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To define marriage for all legal purposes in the District of Columbia to consist of the union of one man and one woman.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Insurance Regulatory Reform - NAIFA supports principles underlying state regulation of insurance but also supports insurance regulatory reform and modernization that helps american families and businesses achieve financial security. S.40 - The National Insurance Act would create an optional federal charter (OFC) for insurance companies and agents. NAIFA supports with conditions. HR 107, S. 219, Life Insurance Employee Notification Act which would require disclosure of employee-owned life insurance coverage of an employee. NAIFA supports. HR 2252 - NAIFA supports the COLI Best Practices Act, the House counterpart to S.219. House Resolution 912 & Senate Resolution 448 - Resolutions supporting "Life Insurance Awareness Month". NAIFA supports these resolutions. H.R. 1081, S. 618 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 will amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act to grant the FTC and DOJ authority to enforce federal antitrust laws against the state regulated insurance industry. NAIFA opposes this bill as it will create a non complicated, less efficient insurance regulatory regime. HR 5611 - National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act (NARAB II). NAIFA supports this proposal to improve state-based reciprocal licensing inefficiencies without creating a federal regulator. HR 5840 - Would create an Office of Insurance Information within Department of Treasury. NAIFA supports.
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS via NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 1161, 62, 63 & 545, 6, 7 - new tax-advantaged savings plans in President Bush's proposed 2005 budget. NAIFA concerned about impact on life insurance and annuity sales. HR 25, HR 411 - Legislation to make the estate tax repeal enacted in 2001 permanent. S 34 and S 135 are "reform" bills which would repeal estate tax on family farms and businesses. NAIFA & AALU support estate tax reform which removes the estate tax burden for 99% of Americans. HR2 - Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007. Senate version of HR 2 caps the amount of annual income deferrable to the lesser of $1,000,000 per year on the average of the last 5 years salary. NAIFA opposes enactment of a cap on deferred compensation. HR 5719 - NAIFA opposes the "Tax Payor Simplification Act".
Source: Senate LDA
Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Insurance Regulatory Reform - NAIFA supports principles underlying state regulation of insurance but also supports insurance regulatory reform and modernization that helps american families and businesses achieve financial security. S.40 - The National Insurance Act would create an optional federal charter (OFC) for insurance companies and agents. NAIFA supports with conditions. HR 107, S. 219, Life Insurance Employee Notification Act which would require disclosure of employee-owned life insurance coverage of an employee. NAIFA supports. HR 2252 - NAIFA supports the COLI Best Practices Act, the House counterpart to S.219. House Resolution 912 & Senate Resolution 448 - Resolutions supporting "Life Insurance Awareness Month". NAIFA supports these resolutions. H.R. 1081, S. 618 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 will amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act to grant the FTC and DOJ authority to enforce federal antitrust laws against the state regulated insurance industry. NAIFA opposes this bill as it will create a non complicated, less efficient insurance regulatory regime. HR 5611 - National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act (NARAB II). NAIFA supports this proposal to improve state-based reciprocal licensing inefficiencies without creating a federal regulator. HR 5840 - Would create an Office of Insurance Information within Department of Treasury. NAIFA supports.
Commission on Economic Indicators Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.
Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 1161, 62, 63 & 545, 6, 7 - new tax-advantaged savings plans in President Bush's proposed 2005 budget. NAIFA concerned about impact on life insurance and annuity sales. HR 25, HR 411 - Legislation to make the estate tax repeal enacted in 2001 permanent. S 34 and S 135 are "reform" bills which would repeal estate tax on family farms and businesses. NAIFA & AALU support estate tax reform which removes the estate tax burden for 99% of Americans. HR2 - Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007. Senate version of HR 2 caps the amount of annual income deferrable to the lesser of $1,000,000 per year on the average of the last 5 years salary. NAIFA opposes enactment of a cap on deferred compensation. HR 5719 - NAIFA opposes the "Tax Payor Simplification Act".
Sole Community Hospital Preservation Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.
To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate prices for part D covered drugs for Medicare beneficiaries.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.
Shirley A. Chisholm United States-Caribbean Educational Exchange Act of 2008
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.
Effective Corruption Prosecutions Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.
