Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Biden Proposes Tax Hike on Income Over $400K to Fund Medicare
By Justin Sink and Josh WingroveThe president's budget also proposes the ending of a tax loophole used by business owners and higher earners.
March 01, 2023
New Bill Creates Social Security, Medicare 'Lock Box'The bill would block the Social Security and Medicare Part A trust funds from investment in U.S. bonds.
March 01, 2023
Senate Set to End Labor's ESG RuleThe expected move by Republicans and some Democrats is likely to be vetoed by the president.
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.