Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
House Panel Passes Bill to Quash DOL Independent Contractor Rule
By John ManganaroSupporting lawmakers say the rules are arbitrary and capricious under federal law.
March 14, 2024
12 Biggest U.S. Life, Health and Retirement Tax Breaks: 2024This is where lawmakers look when they're hungry for revenue.
March 13, 2024
NABIP Creates 10-Point Health Care Bill of RightsThe health agent and consultant group says that affordability should be one of the guaranteed principles.
March 13, 2024
NAIC Fills in the Annuity Suitability Passage MapThe United States is six jurisdictions away from having what could be a uniform set of annuity sales standards.
March 12, 2024
Treasury Proposes Curbs on Use of Life and Annuities in Wealth PlanningClients might have to pay ordinary income taxes and a 10% penalty on cash taken from the arrangements.
March 12, 2024
Biden Floats $2 Co-Pay Limits on Popular Drugs Under MedicareThe caps proposed in Biden's budget would apply to blood pressure and cholesterol drugs.
March 11, 2024
Biden Floats Net Investment Income Tax Hike in New BudgetThe administration hopes to squeeze $84 billion out of trusts, and a little out of private placement life insurance.
March 11, 2024
Biden's 2025 Budget Continues Fight Against Mega RothsThe proposal might limit rollovers into Roth IRAs and require some IRA holders to take big distributions.