Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Stocks Rally, Bonds Fall on Deal to End Shutdown
By Andre Janse van Vuuren and Kwaku Gyasi"Markets are taking very positively to the news of the potential resolution of the U.S. shutdown," said a State Street analyst.
November 05, 2025
Election Results Position Democrats to Regain HouseThe victories "were a clear repudiation of Donald Trump and the Republicans," said Greg Valliere.
November 03, 2025
New Bill Funds Social Security Services During ShutdownThe sponsors of the GUARD Act want to ensure they can continue helping constituents with Social Security issues.
October 30, 2025
5 IRS-Related Bills of 2025A number of measures have been introduced this year to change the tax code.
October 29, 2025
Government Shutdown Has Cost Economy $18B: CBOThat figure “will intensify” in the weeks to come, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
October 28, 2025
New Bill Would Change How Social Security COLAs Are SetThe Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act would adjust benefits based on either CPI-W or CPI-E, whichever is greater.
October 21, 2025
Senate Passes Bill to Help Taxpayers Fix ErrorsThe IRS MATH Act would simplify notices informing taxpayers of mistakes on their tax filings.