Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
New Bill Lowers Medicare Eligibility Age to 60
By Melanie WaddellThe Improving Medicare Coverage Act would expand coverage to at least 23 million people.
August 24, 2021
House Adopts $3.5T Budget Blueprint Backed by BidenThe budget resolution sets a Sept. 15 deadline for the congressional committees drafting the tax and spending legislation.
August 20, 2021
Biggest Tax Hike on Wealthy Since 1993 Is Bogged Down in CongressThe tax-writing panels in the House and Senate have until Sept. 15 to finish writing the details of the tax-raising package.
August 18, 2021
House Budget Chair Lays Out Next Steps for Tax, Spending BillThe House plans to vote next week on the Senate-passed budget resolution.
August 18, 2021
Retirement Bill Is 'Fatally Flawed,' Kitces' XY Planning Tells LawmakersThe Retirement Security and Savings Act would allow steering of plan participants into higher-cost proprietary investments, Kitces said.
August 13, 2021
New Bill Creates Medicare Part E, Open to AllMedicare Part E would be available to every individual who is not already eligible for Medicare or Medicaid.
August 12, 2021
The Senate Passed a Tax and Infrastructure Bill. Here's What Comes Next.Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer pledges to push ahead with Biden's agenda. Where will the final bill land?
August 11, 2021
New Bill Seeks to Reauthorize, Modernize and Fund Elder Justice ActThe law was "unfortunately left to languish without proper funding or implementation," Sen. Wyden said.