Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Lawmakers Renew Push for Social Security 2100 Bill Passage
By Melanie WaddellRep. John Larson says markup and a vote on the bill could come after the August recess.
July 28, 2022
3 Senators Challenge Fidelity's 'Immensely Troubling' 401(k) Bitcoin PlanBitcoin fans say the senators are on the wrong side of history.
July 28, 2022
Rich Wall Streeters Face Shock Tax Hike While Rest of Wealthy EscapeSenator Joe Manchin supports ending the carried interest tax break and increasing IRS audits but has rejected raising the $10,000 SALT deduction.
July 28, 2022
New Tax Deal Is a Bill the Markets 'Can Live With': Valliere"No one in Washington — including us — saw this coming," said Greg Valliere, chief U.S. Policy Strategist for AGF Investments.
July 28, 2022
Manchin Spurns SALT-Cap Expansion in Economic Agenda BillThe writeoff is politically important in high-tax areas including New York, New Jersey and California.
July 21, 2022
House Again Asks SEC for an Index-Linked Annuity Filing FormThe House attached similar pleas to the 2020 and 2021 appropriations packages.
July 21, 2022
Bill to Require SEC Investor Testing Is RevivedInvestor testing would be required prior to issuing disclosure rules for retail investors.
July 21, 2022
Sanders' Tweet on Power of Vanguard, BlackRock, State Street Raises EyebrowsFinancial pros piled on after Sanders called the firms' index fund holdings "obscene." But politicians on both sides have concerns.