Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
8 Ways Secure 2.0 Act Affects Retirement Plans
By Nick StrainSecure Act 2.0 has an incredible 92 different provisions. Here are eight of the most important ones to know.
February 16, 2023
New Bill Would Boost Social Security Benefits by $2,400 a YearThe bill would fund the increase with a 12.4% investment tax on high earners and an expanded payroll tax.
February 15, 2023
Sen. Wyden Urges CMS to Enact Medicare Advantage Marketing ChangesThe agency recently made proposals to crack down on deceptive marketing and improve provider directories.
February 14, 2023
New Senate Bill Would Increase Stock Buyback TaxThe Stock Buyback Accountability Act would increase the buyback tax rate to 4% from 1%.
February 14, 2023
Bill to Strike Social Security Windfall Provision Is BackA congressional report analyzes what removing the WEP might mean for millions of public workers.
February 10, 2023
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Alzheimer's Project Reauthorization BillThe bill would add no long-term care finance provisions.
February 09, 2023
Calls Grow for IRS to Address Secure 2.0 Error Threatening Catch-Up ContributionsRetirement industry groups say the IRS should issue temporary clarifying guidance as Congress might not act quickly enough.
February 09, 2023
12 Federal Budget Cut Ideas That Could Hit Retirement Savers HardLawmakers could use some of these items to offset the cost of spending and tax break proposals.