Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Long-Stalled Crypto Bill Wins Key Senate Committee Vote
By Yash Roy and Lydia BeyoudThe Senate Banking Committee advanced the Clarity Act, which would establish the CFTC as crypto's primary regulator.
May 12, 2026
New Bill Seeks to Curb Use of Trusts for Estate Tax DodgingThe Fair Trusts for Fiscal Responsibility Act taxes assets over $50 million in certain types of trusts.
May 11, 2026
New Bill Creates Savings Accounts for Skills TrainingEmployers and employees could contribute to tax-advantaged accounts to fund education and training expenses.
May 08, 2026
Vanguard, BlackRock, Invesco Push for Invest Act PassagePolicy experts at the asset managers are awaiting Senate action on legislation that expands the accredited investor definition.
May 08, 2026
Jeff Levine Breaks Down the OBBBALast summer's landmark tax and spending legislation has many provisions that advisors should be familiar with.
May 01, 2026
Debate: Will This Bill Make Employee Benefits More Helpful?In proposed legislation, employees could elect tax-free employment benefits under a wider array of options.
April 30, 2026
Press for New Capital Gains Tax Cut Divides RepublicansThe proposal to index capital gains for inflation could be in a tax-and-spending package later this year.
April 29, 2026
What a Secure 3.0 Act Could Look LikePolitical momentum is building for a federally run IRA program.