Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Senator Probes Medicare Plan Distributors on Marketing Tactics
By Allison BellSen. Ron Wyden, the finance chair, wants to know how much leads cost and how users vet them.
January 19, 2024
House Panel Advances Tax Bill With 100% Bonus DepreciationThe bill also expands the small-business expensing cap and the Child Tax Credit.
January 18, 2024
Congress Approves Funding to Avert Government ShutdownThe short-term package gives lawmakers time to finish talks on annual funding for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1, 2023.
January 18, 2024
Bill That Could Narrow CFPB's Insurance Authority Is BackThe bill would keep the bureau from overseeing the insurance activities of persons overseen by state insurance regulators.
January 18, 2024
House Panel Advances Bill to 'Fast Track' Social Security CutsThe controversial plan to create a commission to cut spending now heads to the House floor.
January 17, 2024
Bill to 'Fast Track' Social Security Cuts Is Up for Debate This WeekCritics blast the Fiscal Commission Act as an attempt to "slash Social Security and Medicare behind closed doors."
January 16, 2024
New Tax Bill Includes 100% Bonus Depreciation"This is a big deal for small and medium-sized businesses," Jeff Bush of The Washington Update says.
January 12, 2024
CFP Board Releases Secure 2.0 Act Exam GuideKey parts of the law become effective in 2024 and will be included in subsequent CFP exams.