Medicare Prescription Drug Enrollment Extension Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 2830 & 1783-The Pension Protection Act-NAIFA supports legislation allowing advisors who represent companies administering 401(k) type plans to give investment advice to employees participating in those plans. HR 205 & S. 1010 - Retirement Security for Life Act would grant a federal tax exclusion up to $20,000 per year in lifetime payments from non-qualified annuuities - NAIFA supports. HR. 2912 - Flexible Retirement for Life Act would grant the same exclusion as HR 819 but phase in the dollar amount starting at $1,000 in 2006 and increasing to $20,000 by 2015. HR 2951 & 1359 - NAIFA supports tax incentives for both qualified and non-qualified annuities. S-2794 - Senior Investor Protection Act of 2008 provides grants to states to address issues pertaining to the marketing and sale of financial products to senior citizens. NAIFA has concerns about several provisions in the bill.
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2008
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.
Government Reform Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Insurance Regulatory Reform - NAIFA supports principles underlying state regulation of insurance but also supports insurance regulatory reform and modernization that helps american families and businesses achieve financial security. S.40 - The National Insurance Act would create an optional federal charter (OFC) for insurance companies and agents. NAIFA supports with conditions. HR 107, S. 219, Life Insurance Employee Notification Act which would require disclosure of employee-owned life insurance coverage of an employee. NAIFA supports. HR 2252 - NAIFA supports the COLI Best Practices Act, the House counterpart to S.219. House Resolution 912 & Senate Resolution 448 - Resolutions supporting "Life Insurance Awareness Month". NAIFA supports these resolutions. H.R. 1081, S. 618 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 will amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act to grant the FTC and DOJ authority to enforce federal antitrust laws against the state regulated insurance industry. NAIFA opposes this bill as it will create a non complicated, less efficient insurance regulatory regime. HR 5611 - National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act (NARAB II). NAIFA supports this proposal to improve state-based reciprocal licensing inefficiencies without creating a federal regulator. HR 5840 - Would create an Office of Insurance Information within Department of Treasury. NAIFA supports.
Fair Tax Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 1161, 62, 63 & 545, 6, 7 - new tax-advantaged savings plans in President Bush's proposed 2005 budget. NAIFA concerned about impact on life insurance and annuity sales. HR 25, HR 411 - Legislation to make the estate tax repeal enacted in 2001 permanent. S 34 and S 135 are "reform" bills which would repeal estate tax on family farms and businesses. NAIFA & AALU support estate tax reform which removes the estate tax burden for 99% of Americans. HR2 - Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007. Senate version of HR 2 caps the amount of annual income deferrable to the lesser of $1,000,000 per year on the average of the last 5 years salary. NAIFA opposes enactment of a cap on deferred compensation. HR 5719 - NAIFA opposes the "Tax Payor Simplification Act".
Equality for Workers under ERISA Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 2622 - Fact Act signed into law December 4, 2003. NAIFA worked to include literacy provisions in the bill and will continue to work to secure funding for insurance and other financial literacy programs. S. Res 602 - Would designate September 2008 as Life Insurance Awareness Month. NAIFA supports.
To designate the exclusive economic zone of the United States as the "Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States".
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.
Transport Aircraft Fuel Tank Safety Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 2830 & 1783-The Pension Protection Act-NAIFA supports legislation allowing advisors who represent companies administering 401(k) type plans to give investment advice to employees participating in those plans. HR 205 & S. 1010 - Retirement Security for Life Act would grant a federal tax exclusion up to $20,000 per year in lifetime payments from non-qualified annuuities - NAIFA supports. HR. 2912 - Flexible Retirement for Life Act would grant the same exclusion as HR 819 but phase in the dollar amount starting at $1,000 in 2006 and increasing to $20,000 by 2015. HR 2951 & 1359 - NAIFA supports tax incentives for both qualified and non-qualified annuities. S-2794 - Senior Investor Protection Act of 2008 provides grants to states to address issues pertaining to the marketing and sale of financial products to senior citizens. NAIFA has concerns about several provisions in the bill.
