Did you know that eBay has a government relations team? These eBay employees interact with state and federal legislators and officials on a regular basis, usually every day. The focus of eBay's government relations team is to preserve an open internet where users are in control of their own experiences, and protect individual's rights as small businesses and consumers.
You can join eBay's Main Street Program to stay informed of issues relevant to eBay sellers, such as State auctioneering license requirements, distant (out-of-state) sales tax, ticket restrictions, and pawnbrokering licenses. 
For example, "Congress is considering a 'State Simplification Tax Project' that would let literally thousands of jurisdictions - from states to counties to cities and towns - impose taxes on Internet sellers like you. It allows for more than 15,000 different taxing jurisdictions across the country." eBay's Main Street Program puts you, the eBay seller and entrepreneur, in touch with your state representatives by providing electronic form letters that you can send to your state's senators. The procedure is already set up for eBay sellers, all you have to do is enter your name and address, and the letters are automatically sent to your senators. You may act on any issue that you choose.
If you are an entrepreneur that makes a living selling on eBay, get involved in the eBay Main Street grassroots network and stay informed of legistlation that may affect your business, and your future on eBay.
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