Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
GOP Spending Bill Keeps DOL Indie Contractor Rule Alive
By Melanie WaddellBill includes the Independent Contractor rider, which "would require that no funds be used to block" the Trump-era rule, along with a new DOL rule.
July 14, 2023
These Secure 2.0 Provisions Provide the Most Value to Your ClientsThe Secure acts and state legislation could lead to $7 trillion in new retirement assets by 2028, experts say.
July 14, 2023
Senate Spending Bill Pumps $14M Into Secure 2.0 ImplementationThe Senate Appropriations Committee also expressed concerns about the SEC's Investor Advisory Committee and CAT.
July 13, 2023
New Bill Puts Clamp on SEC's CATThe bill would greatly restrict the SEC from collecting personally identifiable information for the system, said Rep. Barry Loudermilk.
July 12, 2023
Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act Boosts Taxes on WealthyThe bill would apply the Social Security payroll tax to wage, self-employment and investment income above $400,000.
June 30, 2023
These State Tax Changes Kick In July 1Income, payroll and cannabis tax changes are among those taking effect in various states.
June 30, 2023
Sammons Executive Joins IRI Executive CommitteeThe role will make Bill Lowe a more prominent federal retirement policy player.
June 30, 2023
NABIP Elects Eric Kohlsdorf PresidentHe chaired the group's political action committee from 2016 through 2017.