Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Medicare's Chief Actuary Grades a Proposal to Hike Taxes on the Wealthy
By Allison BellA bill expandiing the Net Investment Income Tax could keep Medicare solvent for 75 years, Paul Spitalnic predicts.
September 19, 2023
12 New Medicare Bills to Watch This FallIdeas with bipartisan support include increasing coverage of obesity drugs and acupuncture.
September 18, 2023
New Retirement Bill Calls for Brokerage Window WarningThe bill would require a four-part warning to be displayed before plan participants choose this option.
September 15, 2023
New Bill Requires IRS to Create Short Form for Taxpayers Living AbroadThe bill would also expand the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion to include retirement income earned overseas.
September 13, 2023
New Bipartisan Bill Raises Social Security SSI Savings CapsThe caps haven't been raised since 1984, the bill's sponsors say.
September 12, 2023
Health Insurer Group Names an Interim CEOJulie Simon Miller, a Senate veteran, will lead AHIP into the fall budget bill wars.
September 07, 2023
New Bill Would Force Vote on Acting Labor Secretary's NominationThe bill would prevent Julie Su and future nominees from serving in an "acting" capacity past 210 days.
August 24, 2023
New Bill Expands REIT Pass-Through Deduction to BDCsThe bill could be attached to a year-end tax bill paired with a budget deal.