Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
New Bill Would Let Nurses, Construction Workers Claim Social Security at 60
By Melanie WaddellThe Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act lowers the full retirement age for those with physically demanding jobs.
September 21, 2026
New Bill Allows Online Social Security Survivor Benefit ApplicationsThe Survivor Benefits Application Modernization Act calls on the agency to set up a self-scheduling portal.
September 17, 2026
House Financial Services Backs Life and Annuity Registration Form BillThe highest-ranking Democrat on the panel thinks the measure could limit the SEC's ability to regulate the products' disclosures.
September 17, 2026
House Passes Tax Relief for Fraud Victims ActThe bill would waive penalties for early withdrawals from qualified retirement accounts due to fraud or deceit.
September 15, 2026
Sen. Warren Asks NAIC About How It Oversees Insurers' Private AssetsShe says Congress needs to know how it can "mitigate the risks private credit poses to the insurance markets and policyholders."
September 15, 2026
New Bill Would Let IRS Use AI to Detect Tax FraudThe AI Tax Integrity Act would test the potential of using artificial intelligence to spot inaccurate tax returns.
September 14, 2026
LPL Courts Lawmakers to Hash Out PrioritiesTom Gannon, the firm's chief advocacy officer, discusses four policy issues that are top of mind for advisors.
September 11, 2026
House Medicare Hearing Hints at Hopes for LegislationTwo of the bills on the agenda could improve screening for Alzheimer's disease and kidney disease.