Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
July 12, 2024
DOL Fiduciary Rule Mania: What's Happening and Where It's HeadedLawmakers and opponents of the rule are piling on, but lawyers urge advisors to keep pace with compliance.
July 10, 2024
Lawmakers Advance Two Measures to Kill DOL Fiduciary RuleA resolution of disapproval and a spending bill blocking the rule now move to the full House.
July 03, 2024
How High Earners Can Maximize This Business Tax Deduction Before It DisappearsBusiness owners can use retirement plans to get their taxable income below the qualified business income deduction threshold.
July 02, 2024
6 New Social Security Bills in Congress NowOne bill would eliminate taxes on benefits; another could fast-track cuts.
July 01, 2024
More Secure 2.0 Act Provisions Are ComingSome incoming changes are likely to help clients more easily make the transition from work to retirement.
July 01, 2024
New Bill Expands 529 Plan Funds to Transportation, ParkingThe Accessible College Campus and Expanded Student Savings Act would make college more affordable, its backers say.
June 27, 2024
What to Watch in the First Presidential Debate of 2024Expect Biden and Trump to spar over the economy, border security and abortion on the stage tonight.
June 26, 2024
House Panel Advances Bill to Torpedo DOL Fiduciary RuleThe bill would prevent Labor from using any funds to administer, implement or enforce the rule.
June 25, 2024
New Social Security Bill Calls for Study of Inflation ImpactA Social Security advocate called the bill "a smokescreen to confuse seniors."
June 25, 2024
Labor Secretary Considers Rewrite of Pension Risk Transfer RulesJulie Su, the acting DOL head, told Congress she's looking at issues such as private equity ownership and reinsurance.