JOIN DSA LOGIN Membership Consumer Protection Advocacy DSSRC Statistics & Insights Resources News & Events About Home> Advocacy> Direct Selling Caucus Direct Selling Caucus Policy Priorities Direct Selling Advocacy Center DSA Political Programs Company Grassroots Advocacy Direct Selling Caucus COVID-19: DSA Policy Insights Real Direct Sellers Government Relations 2020 Year in Review Legislative Status Updates On Dec. 12, 2019, the Congressional Direct Selling Caucus hosted a luncheon briefing titled, “Women’s Entrepreneurship and Direct Selling: A Pathway to Independent Business,” in Washington, D.C. Attendees learned more about the benefits of direct selling for women entrepreneurs including flexibility, the importance of independent work and the ability to learn from a community of peers. On September 29, 2015, U.S. Representatives Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Marc Veasey (D-TX) announced the formation of the Congressional Direct Selling Caucus. A bipartisan forum to build greater awareness about direct selling and policy issues relevant to the over 20 million Americans involved in direct selling. Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) Rep. Marc. Veasey (D-TX) On March 29, 2017, the Caucus held a briefing “Direct Selling: Entrepreneurism Driving Economic Growth” to discuss the value of direct selling to millions of micro-entrepreneurs and the United States economy. Former NFL player and direct selling representative JJ Birden and noted research academic Dr. Robert A. Peterson provided additional insights into the impact of direct selling. The Caucus will be holding regular briefings to help raise awareness about the opportunities in direct selling and the commitment of its businesses to the highest ethical and consumer protection standards. JJ Birden Dr. Robert A. Peterson On July 19, 2017, DSA's Diversity and Empowerment Council hosted a briefing: “Direct Selling: Providing Growth and Opportunity for Hispanic Americans” on Capitol Hill. The event featured direct selling company executives and an independent distributor, who discussed the significant impact of Hispanics on direct selling and how the business keeps evolving due to what is the fastest growing demographic in the United States. Special guest Rep. Tony Cardenas (D-CA) spoke about the importance of direct selling to Hispanics achieving success. Direct Selling Caucus Members Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC), Caucus Co-chair Rep. Marc Veasey (D-TX), Caucus Co-chair Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH) Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI) Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) Rep. Tony Cardenas (D-CA) Rep. Andre Carson (D-IN) Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) Rep. John Curtis (R-UT) Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL) Rep. Mario Diaz Balart (R-FL) Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI) Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-CA) Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT) Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL) Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID) Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL) Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) Rep. Juan Vargas (D-CA) Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY) As of February 19, 2021. For more information, contact Brian Bennett, Vice President, Government Affairs & Policy © 2021 Direct Selling Association. All Rights Reserved. This copyrighted content may not be disseminated or reproduced in any form without express written consent and without full attribution. A special thank you to DSA’s 2021 ENGAGE sponsors for their generous support En Espanol © 2021 Direct Selling Association | 1667 K Street, NW, Suite 1100, Washington DC 20006-1660 | Tel: 202.452.8866 | Fax: 202.452.9010