Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Debate: Do HSAs Address Healthcare Affordability Gaps?
By Robert Bloink and William H. ByrnesMany Republicans in Congress have advocated for expanding health savings accounts as a solution to the affordability issue.
July 01, 2026
House Panel Advances SEC Restructuring BillThe legislation would require the agency to review major rules once implemented and reduce offices.
June 26, 2026
House Passes Financial Exploitation Prevention ActThe bill would allow advisors and firms to delay suspicious transactions if they believe financial exploitation has occurred.
June 25, 2026
SEC Could Give More Life and Annuity Products Their Own Registration FormsSupporters of a new House bill say better-fitting paperwork would make the products easier to understand.
June 18, 2026
The Real Risk Isn't Social Security Insolvency. It's How Clients React to It.Advisors have an opportunity to guide retirees and pre-retirees toward something more valuable: perspective.
June 17, 2026
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Even With Marriage Equality, LGBTQ+ Clients Have Planning ChallengesMany of these clients do not have children, advisors note, complicating retirement and estate planning.
June 16, 2026
New Bill Phases Out Social Security Payroll Tax CapThe Strengthening Social Security Act would also increase widow and widower benefits.
June 15, 2026
7 New Social Security Bills in Congress NowLawmakers continue to float new fixes to the trust fund shortfall and the agency's staffing challenges.