Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
New Bill Would Raise I Bond Purchase Cap
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinThe Savings Security Act of 2022 would raise the annual purchase limit when inflation tops 3.5%.
September 21, 2022
Republicans Attack HHS Over 'Family Glitch' Health Rule ChangeVern Buchanan wants more information about efforts to close an ACA family coverage gap.
September 20, 2022
House Panel Advances Bill Repealing 2 Unpopular Social Security RulesThe Social Security Fairness Act would eliminate rules that can reduce benefits for public workers.
September 16, 2022
Debate: Should the EARN Act Let Savers Tap 401(k)s to Pay for LTCI?Two professors discuss the merit of a provision allowing penalty-free withdrawals to cover long-term care insurance.
September 14, 2022
House Passes Medicare Preauthorization Bill by Voice VoteA key House Republican says congressional leaders must offset the bill's estimated $16.2 billion cost.
September 13, 2022
TD Ameritrade, BofA Among 4 Firms Sued Over Biometric Voice PrintsFour separate complaints allege the firms violated the California Invasion of Privacy Act.
September 13, 2022
How Does Congress Feel About Crypto? Ric Edelman Asks Rep. Jim HimesThe Connecticut congressman discusses the need for a central bank digital currency and for federal regulation of crypto.
September 08, 2022
Senators Release Final Text of EARN Act Retirement BillThe bill will be part of the Senate's Secure 2.0 package, which must be reconciled with the House version.