With Democrats set to take control of the House and Senate, Direct Selling Association CEO Dave Grimaldi discusses what the results could mean for direct selling, how DSA has prepared, and what DSA is asking of the direct selling channel.

On November 3rd, Americans will determine the balance of power in Congress. New lawmakers and shifting priorities give us a chance to strengthen support for independent entrepreneurship. The opportunity comes with real risks.

DSA’s responsibility is to ensure that direct selling is not legislated or regulated out of business. We are stewards of the business model our members have built, and we will continue protecting the independence at its foundation wherever laws and regulations are being shaped.

Senator Mike Lee has introduced the Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act in the U.S. Senate, a companion to H.R. 3495 that addresses direct sellers’ independent status under federal law. Senator John Curtis joined Lee as an original cosponsor of the bill.

The US Direct Selling Association (DSA) hosted its annual DSA Awards, an event that recognizes DSA member companies who support independent sellers, work to improve industry best practices and strengthen their local communities. This year, 20 DSA member-company executives and Fellows from the Direct Selling Education Foundation served as judges and bestowed the honors.

The Direct Selling Association hosted its annual advocacy event, Direct Selling Day on Capitol Hill, bringing 105 participants representing 15 companies, 26 states and 59 congressional districts to share their stories of entrepreneurial independence. Of the 105 attendees, 87 were independent direct sellers who explained to lawmakers why they chose direct selling over traditional employment and who asked for legal protections for that choice.

Imelda Vital, Executive Director of Seldia, the European Direct Selling Association (DSA), passed away. Vital dedicated her career to the direct selling industry for more than three decades and was a proud champion of the channel, spending 25 years leading European Government Affairs for Amway and serving on the boards of many DSAs and trade associations throughout her career.

In the upcoming Direct Selling and Good Governance 2026 webinar, Dave Grimaldi, Direct Selling Association CEO, will be joined by industry attorneys Troy Keller and Chris Martinez from the Dorsey & Whitney law firm to discuss the latest in best practices for Boards of Directors in the direct selling space.

The Direct Selling Association (DSA) released a statement acknowledging that Delaware House Bill 162 failed to advance from committee. HB 162, described by many industry leaders as “anti-direct selling” legislation, would have mandated strict regulations for the channel.

The Direct Sellers Association of Canada (DSA Canada) honored individuals and companies within the direct selling industry in Canada who are working to improve and advance the channel. These organizations and people support their communities and help customers and distributors create better lives and build sustainable careers. This year’s awards included:

In her June 13, 2026, Washington Post “Color of Money” column, personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary chronicled the devastating impact of a fraudulent scheme that left thousands of participants facing significant financial losses. Her reporting raises an important question: If consumer protection is a shared priority for regulators, journalists, consumer advocates and businesses alike, what […]

Plexus Worldwide welcomed its own leaders as well as representatives from the Direct Selling Association and the Council for Responsible Nutrition to discuss the impact of the dietary supplement and direct selling industries.