Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Senate Passes Social Security Claiming Clarity Bill
By Melanie WaddellThe Claiming Age Clarity Act would require new terms to describe ages at which a worker may claim retirement benefits.
September 25, 2026
IRS Finalizes Car Loan DeductionAlthough the deduction was available for the 2025 tax year, the agency treated 2025 as a transition year.
September 25, 2026
New Bill Would Let Nurses, Construction Workers Claim Social Security at 60The Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act lowers the full retirement age for those with physically demanding jobs.
September 24, 2026
Congressional Office Looks at Private Equity Firms' Role in InsuranceCRS analysts suggested that lawmakers could give an existing federal agency more authority — or create a new federal insurance regulator.
September 21, 2026
Anti-Financial-Scam Bill Has Chance to Become LawThe bill would provide training for law enforcement agencies and new streams of data.
September 21, 2026
New Bill Allows Online Social Security Survivor Benefit ApplicationsThe Survivor Benefits Application Modernization Act calls on the agency to set up a self-scheduling portal.
September 17, 2026
House Financial Services Backs Life and Annuity Registration Form BillThe highest-ranking Democrat on the panel thinks the measure could limit the SEC's ability to regulate the products' disclosures.
September 17, 2026
House Passes Tax Relief for Fraud Victims ActThe bill would waive penalties for early withdrawals from qualified retirement accounts due to fraud or deceit.