Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
House to Vote on Bill Killing DOL's New Fiduciary Rule
By Melanie WaddellA spending bill up for a vote Tuesday would block funds for advancing the rule and related exemptions.
November 09, 2023
New Bill Sets Up 'Fast Track' for Social Security Cuts, Critics SayThe Fiscal Stability Act includes language allowing changes to Social Security to be expedited through Congress.
November 08, 2023
Debate: Will Auto-IRAs Hurt the Retirement Savings Market?Two professors debate the potential impact of a proposal to offer government-sponsored retirement plans.
November 07, 2023
House Effort to Kill Federal Insurance Office Nears VoteThe bill also blocks the SEC from moving forward on several rules House Republicans don't like.
November 06, 2023
House Spending Bill Kills SEC Custody Rule, Curbs CAT Data CollectionThe agency would be blocked from using funds to finalize, implement or enforce a host of rules.
October 26, 2023
New Service Makes Documents More AccessibleThe program from R.R. Donnelly & Sons broadens communication with clients through translation, transcription and subtitles.
October 24, 2023
These 11 States Require Financial Ed to Graduate High SchoolMore states are on track to follow suit, an advocacy group says.
October 23, 2023
Medicare Plan Chief Hails Local Brokers, Blasts Distribution Giants at Senate HearingKrista Hoglund of Wisconsin-based Security Health Plan calls for new total compensation caps and comp disclosure rules.