Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Tax Bill With 100% Bonus Depreciation Gets a Shot in Senate
By Melanie WaddellThe measure is being attached to a bill to reauthorize the FAA, Sen. Ron Wyden says.
April 26, 2024
New Bill Halves Estate TaxThere is some bipartisan agreement that estate tax laws should make allowances for small businesses, Jeff Bush says.
April 24, 2024
Ultra-Rich Should Pay to Save Social Security: PollMore than half want to trim benefits for high-earners and tax wages beyond the first $168,600 in earnings.
April 19, 2024
Top Lawmakers 'Pulling Out All the Stops' to Pass Tax Bill With 100% Bonus DepreciationSen. Ron Wyden says it's critical to millions of businesses, but stiff GOP opposition remains in the Senate.
April 18, 2024
UnitedHealth CEO Warns of 3-Year Medicare SqueezeThe health care services giant also faces ransomware problems and a $7 billion loss in Brazil.
April 18, 2024
House Panel OKs Bill to Limit Data Collection From InsurersThe House Financial Services Committee also rejected new FSOC rules for deciding which nonbanks need Fed oversight.
April 17, 2024
Health Care and Retirement Expenses Stress American Women: SurveyPoll participants expressed strong support for federal policy solutions that could help with these issues.
April 16, 2024
Critics Continue Fight Two Unpopular Social Security ProvisionsSocial Security's windfall elimination provision and government pension offset rules can be particularly hard on surviving spouses.