Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
RIA Group Supports Diversity Reporting Bill
By Melanie WaddellThe bill, up for debate Tuesday, would allow agencies like the SEC to require large firms to report diversity data.
April 15, 2021
Bill Reintroduced to Shore Up Social Security, MedicareThe TRUST Act aims to prevent a roughly 25% cut to benefits in 2032, when today's youngest retirees turn 73.
April 08, 2021
Ed Slott's Last-Minute Tax TipsOne tip: Remember that the May 17 tax filing deadline doesn't apply to first-quarter estimated tax payments.
April 07, 2021
Bill Would Boost Social Security for Some Public WorkersThe bill would establish a "new, fairer" Windfall Elimination Provision formula, Rep. Neal says.
April 05, 2021
Warren to Hold Hearing Next Week on Student DebtThis will be Warren's first hearing as chair of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee's Subcommittee on Economic Policy.
March 30, 2021
Biden Signs Bill Extending PPP Loan Application Deadline"We're pushing lenders to raise their game and provide more help" to small businesses, Biden said.
March 25, 2021
Senate Passes PPP Loan Application Extension BillThe PPP loan application deadline will be extended from March 31 to May 31 when Biden signs the bill.
March 24, 2021
House, Senate Panels Plan Hearings on Wealthy Tax CheatsMillionaires owe the IRS more than $2.4 billion in unpaid taxes, according to a recent report from a Treasury watchdog.