Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Fed to Face Rising Tensions in Next Congress on Inflation and Jobs
By Craig TorresThe Federal Reserve will be an easy target for lawmakers if a downturn results from its tightening campaign.
November 08, 2022
An Investing Guide to the Midterm ElectionsFor sectors like health, energy and tech, the makeup of the next Congress will be key to determining their path forward.
November 08, 2022
Election Day to Deliver Verdict on Biden Agenda, EconomyWith inflation concerns at the top of voters' minds, Biden confronts tough odds of preventing a Republican takeover of one or both chambers of Congress.
November 04, 2022
Manchin Wants Deal on Social Security, Medicare and DebtSome trust funds that support the programs could run out of money in the next 12 years, which would trigger benefit cuts.
November 02, 2022
New House Bill Allows Automatic 401(k) RolloversThe bill enables workers to "manage all their retirement assets in one place," says ERISA attorney Steve Saxon.
October 31, 2022
Secure Lifetime Income Through Secure Act 2.0A Sammons executive predicts that the package eventually will pass.
October 27, 2022
'No Chance' for Tax Changes but Expect Secure Act 2.0 Passage This YearPolitical analysts including Greg Valliere laid out what advisors can expect from the midterms to the end of 2022.
October 26, 2022
New Bill Could Make Small-Business Loans More AffordableThe ABC Act would give community banks a tax break on interest income from small-business loans.