Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Bill Requires Hourly Wage Contribution to Workers' Retirement Plans
By Melanie WaddellThe Saving for the Future Act would obligate employers to provide 50 cents per hour to employees' accounts.
November 10, 2025
Democrats Concede Shutdown Fight Without Health Care Win in HandA group of eight Democrats on Sunday broke with the rest of their party to reopen the government.
November 06, 2025
New Bill Would Boost Social Security Benefits $200 Per Month"Social Security's modest benefits are essential, but they aren't keeping up with these exploding costs," a senior advocate says.
November 05, 2025
Election Results Position Democrats to Regain HouseThe victories "were a clear repudiation of Donald Trump and the Republicans," said Greg Valliere.
November 03, 2025
New Bill Funds Social Security Services During ShutdownThe sponsors of the GUARD Act want to ensure they can continue helping constituents with Social Security issues.
October 30, 2025
5 IRS-Related Bills of 2025A number of measures have been introduced this year to change the tax code.
October 29, 2025
Government Shutdown Has Cost Economy $18B: CBOThat figure “will intensify” in the weeks to come, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
October 28, 2025
New Bill Would Change How Social Security COLAs Are SetThe Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act would adjust benefits based on either CPI-W or CPI-E, whichever is greater.