While the volatile stock market remains a concern, there is a recognition that the most acute impact of COVID-19 is being felt on Main Streets around the country. NAIFA continues our work with lawmakers on crisis-related proposals to ensure the interests of NAIFA members and their Main Street clients are considered. Lawmakers are moving quickly on policies to address the coronavirus pandemic. Congress has enacted two legislative packages, and a third legislative response is underway (also see State Capitols Respond to COVID-19).
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NAIFA Works with Congress on COVID-19 Policies to Protect Main Street USA
By NAIFA Government Relations Team on 3/19/20 9:26 AM
Topics: COVID-19 Federal Advocacy Congress
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State Capitols respond to COVID-19
By NAIFA Government Relations Team on 3/17/20 4:30 PM
In light of the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak during the peak of states' legislative sessions, some state capitols have made the difficult decision to shutdown and many others are considering following suit. As a result of these closures, and because legislatures will most likely be prioritizing health and economic issues resulting from COVID-19 upon reconvening, many bills important to NAIFA members are likely to fall by the wayside.
Topics: State Advocacy COVID-19 Congress
NAIFA Leaders Present Educational Session For Congressional Financial Security Caucus
By NAIFA on 1/24/20 10:21 AM
NAIFA Treasurer Brock Jolly and NAIFA-Greater Washington Advocacy Chair Matthew Grace are featured speakers at a lunch and learn to members of Congress and staff entitled: “Save, Invest & Protect: Safeguarding Your Financial Future.”
Topics: Retirement Planning Member Spotlight Congress
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Klobuchar Raises Americans' Need For LTCI In Debate
By NAIFA on 1/16/20 2:33 PM
Topics: Long-Term Care Federal Advocacy Congress Promoting Financial Security
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Congress Enacts The SECURE Act As Part Of Year-End Spending Bill
By NAIFA Government Relations Team on 12/19/19 1:54 PM
The U.S. Senate today passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019 as part of the fiscal 2020 spending bill, which the House passed on Tuesday. The SECURE Act will make it easier for small businesses to offer employee retirement plans. It will also give retirement savers greater flexibility to participate in plans and choose investment options and will encourage adequate savings amounts. The American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) estimates that SECURE will result in 700,000 additional American workers saving for retirement.