Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Think You Can Fix Social Security? It's Gotten Harder.
By John ManganaroA tool that lets users try their hand at Social Security reform has been updated, and the numbers aren't pretty.
February 10, 2026
House Passes Bill That Could Help Annuity Issuers Fend Off FedA key financial stability council would have to listen to an insurer before changing its regulator.
February 09, 2026
New Bill Lets First-Time Homebuyers Tap 529 PlansThe Save for Success Act allows distributions from qualified tuition programs to be used for qualified housing expenses.
February 03, 2026
President Signs $1.2T Spending Package, Promotes Drug Pricing ShiftA separate Homeland Security funding bill fight could create new dealmaking opportunities.
February 03, 2026
FSI Wants These Advisor Rules Modernized in 2026Two big priorities: Off-channel communications and an updated accredited investor definition.
February 03, 2026
Congress Sends Trump $1.2T Spending Package With SEC Funding, Medicare ProvisionsThe Medicare provisions could eventually help clients use their favorite pharmacies and pay for Apple Watch devices.
February 03, 2026
New Bill Overhauls Individual Income Tax RatesThe Middle Class Tax Act would levy "a significant tax increase on high earners and capital income," said Jeff Bush.
February 02, 2026
DOGE Social Security Data Breach Puts Retirees at RiskNew court papers released by DOJ may be the tip of the iceberg, lawmakers and advocates say.