Tax Issues Remain Unresolved as Congress Heads Home for Recess

The month of August is a time for Congressional lawmakers to recess and head back to their home states and districts. Read more

House Legislation Would Allow SEC to Collect Investment Adviser Exam Fees

On July 25, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA)—a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee—introduced H.R.6204, the Investment Adviser Examination Improvement Act. Read more

Report Recommends Ways to Expand Pension Coverage

On July 27, Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) released a report recommending creation of a new retirement plan that employers without automatic enrollment pension plans would have to offer to their workers. Read more

NAIFA Responds to WSJ Editorial on Life Insurance, Tax Reform

Recently, The Wall Street Journal published an editorial stating that elimination of the tax status of inside build-up of life insurance products is “on the table,” as Congress looks toward tax reform. Read more

NAIFA Engages in Retirement Savings Initiatives

Employer-sponsored retirement savings programs offer critical support and are highly successful in helping American workers meet their retirement savings needs. Read more

NCOIL Holds Summer Meeting in Vermont

The National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) held its 2012 summer meeting in Burlington, Vermont on July 12 – 15. Read more

Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Enhancing Women's Retirement Security

The Senate Special Committee on Aging—chaired by Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI) held a hearing on July 25 to examine challenges faced by women as they approach retirement age. Read more

Now is the Perfect Time to Meet with your Members of Congress!

From now until September 7, Members of Congress will be in recess - that means they will be home looking for feedback and input from constituents who take the time to speak up. Read more

Optimizing Your Advocacy Efforts: Making a Difference by Being Heard

In order to be effective and influence decision makers, our advocacy efforts must be coordinated and incorporate numerous diverse elements.  Read more

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