The Direct Selling Association (DSA) will host its annual Legal + Regulatory Conference beginning December 9th through the 11th. The DSA’s lobbying for H.R. 3495, a direct selling-specific bill called the Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act, successfully advanced out of committee earlier this year, a significant legislative victory for the channel.
Now, the DSA says the bill’s advancement, coupled with key states moving forward with proposals that could reshape the channel, have created “a pivotal moment for legal leaders, policymakers and compliance teams.”
“H.R. 3495 has brought new attention to independent work, and opponents are already lining up,” said Dave Grimaldi, DSA Chief Executive Officer. “Pair that with fast-moving proposals in several states, and it’s clear why this conference has become a strategic command center. Our job is to stay ahead of what’s coming, strengthen our presence with policymakers and make sure the real experiences of direct sellers drive the conversation.”
The DSA pointed to the bipartisan group of elected officials participating in this year’s conference as a reflection of this “heightened environment.” These officials include:
- Ryan Chamberlin (FL-24) – Florida House of Representatives; Florida Direct Selling Coalition
- Rep. Jim Clyburn (SC-06) – Assistant Democratic Leader
- Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) – Member, Direct Selling Caucus
- Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-09) – Co-Chair, Direct Selling Caucus
- Rep. Kevin Kiley (CA-03) – Lead Sponsor, H.R. 3495
- Rep. Blake Moore (UT-01) – Direct Selling Caucus
- Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) – Direct Selling Caucus; House Education & Workforce; Co-Sponsor, H.R. 3495
- Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09) – Co-Chair, Direct Selling Caucus
- Rep. Tim Walberg (MI-05) – Chairman, House Education & Workforce; Co-Sponsor, H.R. 3495
The conference is expected to focus on four key themes that span the categories of Federal, State, Reputation and Narrative Risk, and Legal Preparation and Compliance Priorities.
