Government & Regulations

Introducing The Council’s 2024 Voter Education Guide

Our 2024 Voter Education Guide provides a jumping off point to research presidential and congressional candidates, and learn more about where they stand on our key legislative issues.

YELLOW ALERT: FTC ISSUES FINAL RULE BANNING NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS

Following a special Open Commission Meeting held virtually on Tuesday (4/23), the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to approve its final Non-Compete Clause Rule which will ban most non-compete agreements.

Our Issues

Employer-Sponsored Insurance

Strengthening the system that provides healthcare coverage to 181 million Americans.

Cost Transparency

Rising prices for health services are driving healthcare spending and higher premiums.

Flood

The Council supports a long-term NFIP extension and increased private market participation.

Cannabis

As states move toward legalizing marijuana, Federal laws present obstacles for insurance.

Broker Compensation Compliance Outline

A compliance outline to navigate new requirements.

All Government & Advocacy Resources

Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: Considerations for Employer Health Plans

On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and ruled in a 6-3 decision that an abortion is

Tracking the Business Impact of Roe v. Wade Decision

June 24, 2022 The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade today in a 6-3 decision. The Court’s full, 215-page opinion is available here. Our team is working through the details and impact,

Supreme Court Blocks OSHA Vaccine/Testing Mandate for Large, Private Companies

January 13, 2022 Supreme Court Blocks OSHA Vaccine/Testing Mandate for Large, Private Companies In a 6-3 decision on Thursday, January 13, the Supreme Court blocked the Biden Administration from enforcing

December 21, 2020 – Omnibus Spending Bill Provisions

Our legal team at Steptoe & Johnson has provided some initial analysis of the provisions within the December 21st Omnibus bill.

December 20, 2020 – Topline Summary of COVID-19 Emergency Relief Package

Our legal team at Steptoe & Johnson has provided a topline summary of the provisions within the December 20th agreement on a COVID-19 Emergency Relief Package and 2021 Budget.

Podcasts | FROM THE HILL: POLITICS & RISK

February 4, 2024 — "What If the Election Were Held Tomorrow?"

Will Democrats or Republicans flip or flop The House and Senate?

BY JOEL KOPPERUD, BLAIRE BARTLETT

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December 14, 2023 — "Ballot Barometers Heading Into 2024"

“When times are the toughest you have to be optimistic.”

BY JOEL KOPPERUD, BLAIRE BARTLETT

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November 15, 2023 — "From America’s Youngest Mayor to Current Congressman"

Q&A with Rep. Marc Molinaro

BY BLAIRE BARTLETT, JOEL KOPPERUD

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October 25, 2023 — "Party Political Paralysis"

“Battles in Washington are no longer fought between the two parties but inside them.”

BY JOEL KOPPERUD, BLAIRE BARTLETT

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May 30, 2023 — “Don’t Tell Me No, Tell Me How Or Why.”

Rep. Erin Houchin and a Council Government Affairs Update

BY BLAIRE BARTLETT, JOEL KOPPERUD

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