1. Hosted by Alexi Papandon, PIA National
First Friday Webinar Series Today’s Topic: The PIA Federal Legislative Summit
Hosted by Alexi Papandon, PIA National
Presented by Jon Gentile, Vice President, Government Relations, PIA National
March 2, 2018

2. Why Attend the FLS?
Congress listens to those who show up and represent their profession.
PIA's presence on Capitol Hill sends a strong message to Congress that independent agents won't sit on the sidelines while important legislation moves through Congress.
Agent commissions will be on the table once again in 2018.
Who Should Attend?
Affiliate staff
PIA National Board members
PIA members from each affiliate

3. Major Changes for 2018
Different hotel (Hilton Crystal City – located one block from the hotel we used previously)
Shift in the day pattern (day one is now on Tuesday and day two is now on Wednesday)
FEMA Session on Flood Insurance has been added to Tuesday afternoon immediately prior to the FLS Issues Briefing
FLS Issues Briefing (Tuesday afternoon) will also include a workshop session
PIAPAC Reception has moved to day two (Wednesday) and will be at the Capitol Hill Club from 4-6 pm
One-Way Bus Transportation is provided on Wednesday morning from the hotel to Capitol Hill and again on Wednesday evening from the Capitol Hill Club (following the PIAPAC Reception) back to the Hotel.

4. FLS Schedule Tuesday: Wednesday: Bus leaves for Hill at 8:30am
FEMA Flood Insurance Session 3-4pm
Issues Briefing – new workshop component 4-6pm
Opening Night Reception at hotel 6pm
Wednesday:
Breakfast 7:00am
Bus leaves for Hill at 8:30am
Cloakroom (Capitol Hill Club (300 1st, SE or Capitol South Metro) :00pm
PIAPAC Reception 4:00pm – 6:00pm

5. Prepare Before You Attend
Contact office to set up meetings 3 weeks in advance.
Ask for time period between 10:00am-4:00pm but be flexible with scheduling.
Meet ahead of time with your FLS attendees to decided how to divvy up meetings.
Decide which issues you want to prioritize for the meeting.
Plan to attend the issues briefing on Tuesday April 24.

6. ISSUE BRIEFING Legislative and issue update
Overview of event/materials
Recognition of Top PIAPAC Contributors
Workshop

7. Issue Resources

8. Repeal the FIO
PIA National is calling on policymakers to fully repeal the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) as part of any financial regulatory reform package.

9. Flood Insurance Program Was set to Expire September 30, 2017.
Now on 5th short term extension until March 23rd
Long term reauthorization and oppose any cut to WYO reimbursement rate that does not protect agent commissions

10. Crop Insurance
Congress is expected to begin action on the next Farm Bill in March and April.
PIA will continue to build support for the continuing role of the agent in delivering the crop insurance program.

11. Health Insurance
Protecting Agent Commissions, which PIA believes were improperly classified as administrative cost in the medical loss ratio (MLR) formula
Repeal of the Cadillac tax provision of the ACA, which would impose a 40% excise tax on so-called “overly generous” health plans

12. Buses to Capitol Hill
Will Depart from the hotel in Crystal City

13. The “CLOAKROOM” Capitol Hill Club (300 1st, SE or Capitol South Metro)
Place for FLS attendees to relax between meetings
Snacks and water/coffee available

14. Wednesday, April 25th, 2018, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. EST Capitol Hill Club
RECEPTION AT THE 2018 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT
Wednesday, April 25th, 2018, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. EST
Capitol Hill Club
300 First St SE
Washington, DC 20003
(1st Floor Eisenhower Room)

15. Raffle: Visa Gift Cards
1 ticket = $20
3 tickets = $50
8 tickets = $100
25 tickets = $250
Contributors thus far:
Michigan
North Dakota
Florida
Arkansas
Maine
We are asking states to contribute state themed prizes (valued at $250 at least) – if you are interested in contributing something contact Jennifer – examples two night hotel stay in Puerto Rico, Yeti Cooler of Cheese from WI, etc.

16. Getting to the Hill Hotel: Crystal City
Blue/Yellow Lines towards Springfield/Huntington
House: Capitol South
Blue/Orange Lines towards largo town center or the Armory/ New Carrollton
Senate: Union Station
Red Line towards Glenmont

17. Where to Eat Capitol Hill: House Side:
- Longworth Cafeteria (Basement level of Longworth)
- Rayburn Cafeteria (Basement level of Rayburn)
Senate Side:
- Dirksen (Basement level of Dirksen)
Off the Hill:
Senate Side: Union Station Food Court w/ Various restaurants (50 Massachusetts Ave NE); The Dubliner (520 North Capitol St NW)
House Side: Bull Feathers (410 1st St SE); Tortilla Coast (400 1st St SE).

18. Debriefing
Feedback Forms Available in the Cloak Room and at the FLS Closing Reception
Important for PIA National Follow-up after FLS

19. Coming Up Registration closes March 16 PIAFLS.com for updates
Issue papers and talking points finalized and sent to attendees in mid April

20. Questions? Registration Roxanne Johnson Roxannejo@pianet.org
Legislative/general FLS: Jon Gentile
PIAPAC: Jessica Carlton