Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Kamala Harris Proposes Medicare Home Care Benefit
By Allison BellShe hopes to use prescription benefit savings and international tax changes to pay for the services.
September 30, 2024
New Bill Creates $5,000 Investing Accounts for Every ChildAmerican Dream accounts would be invested in index funds and managed by the Social Security Administration.
September 30, 2024
Bill Could Kill SEC's New Index-Linked Annuity Registration RuleIssuer reactions to the rule have seemed positive.
September 26, 2024
New Bill Increases Social Security Death BenefitThe bill would adjust the lump-sum payment for the first time in 70 years.
September 26, 2024
Sen. Warren Lists 29 Life, Health and Annuity Sales IncentivesShe doesn't like the incentives, but you might.
September 25, 2024
What Raising Retirement Age to 69 Would Do to Social SecurityRaising the retirement age to 69 would result in an average yearly benefit reduction of about 13%, CBO finds.
September 23, 2024
Yes, Your Small-Business Clients Still Must File FinCEN ReportsDespite a court ruling, the Corporate Transparency Act remains in effect for most businesses, with penalties for noncompliance.
September 18, 2024
Senate Finance Bones Up for Brutal Budget DebatesBut the highlight of the latest tax policy hearing was hints about avoidance strategies yet to be skewered.