Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
New Bill Would Allow Rollovers From 529 Plans to Roth IRAs
By Melanie WaddellThe bipartisan College Savings Recovery Act would allow unused education savings to be rolled over without penalty.
June 07, 2022
Senate Panel Introduces Retirement Bill as Part of Secure Act 2.0 PlanThe Rise & Shine Act, introduced by Sens. Patty Murray and Richard Burr, will be debated June 14.
June 07, 2022
Sweeping Crypto Legislation Targets Stablecoins, MiningThe bipartisan bill is one of lawmakers' most ambitious attempts to regulate the volatile asset class.
June 01, 2022
New Bill Would Bar DOL From Constraining 401(k) InvestmentsThe Financial Freedom Act is likely a reaction to Labor's scrutiny of crypto, Ed Slott and Fred Reish said.
May 26, 2022
Secure Act 2.0 Starts to Take Shape in SenateThe HELP Committee just released a package of provisions intended for inclusion in the retirement bill.
May 23, 2022
Action on Social Security 2100 Bill Coming 'Very Soon': Rep. LarsonThe bill would impose the payroll tax on earnings over $400,000 and change how COLAs are calculated.
May 12, 2022
New Bill Loosens Social Security Earnings RestrictionsThe Senior Citizens Inflation Relief Act increases the income young retirees can earn before their benefits are reduced.
May 12, 2022
House Passes Bill to Fund State Efforts to Protect Older InvestorsHouse also passed The Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales, and Brokerage Act.