Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
House Sends Biden Landmark Tax, Health, Climate Bill to Sign
By Erik WassonThe Inflation Reduction Act passed the House late Friday on a party line 220-207 vote.
August 11, 2022
Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Stop SEC's ESG PlanRep. French Hill's bill states that the SEC "may not" finalize its planned "Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures."
August 11, 2022
New Bill Would Boost IRA, Retirement Plan Contribution Limits for 1 YearContribution limits for 2023 would be $24,500 for workplace retirement plans and $10,000 for IRAs.
August 10, 2022
Billionaire Minimum Income Tax Act Introduced by House DemocratsHouseholds worth over $100 million would have to pay at least a 20% tax on their full income, including unrealized gains.
August 08, 2022
SALT-Expansion Dreams Die as Biden Tax Bill Heads to HouseDemocrats had threatened to tank the bill if it failed to include the valuable tax break, which largely benefits those in high-tax states like New York and California.
August 08, 2022
7 Senate Budget Package Highlights for Retirement AdvisorsNegotiators cut but left in plenty to interest retirees, pre-retirees and the financial professionals who work with them.
August 08, 2022
2 Ways the Inflation Reduction Act Hits the WealthyTaxpayers earning over $400,000 will likely face more audits, according to Jeff Bush of The Washington Update.
August 07, 2022
Winners and Losers in Democrats' Signature Tax and Energy BillHere's a look at which groups and politicians come out on top and who takes a hit from the landmark bill, which now moves to the House.