Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
New Bill Targets Social Security Work Disincentives for Disabled Americans
By John ManganaroThe legislation's sponsors say Americans with disabilities should not lose out on their benefits just for seeking to work.
June 21, 2023
Bill to Claw Back Bank Execs' Bonuses Gets Senate Panel's ApprovalThe bill follows a public outcry sparked by executives at SVB and other failed banks receiving generous bonuses.
June 21, 2023
New Social Security Bill Boosts Survivors BenefitThe surviving spouse would get 75% of the combined couple's benefit; another bill boosts the caregiver's credit.
June 19, 2023
Biden 2024 Kickoff Focuses on Economy, Wealthy"It's time for millionaires and billionaires and big corporations to pay their fair share," he said Saturday to a crowd of union workers in Philadelphia.
June 15, 2023
New Bill Would Expand Pool of Individual Health Coverage ShoppersThe House is preparing to vote on a bill that would expand the use of employer cash to pay for workers' individual health coverage.
June 15, 2023
Group Proposes Cap on Medicare Advantage Plan Brokers' Total CompHealth care provider-owned plans say some carriers exceed the program sales commission limits by paying extra fees.
June 15, 2023
Social Security Benefits Targeted for Cuts by House ConservativesThe proposal by the 176-member House Republican Study Committee would gradually increase the retirement age.
June 14, 2023
Health Insurers Work to Reinvent ThemselvesAHIP is emphasizing its members' value as care managers and inflation fighters.