Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
GOP Bill Would Block State-Level Financial Transaction Taxes
By Melanie WaddellReps. McHenry and Huizenga have introduced the Protecting Retirement Savers and Everyday Investors Act.
March 15, 2021
Human Capital: SEC's Lee Zeroes in on SPACsWelcome back to Human Capital. I'm Melanie Waddell, ThinkAdvisor's Washington Bureau Chief. This week's hot topic was SPACs — special purpose acquisition…
March 11, 2021
Lawmakers Float PPP Loan Application Deadline ExtensionPPP loan application deadline would be extended from March 31 to May 31.
March 11, 2021
Biden Signs $1.9T Stimulus BillBiden plans to hold a televised address Thursday evening to speak about the pandemic.
March 10, 2021
House Sends $1.9B Stimulus Bill to Biden, Checks to U.S. PocketbooksMost Americans will be receiving direct payments of $1,400, with checks going out within days.
March 10, 2021
Financial Trade Groups Blast Independent Contractor BillThe PRO Act, which passed the House Tuesday, would classify independent financial advisors as employees, the groups say.
March 08, 2021
Here's What's in the Senate's $1.9T Relief PackageMore than 85% of American households will get direct payments of $1,400 per person, Biden said.
March 06, 2021
Senate Passes $1.9T Relief Package After Marathon VotesThe bill will send $1,400 payments to individuals earning less than $75,000 and couples earning less than $150,000 based on either 2019 or 2020 tax returns.