Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Time to Vote on Social Security 2100 Bill: Rep. Larson
By Melanie WaddellTuesday's hearing should be followed by a markup of the bill, the legislator said, but he didn't specify a date.
December 06, 2021
Schumer Aims to Push Biden Economic Bill Through Before HolidayAll Senate Democrats have yet to sign onto the $2 trillion package now under discussion, including Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema.
December 02, 2021
10 Social Security Bills Introduced in 2021Lawmakers have proposed a wide array of changes, from expanding payroll taxes to increasing benefits.
November 30, 2021
Social Security 2100 Bill Hearing Set for Dec. 7The bill sets the CPI-E as the basis for COLAs and expands the payroll tax.
November 24, 2021
Biggest Washington News of 2021The biggest news of this year includes regulatory, Social Security and SEC changes.
November 23, 2021
2021 News of the YearWe review the major developments affecting financial advisors — from Wall Street to Washington — over the past 12 months.
November 19, 2021
What's in the House-Passed Tax and Spending Bill Backed by BidenChanges include levies on high earners, the SALT deduction, a cap on IRAs, IRS enforcement and the childcare tax credit.
November 19, 2021
House Passes Biden's Economic Plan, With Senate Fate UncertainThe Senate is not on board with a provision lifting the $10,000 cap on federal deductions of state and local taxes to $80,000.