Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Ed Slott: Brush Up on OBBBA and Trump Accounts — Now
By Melanie WaddellClients will ask about these developments, the tax expert says, as a way to "judge their advisor's competence."
June 25, 2026
SEC Could Give More Life and Annuity Products Their Own Registration FormsSupporters of a new House bill say better-fitting paperwork would make the products easier to understand.
June 18, 2026
The Real Risk Isn't Social Security Insolvency. It's How Clients React to It.Advisors have an opportunity to guide retirees and pre-retirees toward something more valuable: perspective.
June 17, 2026
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Even With Marriage Equality, LGBTQ+ Clients Have Planning ChallengesMany of these clients do not have children, advisors note, complicating retirement and estate planning.
June 16, 2026
New Bill Phases Out Social Security Payroll Tax CapThe Strengthening Social Security Act would also increase widow and widower benefits.
June 15, 2026
7 New Social Security Bills in Congress NowLawmakers continue to float new fixes to the trust fund shortfall and the agency's staffing challenges.
June 10, 2026
New Bill Creates Eldercare Income Tax CreditThe Americans Giving Care to Elders Act allows taxpayers to claim a credit equal to 20% of qualified care expenses.
June 10, 2026
Bill to Set Up Social Security Solvency Commission Is BackThe Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act would address the program's health via a 13-member commission.