Tax Relief for All Workers Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 2830 & 1783-The Pension Protection Act-NAIFA supports legislation allowing advisors who represent companies administering 401(k) type plans to give investment advice to employees participating in those plans. HR 205 & S. 1010 - Retirement Security for Life Act would grant a federal tax exclusion up to $20,000 per year in lifetime payments from non-qualified annuuities - NAIFA supports. HR. 2912 - Flexible Retirement for Life Act would grant the same exclusion as HR 819 but phase in the dollar amount starting at $1,000 in 2006 and increasing to $20,000 by 2015. HR 2951 & 1359 - NAIFA supports tax incentives for both qualified and non-qualified annuities. S-2794 - Senior Investor Protection Act of 2008 provides grants to states to address issues pertaining to the marketing and sale of financial products to senior citizens. NAIFA has concerns about several provisions in the bill.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2150 East Hardtner Drive in Urania, Louisiana, as the "Murphy A. Tannehill Post Office Building".
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.
National Science Education Tax Incentive for Businesses Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.
Section 515 Rural Housing Property Transfer Improvement Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent certain temporary provisions applicable to individuals, including the sales tax deduction, the child credit, the repeal of the estate tax, and the deduction for higher education expenses.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 1161, 62, 63 & 545, 6, 7 - new tax-advantaged savings plans in President Bush's proposed 2005 budget. NAIFA concerned about impact on life insurance and annuity sales. HR 25, HR 411 - Legislation to make the estate tax repeal enacted in 2001 permanent. S 34 and S 135 are "reform" bills which would repeal estate tax on family farms and businesses. NAIFA & AALU support estate tax reform which removes the estate tax burden for 99% of Americans. HR2 - Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007. Senate version of HR 2 caps the amount of annual income deferrable to the lesser of $1,000,000 per year on the average of the last 5 years salary. NAIFA opposes enactment of a cap on deferred compensation. HR 5719 - NAIFA opposes the "Tax Payor Simplification Act".
Public Housing Tenants Respect Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 458 & S 418 - clarifies the jurisdictioin of state insurance regulators and the Dept. of Defense in regulating insurance agents who operate on-base. On September 29, 2006 President Bush signed the Military Personnel Financial Services Protection Act. NAIFA supports.
To amend the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 to require that, in order to determine that a democratically elected government in Cuba exists, the government extradite to the United States convicted felon William Morales and all other individuals who are living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Insurance Regulatory Reform - NAIFA supports principles underlying state regulation of insurance but also supports insurance regulatory reform and modernization that helps american families and businesses achieve financial security. S.40 - The National Insurance Act would create an optional federal charter (OFC) for insurance companies and agents. NAIFA supports with conditions. HR 107, S. 219, Life Insurance Employee Notification Act which would require disclosure of employee-owned life insurance coverage of an employee. NAIFA supports. HR 2252 - NAIFA supports the COLI Best Practices Act, the House counterpart to S.219. House Resolution 912 & Senate Resolution 448 - Resolutions supporting "Life Insurance Awareness Month". NAIFA supports these resolutions. H.R. 1081, S. 618 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 will amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act to grant the FTC and DOJ authority to enforce federal antitrust laws against the state regulated insurance industry. NAIFA opposes this bill as it will create a non complicated, less efficient insurance regulatory regime. HR 5611 - National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act (NARAB II). NAIFA supports this proposal to improve state-based reciprocal licensing inefficiencies without creating a federal regulator. HR 5840 - Would create an Office of Insurance Information within Department of Treasury. NAIFA supports.
Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 1161, 62, 63 & 545, 6, 7 - new tax-advantaged savings plans in President Bush's proposed 2005 budget. NAIFA concerned about impact on life insurance and annuity sales. HR 25, HR 411 - Legislation to make the estate tax repeal enacted in 2001 permanent. S 34 and S 135 are "reform" bills which would repeal estate tax on family farms and businesses. NAIFA & AALU support estate tax reform which removes the estate tax burden for 99% of Americans. HR2 - Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007. Senate version of HR 2 caps the amount of annual income deferrable to the lesser of $1,000,000 per year on the average of the last 5 years salary. NAIFA opposes enactment of a cap on deferred compensation. HR 5719 - NAIFA opposes the "Tax Payor Simplification Act".
