Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Bill Could Help Clients With Breast Cancer Get Quick Medicare Access
By Allison BellThe version of the bill on the agenda is similar to care access bills introduced in previous congresses.
January 27, 2023
5 New House Committee Chiefs for Advisors to WatchThese lawmakers have sway over issues like Social Security and Medicare reform and fiduciary rules.
January 26, 2023
A Crash Course in Social Security's Funding WoesTax increases and benefit formula adjustments could help, but legislative action is needed, and time is running out.
January 26, 2023
New Bill Would Guarantee Social Security Benefits in Debt Limit StandoffThe bill is a good first step but would be hard to enforce, senior advocate Mary Johnson says.
January 25, 2023
GOP Threatens Social Security, Medicare Cuts in Debt Ceiling FightTheir tactics are politically risky, strategist Greg Valliere says.
January 24, 2023
Secure 2.0 Drafting Error Threatens Catch-Up ContributionsExperts like Ed Slott say a technical correction is likely.
January 24, 2023
Why 2023 Is a Good Time to Reduce Future Estate TaxesAsset prices are low and the estate and gift tax exemption is high, attorney Andrew Katzenberg tells ThinkAdvisor.
January 24, 2023
How Secure 2.0 Is Shaping Advice to Clients: Advisors' AdviceThe new law is figuring into planning conversations in a variety of ways, advisors told us.