Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
House Passes 2 SEC Bills
By Melanie WaddellUnder the bills, the SEC would create a senior investor task force and update its small business definition.
July 21, 2025
Trump Tax Law to Add $3.4T to Deficits: CBOThe figure reflects a $4.5 trillion drop in revenues and a $1.1 trillion decline in spending through 2034.
July 21, 2025
6 Ways Estate Planning Can Boost Practice GrowthA new advisor survey suggests that such services support higher referral rates and client satisfaction, among other benefits.
July 21, 2025
New Bill Aims to Give Retirement Plans to 56 Million WorkersSen. Bernie Sanders’ Pensions for All Act would provide coverage to those without employer-sponsored retirement plans.
July 18, 2025
Trump Signs Stablecoin Bill, Delivering Win for Crypto IndustryThe passage marks a turnaround for an industry Trump once treated with skepticism but grew to champion.
July 18, 2025
Crypto Market Value Tops $4T as Stablecoin Bill PassesThe bill, backed by Republicans and pushed by Trump, introduces federal or state oversight of dollar-linked stablecoin.
July 17, 2025
This Big Driver of Social Security Insolvency Has Long Been IgnoredThe aging population and payroll tax trends don't tell the whole story, former Social Security official Andrew Biggs says.
July 17, 2025
Debate: Are Trump Accounts for Newborns a Viable Savings Program?Under new legislation, the federal government will provide a $1,000 initial contribution in a tax-deferred vehicle.