Insurance Information Act of 2008
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Insurance Regulatory Reform - NAIFA supports principles underlying state regulation of insurance but also supports insurance regulatory reform and modernization that helps american families and businesses achieve financial security. S.40 - The National Insurance Act would create an optional federal charter (OFC) for insurance companies and agents. NAIFA supports with conditions. HR 107, S. 219, Life Insurance Employee Notification Act which would require disclosure of employee-owned life insurance coverage of an employee. NAIFA supports. HR 2252 - NAIFA supports the COLI Best Practices Act, the House counterpart to S.219. House Resolution 912 & Senate Resolution 448 - Resolutions supporting "Life Insurance Awareness Month". NAIFA supports these resolutions. H.R. 1081, S. 618 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 will amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act to grant the FTC and DOJ authority to enforce federal antitrust laws against the state regulated insurance industry. NAIFA opposes this bill as it will create a non complicated, less efficient insurance regulatory regime. HR 5611 - National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act (NARAB II). NAIFA supports this proposal to improve state-based reciprocal licensing inefficiencies without creating a federal regulator. HR 5840 - Would create an Office of Insurance Information within Department of Treasury. NAIFA supports.
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.
Prevention First Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 2830 & 1783-The Pension Protection Act-NAIFA supports legislation allowing advisors who represent companies administering 401(k) type plans to give investment advice to employees participating in those plans. HR 205 & S. 1010 - Retirement Security for Life Act would grant a federal tax exclusion up to $20,000 per year in lifetime payments from non-qualified annuuities - NAIFA supports. HR. 2912 - Flexible Retirement for Life Act would grant the same exclusion as HR 819 but phase in the dollar amount starting at $1,000 in 2006 and increasing to $20,000 by 2015. HR 2951 & 1359 - NAIFA supports tax incentives for both qualified and non-qualified annuities. S-2794 - Senior Investor Protection Act of 2008 provides grants to states to address issues pertaining to the marketing and sale of financial products to senior citizens. NAIFA has concerns about several provisions in the bill.
Retirement Security for Life Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 2830 & 1783-The Pension Protection Act-NAIFA supports legislation allowing advisors who represent companies administering 401(k) type plans to give investment advice to employees participating in those plans. HR 205 & S. 1010 - Retirement Security for Life Act would grant a federal tax exclusion up to $20,000 per year in lifetime payments from non-qualified annuuities - NAIFA supports. HR. 2912 - Flexible Retirement for Life Act would grant the same exclusion as HR 819 but phase in the dollar amount starting at $1,000 in 2006 and increasing to $20,000 by 2015. HR 2951 & 1359 - NAIFA supports tax incentives for both qualified and non-qualified annuities. S-2794 - Senior Investor Protection Act of 2008 provides grants to states to address issues pertaining to the marketing and sale of financial products to senior citizens. NAIFA has concerns about several provisions in the bill.
A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to acquire land for the purposes of expanding Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 1161, 62, 63 & 545, 6, 7 - new tax-advantaged savings plans in President Bush's proposed 2005 budget. NAIFA concerned about impact on life insurance and annuity sales. HR 25, HR 411 - Legislation to make the estate tax repeal enacted in 2001 permanent. S 34 and S 135 are "reform" bills which would repeal estate tax on family farms and businesses. NAIFA & AALU support estate tax reform which removes the estate tax burden for 99% of Americans. HR2 - Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007. Senate version of HR 2 caps the amount of annual income deferrable to the lesser of $1,000,000 per year on the average of the last 5 years salary. NAIFA opposes enactment of a cap on deferred compensation. HR 5719 - NAIFA opposes the "Tax Payor Simplification Act".
Veterans Advocacy Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.
Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
S.2059 would repeal Rule 12b-1 fees. NAIFA supports the continued payment of fees under SEC Rule 12b-1 to broker-dealers and registered representatives as compensation for providing continuing service to their mutual fund-owning clients. NASD Notice to Members (NTM) 05-50 recommended that its member broker-dealers supervise Equity Indexed Annuities slaes made by the b/d's reg. reps. in the same manner as if the EIA were securities. NAIFA believes NASD has overstepped its authority. SEC Proposed Rule (Release No. 33-8933) that would classify all indexed annuities as securities. NAIFA studying
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 152 North 5th Street in Laramie, Wyoming, as the "Gale W. McGee Post Office".
