Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
New Bill Expands Social Security Survivors' Benefits
By Melanie WaddellThe Surviving Widow(er) Income Fair Treatment (SWIFT) Act loosens some benefit rules for widows, widowers and surviving divorced spouses.
July 13, 2026
New Bill Eliminates SALT Cap Marriage PenaltyThe legislation would double the deduction cap on state and local taxes for couples filing jointly.
July 08, 2026
New HUSTLE Act Creates Tax-Favored Accounts for College AthletesThe bill would create tax-advantaged accounts for name, image and likeness income that could be rolled to an IRA.
July 06, 2026
Debate: Do HSAs Address Healthcare Affordability Gaps?Many Republicans in Congress have advocated for expanding health savings accounts as a solution to the affordability issue.
July 06, 2026
New Bill Allows RIA Clients to Qualify as Accredited InvestorsIndustry trade groups applauded the Informed Investor Access Act.
July 01, 2026
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Ed Slott: Brush Up on OBBBA and Trump Accounts — NowClients will ask about these developments, the tax expert says, as a way to "judge their advisor's competence."
July 01, 2026
House Panel Advances SEC Restructuring BillThe legislation would require the agency to review major rules once implemented and reduce offices.
June 26, 2026
House Passes Financial Exploitation Prevention ActThe bill would allow advisors and firms to delay suspicious transactions if they believe financial exploitation has occurred.