Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Andy Friedman Predicts Fate of Build Back Better Bill
By Melanie WaddellWhile final terms of the trimmed-down $1.75 trillion spending and tax plan are unclear, he expects SALT relief is coming.
December 07, 2021
Time to Vote on Social Security 2100 Bill: Rep. LarsonTuesday's hearing should be followed by a markup of the bill, the legislator said, but he didn't specify a date.
December 07, 2021
Deal to Raise Nation's Debt Ceiling Reached in CongressIf the plan goes through, the debt limit increase could pass Congress before Dec. 15.
December 07, 2021
10 Top Annuity Bills Introduced in 2021Lawmakers were busy introducing annuity-related bills this year as sales of the products were booming.
December 06, 2021
Schumer Aims to Push Biden Economic Bill Through Before HolidayAll Senate Democrats have yet to sign onto the $2 trillion package now under discussion, including Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema.
December 02, 2021
10 Social Security Bills Introduced in 2021Lawmakers have proposed a wide array of changes, from expanding payroll taxes to increasing benefits.
November 30, 2021
Social Security 2100 Bill Hearing Set for Dec. 7The bill sets the CPI-E as the basis for COLAs and expands the payroll tax.
November 24, 2021
Biggest Washington News of 2021The biggest news of this year includes regulatory, Social Security and SEC changes.