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Insurance Regulatory Reform - NAIFA supports principles underlying state regulation of insurance but also supports insurance regulatory reform and modernization that helps american families and businesses achieve financial security. S.40 - The National Insurance Act would create an optional federal charter (OFC) for insurance companies and agents. NAIFA supports with conditions. HR 107, S. 219, Life Insurance Employee Notification Act which would require disclosure of employee-owned life insurance coverage of an employee. NAIFA supports. HR 2252 - NAIFA supports the COLI Best Practices Act, the House counterpart to S.219. House Resolution 912 & Senate Resolution 448 - Resolutions supporting "Life Insurance Awareness Month". NAIFA supports these resolutions. H.R. 1081, S. 618 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 will amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act to grant the FTC and DOJ authority to enforce federal antitrust laws against the state regulated insurance industry. NAIFA opposes this bill as it will create a non complicated, less efficient insurance regulatory regime. HR 5611 - National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act (NARAB II). NAIFA supports this proposal to improve state-based reciprocal licensing inefficiencies without creating a federal regulator. HR 5840 - Would create an Office of Insurance Information within Department of Treasury. NAIFA supports.
Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 1161, 62, 63 & 545, 6, 7 - new tax-advantaged savings plans in President Bush's proposed 2005 budget. NAIFA concerned about impact on life insurance and annuity sales. HR 25, HR 411 - Legislation to make the estate tax repeal enacted in 2001 permanent. S 34 and S 135 are "reform" bills which would repeal estate tax on family farms and businesses. NAIFA & AALU support estate tax reform which removes the estate tax burden for 99% of Americans. HR2 - Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007. Senate version of HR 2 caps the amount of annual income deferrable to the lesser of $1,000,000 per year on the average of the last 5 years salary. NAIFA opposes enactment of a cap on deferred compensation. HR 5719 - NAIFA opposes the "Tax Payor Simplification Act".
National Insurance Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Insurance Regulatory Reform - NAIFA supports principles underlying state regulation of insurance but also supports insurance regulatory reform and modernization that helps american families and businesses achieve financial security. S.40 - The National Insurance Act would create an optional federal charter (OFC) for insurance companies and agents. NAIFA supports with conditions. HR 107, S. 219, Life Insurance Employee Notification Act which would require disclosure of employee-owned life insurance coverage of an employee. NAIFA supports. HR 2252 - NAIFA supports the COLI Best Practices Act, the House counterpart to S.219. House Resolution 912 & Senate Resolution 448 - Resolutions supporting "Life Insurance Awareness Month". NAIFA supports these resolutions. H.R. 1081, S. 618 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 will amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act to grant the FTC and DOJ authority to enforce federal antitrust laws against the state regulated insurance industry. NAIFA opposes this bill as it will create a non complicated, less efficient insurance regulatory regime. HR 5611 - National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act (NARAB II). NAIFA supports this proposal to improve state-based reciprocal licensing inefficiencies without creating a federal regulator. HR 5840 - Would create an Office of Insurance Information within Department of Treasury. NAIFA supports.
Transit System Flexibility Protection Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.
Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.
Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Insurance Regulatory Reform - NAIFA supports principles underlying state regulation of insurance but also supports insurance regulatory reform and modernization that helps american families and businesses achieve financial security. S.40 - The National Insurance Act would create an optional federal charter (OFC) for insurance companies and agents. NAIFA supports with conditions. HR 107, S. 219, Life Insurance Employee Notification Act which would require disclosure of employee-owned life insurance coverage of an employee. NAIFA supports. HR 2252 - NAIFA supports the COLI Best Practices Act, the House counterpart to S.219. House Resolution 912 & Senate Resolution 448 - Resolutions supporting "Life Insurance Awareness Month". NAIFA supports these resolutions. H.R. 1081, S. 618 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 will amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act to grant the FTC and DOJ authority to enforce federal antitrust laws against the state regulated insurance industry. NAIFA opposes this bill as it will create a non complicated, less efficient insurance regulatory regime. HR 5611 - National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act (NARAB II). NAIFA supports this proposal to improve state-based reciprocal licensing inefficiencies without creating a federal regulator. HR 5840 - Would create an Office of Insurance Information within Department of Treasury. NAIFA supports.
A bill to authorize the awarding of the Medal of Honor to Woodrow W. Keeble for his acts of valor during the Korean conflict.
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.
A bill supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 2622 - Fact Act signed into law December 4, 2003. NAIFA worked to include literacy provisions in the bill and will continue to work to secure funding for insurance and other financial literacy programs. S. Res 602 - Would designate September 2008 as Life Insurance Awareness Month. NAIFA supports.
State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2005
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.
Military Personnel Financial Services Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 458 & S 418 - clarifies the jurisdictioin of state insurance regulators and the Dept. of Defense in regulating insurance agents who operate on-base. On September 29, 2006 President Bush signed the Military Personnel Financial Services Protection Act. NAIFA supports.
