Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Call for Glass-Steagall Revival Grows as Bank Failures Mount
By Allison BellThe bill could be part of a new wave of debate about the Dodd-Frank Act.
April 27, 2023
Debate: Should Accredited Investor Rules Be Loosened?Our tax experts discuss whether lowering the requirements to qualify as an accredited investor would benefit average Americans.
April 27, 2023
House Panel Passes Accredited Investor BillsOne of the bills would deem clients of investment advisors who receive individualized advice to be accredited investors.
April 27, 2023
House Panel Passes E-Delivery BillThe bill requires the SEC to write a rule allowing financial firms to deliver documents in digital format.
April 26, 2023
House Passes Debt-Limit Bill That Trims Social Security Administration BudgetThe bill, unlikely to pass in the Senate, would "responsibly raise the debt limit," said Rep. Patrick McHenry.
April 26, 2023
Social Security Administration Would Face 23% Cut Under GOP Debt Ceiling Bill: LobbyistSuch a cut would produce "longer wait times for benefits and to reach SSA representatives," says Max Richtman.
April 25, 2023
Here's What Should Really Scare Lawmakers About Social Security: GOP SenatorWe need to change the conversation around the "third rail" of American politics, Sen. Bill Cassidy says.
April 24, 2023
4 Accredited Investor Bills Up for House Panel VoteThe House Financial Services Committee plan to mark up the bills Wednesday.