Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Here's What Should Really Scare Lawmakers About Social Security: GOP Senator
By Melanie WaddellWe need to change the conversation around the "third rail" of American politics, Sen. Bill Cassidy says.
April 24, 2023
New HSA Bill Could Help Working Medicare EnrolleesH.R. 2769 would let employed clients over age 65 add cash to HSAs.
April 20, 2023
New Bill Allows 529 Plans to Be Tapped for CFP, CPA ExamsThe bill would allow use of college savings plan money to pay for maintaining postsecondary credentials.
April 20, 2023
How Rich Is the Supreme Court?Based on 2021 financial disclosures, at least six of the Supreme Court justices are multimillionaires.
April 19, 2023
Speaker McCarthy Proposes $1.5T Debt-Limit IncreaseHis bill also contains a host of conservative proposals that are non-starters with Democrats.
April 19, 2023
New Bill Would Cut Thresholds for Accredited InvestorsThe bill runs counter to the SEC's stated goal of increasing the income and net worth thresholds.
April 18, 2023
House Dems Revive Bill to Close Carried-Interest LoopholeThe Ending Wall Street Tax Giveaway Act would tax carried interest as ordinary income.
April 18, 2023
Bernie Sanders Floats New Estate Tax BillThe legislation aims to reduce the estate tax exemption to $3.5 million.