Open Space Preservation Promotion Act of 2003
Client: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS · Firm: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
HR 2830 & 1783-The Pension Protection Act-NAIFA supports legislation allowing advisors who represent companies administering 401(k) type plans to give investment advice to employees participating in those plans. HR 205 & S. 1010 - Retirement Security for Life Act would grant a federal tax exclusion up to $20,000 per year in lifetime payments from non-qualified annuuities - NAIFA supports. HR. 2912 - Flexible Retirement for Life Act would grant the same exclusion as HR 819 but phase in the dollar amount starting at $1,000 in 2006 and increasing to $20,000 by 2015. HR 2951 & 1359 - NAIFA supports tax incentives for both qualified and non-qualified annuities. S-2794 - Senior Investor Protection Act of 2008 provides grants to states to address issues pertaining to the marketing and sale of financial products to senior citizens. NAIFA has concerns about several provisions in the bill.
Insurance Regulatory Reform - NAIFA supports principles underlying state regulation of insurance but also supports insurance regulatory reform and modernization that helps american families and businesses achieve financial security. S.40 - The National Insurance Act would create an optional federal charter (OFC) for insurance companies and agents. NAIFA supports with conditions. HR 107, S. 219, Life Insurance Employee Notification Act which would require disclosure of employee-owned life insurance coverage of an employee. NAIFA supports. HR 2252 - NAIFA supports the COLI Best Practices Act, the House counterpart to S.219. House Resolution 912 & Senate Resolution 448 - Resolutions supporting "Life Insurance Awareness Month". NAIFA supports these resolutions. H.R. 1081, S. 618 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2007 will amend the McCarran-Ferguson Act to grant the FTC and DOJ authority to enforce federal antitrust laws against the state regulated insurance industry. NAIFA opposes this bill as it will create a non complicated, less efficient insurance regulatory regime. HR 5611 - National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act (NARAB II). NAIFA supports this proposal to improve state-based reciprocal licensing inefficiencies without creating a federal regulator. HR 5840 - Would create an Office of Insurance Information within Department of Treasury. NAIFA supports.
S.2059 would repeal Rule 12b-1 fees. NAIFA supports the continued payment of fees under SEC Rule 12b-1 to broker-dealers and registered representatives as compensation for providing continuing service to their mutual fund-owning clients. NASD Notice to Members (NTM) 05-50 recommended that its member broker-dealers supervise Equity Indexed Annuities slaes made by the b/d's reg. reps. in the same manner as if the EIA were securities. NAIFA believes NASD has overstepped its authority. SEC Proposed Rule (Release No. 33-8933) that would classify all indexed annuities as securities. NAIFA studying
HR 2830 & 1783-The Pension Protection Act-NAIFA supports legislation allowing advisors who represent companies administering 401(k) type plans to give investment advice to employees participating in those plans. HR 205 & S. 1010 - Retirement Security for Life Act would grant a federal tax exclusion up to $20,000 per year in lifetime payments from non-qualified annuuities - NAIFA supports. HR. 2912 - Flexible Retirement for Life Act would grant the same exclusion as HR 819 but phase in the dollar amount starting at $1,000 in 2006 and increasing to $20,000 by 2015. HR 2951 & 1359 - NAIFA supports tax incentives for both qualified and non-qualified annuities. S-2794 - Senior Investor Protection Act of 2008 provides grants to states to address issues pertaining to the marketing and sale of financial products to senior citizens. NAIFA has concerns about several provisions in the bill.
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.
HR 3997 & 2169 - Financial Data Protectioin Act of 2006. NAIFA supports laws to prevent identity theft, but is concerned that Congress could go too far and pass laws that conflict with existing privacy laws such as GLBA & FCRA. Also, any new security law should preempt sate law.
HR 458 & S 418 - clarifies the jurisdictioin of state insurance regulators and the Dept. of Defense in regulating insurance agents who operate on-base. On September 29, 2006 President Bush signed the Military Personnel Financial Services Protection Act. NAIFA supports.
HR 2622 - Fact Act signed into law December 4, 2003. NAIFA worked to include literacy provisions in the bill and will continue to work to secure funding for insurance and other financial literacy programs. S. Res 602 - Would designate September 2008 as Life Insurance Awareness Month. NAIFA supports.
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