Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
House Passes $1.9T Stimulus Package
By Melanie WaddellThe House plan includes $1,400 stimulus checks to individuals earning up to $75,000, heads of household earning up to $112,500, or $150,000 per couple.
January 25, 2021
Ways and Means Chair Wants Pension Relief in Next Stimulus Package"I'm committed to getting a solution to this crisis signed into law as quickly as possible," said Rep. Richard Neal says.
January 19, 2021
Defining 'Best Interest' Will Be a Priority for Gensler's SEC"I can't think of anyone better qualified than Gary" to lead the SEC, former Chairman Arthur Levitt tells ThinkAdvisor.
December 23, 2020
Tougher Advisor Regulation Coming in New YearStricter SEC enforcement and a revamped Reg BI are among the big changes expected under the Biden administration.
November 16, 2020
Advisor Hunted by FBI Now Faces SEC ChargesThe advisor, missing since September, also faces a class-action suit and an IRS investigation.
March 23, 2020
Stimulus Bill Needs to Pass Today: MnuchinImmediate small-business loans and direct deposits for workers will be included in the bill, the Treasury secretary says.
January 31, 2019
Privacy, Tax Law Among Top '19 Legislative, Regulatory PrioritiesThe partial shutdown dragged on as experts anticipated legislative and regulatory activities in the new year.
March 15, 2018
Senate's Rollback of Banking Rules Faces Headwinds in HouseThere's 'some language in their bill that we wish to negotiate,' Rep. Hensarling says.