Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Anti-ESG Bill Passes Senate as Biden Threatens First Veto
By Laura Litvan and Diego Areas MunhozThe bill strikes down a Labor Department rule allowing retirement plans to weigh climate change and ESG factors.
March 01, 2023
New House Data Privacy Bill Could Limit State Insurance Regulators' AuthorityInsurance groups want changes. An electronic privacy group hates the reliance on disclosures.
February 28, 2023
3 Annuity Rule Changes on IRI's New Wish ListMany IRI Blueprint provisions ended up in the Secure and Secure 2.0 acts. Now, there's more.
February 28, 2023
House Passes Notarization Bill by Voice VoteIRI says the measure could make it easier to complete retirement services transactions online.
February 24, 2023
Higher-Income Medicare Enrollees Worry About Provider AccessThey are also thinking hard about which providers they can see, according to a new eHealth survey.
February 24, 2023
House Could Vote on Online Notarization Bill MondayA California notary group says the bill could lead to more fraud.
February 22, 2023
8 Ways Secure 2.0 Act Affects Retirement PlansSecure Act 2.0 has an incredible 92 different provisions. Here are eight of the most important ones to know.
February 22, 2023
New Bill Cuts IRS Funding to Boost Social Security, MedicareSen. Rick Scott's Protect Our Seniors Act is drawing skepticism from Social Security advocates.