care facilities and a resident shall not be valid or specifically enforceable; Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 5312) Amends federal arbitration law to require that a controversies in motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts may not be settled by arbitration unless agreed to in writing by parties;

Commonsense Food Comsumption Act of 2007 (HR 2183/S 1323) To prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims or injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. General tracking of asbestos-related discussions. Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (H.R. 3010, S.1782) Invalidates and denies inforceability of most predispute arbitration agreements; Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126, S. 2838) Pre-dispute arbitration agreements between a long-term care facilities and a resident shall not be valid or specifically enforceable; Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 5312) Amends federal arbitration law to require that a controversies in motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts may not be settled by arbitration unless agreed to in writing by parties;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - establishes an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (creates an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - Allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - Establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - Establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - Provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - Streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - Requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Commonsense Food Comsumption Act of 2007 (HR 2183/S 1323) To prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims or injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. General tracking of asbestos-related discussions. Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (H.R. 3010, S.1782) Invalidates and denies inforceability of most predispute arbitration agreements; Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126, S. 2838) Pre-dispute arbitration agreements between a long-term care facilities and a resident shall not be valid or specifically enforceable; Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 5312) Amends federal arbitration law to require that a controversies in motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts may not be settled by arbitration unless agreed to in writing by parties;

Commonsense Food Comsumption Act of 2007 (HR 2183/S 1323) To prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims or injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. General tracking of asbestos-related discussions. Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (H.R. 3010, S.1782) Invalidates and denies inforceability of most predispute arbitration agreements; Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126, S. 2838) Pre-dispute arbitration agreements between a long-term care facilities and a resident shall not be valid or specifically enforceable; Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 5312) Amends federal arbitration law to require that a controversies in motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts may not be settled by arbitration unless agreed to in writing by parties;

Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (H.R. 3010, S.1782) Invalidates and denies inforceability of most predispute arbitration agreements; Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126, S. 2838) Pre-dispute arbitration agreements between a long-term care facilities and a resident shall not be valid or specifically enforceable; Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 5312) Amends federal arbitration law to require that a controversies in motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts may not be settled by arbitration unless agreed to in writing by parties;

Commonsense Food Comsumption Act of 2007 (HR 2183/S 1323) To prevent legislative and regulatory functions from being usurped by civil liability actions brought or continued against food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, advertisers, sellers, and trade associations for claims or injury relating to a person's weight gain, obesity, or any health condition associated with weight gain or obesity. General tracking of asbestos-related discussions. Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 (H.R. 3010, S.1782) Invalidates and denies inforceability of most predispute arbitration agreements; Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 (H.R. 6126, S. 2838) Pre-dispute arbitration agreements between a long-term care facilities and a resident shall not be valid or specifically enforceable; Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 5312) Amends federal arbitration law to require that a controversies in motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts may not be settled by arbitration unless agreed to in writing by parties;

Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act (S 681/HR 2136) - legislation naming Switzerland (among other countries) as a secrecy jurisdiction for tax purposes for certain transactions; Proposals to alter tax treatment of legitimate business transactions undertaken by U.S. subsidiaries of foreign parent corporations. MADE in the USA Tax Act (S. 3162) - (Title II, Subtitle C, Section 225) sense of the Senate regarding certain reinsurance transactions with foreign related persons; Oversight of the Performance and Effectiveness of National Contracting Act of 2008 (S. 3139) - (Title I, Section 102) prohibition on awarding of government contracts or grants to companies purposefully organized in an offshore secrecy jurisdiction to avoid federal tax obligation; HR 6969 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow the deduction for excess non-taxed reinsurance premiums with respect to United States risks paid to affiliates.

Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act (S 681/HR 2136) - legislation naming Switzerland (among other countries) as a secrecy jurisdiction for tax purposes for certain transactions; Proposals to alter tax treatment of legitimate business transactions undertaken by U.S. subsidiaries of foreign parent corporations, including, HR. 6969 proposals; MADE in the USA Tax Act (S. 3162) - (Title II, Subtitle C, Section 225) sense of the Senate regarding certain reinsurance transactions with foreign related persons; Oversight of the Performance and Effectiveness of National Contracting Act of 2008 (S. 3139) - (Title I, Section 102) prohibition on awarding of government contracts or grants to companies purposefully organized in an offshore secrecy jurisdiction to avoid federal tax obligation; HR 6969 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to alter tax treatment of legitimate business transactions undertaken by U.S. subsidiaries of foreign parent corporations; similar Senate "staff draft" of HR 6969.

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - establishes an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (creates an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - Allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - Establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - Establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - Provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - Streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - Requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data; Concern over potential participation on insurers in TARP.

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - establishes an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (creates an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - Allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - Establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - Establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - Provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - Streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - Requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - establishes an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (creates an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - Allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - Establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - Establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - Provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - Streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - Requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data; Concern over potential participation on insurers in TARP.

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - establishes an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (creates an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - Allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - Establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - Establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - Provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - Streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - Requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data

Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reathorizaton Act (HR 2761) - extends the current terrorism insurance program at the Dept. of Treasury; National Insurance Act (HR 3200, S 40) - a bill to establish an Office of National Insurance within the Dept. of Treasury (create an optional federal insurance charter); Flood Insurance Choice Act of 2007 (S 1890) - allows individuals the opporturnity to opt out of flood insurance coverage contingent on certain certifications; Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act (HR 3121, S 2284) - Amends the Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to restore its financial solvency; Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007 (HR 920) - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods; Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance Act of 2007 (S 292/HR 537) - Establishes the bipartisan Commission on Catastrophic Disaster Risk and Insurance to assess post-event insurance markets and exposures; Policyholder Disaster Protection Act of 2007 (HR 164 / S 926) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the creation of disaster protection funds by property and casualty insurance companies for the payment of policyholders' claims arising from future catastrophic events; Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007 (HR 91/ S 1061) - establishes a program to provide reinsurance for State natural catastrophe insurance programs; encourages and promotes mitigation and prevention for, and recovery and rebuilding from such catastrophes, and assists in the financial recovery from catastrophes; Homeowners' Insurance Availability Act of 2007 (HR 330) - establishes a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance; Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 (HR 3355) - provides federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs by facilitating a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium and creating a National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program; Catastrophe Savings Accounts Act of 2007 (HR 927) - amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create tax-exempt Catastrophe Savings Accounts; Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 (S 929/ HR 1065) - streamlines the regulation of nonadmitted insurance and reinsurance markets; Proposals to expand the Liabilty Risk Retention Act to include property coverage (no specific legislation introduced); Passanger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act (S 545/ HR 2811) - requires insurers and self-insurers of passenger motor vehicles to disclose to the public passenger vehicle loss data;