Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
May 28, 2024
South Carolina Adopts Insurance Rules Protecting Living Organ DonorsSimilar bills pending in Congress have strong bipartisan support.
May 28, 2024
How Taxes Will Be Shaped by the 2024 ElectionsSome of the 2017 tax cuts expire next year, and a nasty battle is brewing about renewing them.
May 23, 2024
How to Calculate RMDs for Inherited IRAsThe penalty waivers the IRS has offered each year since 2020 for missed RMDs have created some confusion.
May 15, 2024
Lawmakers Move to Torpedo New DOL Fiduciary RuleMembers of the House and Senate have introduced resolutions to overturn the rule.
May 13, 2024
Trump Pledges Broad Tax Cuts in Election PushBiden plans to end tax cuts that benefit wealthy households and would raise levies on them, too.
May 10, 2024
Tax Bill With 100% Bonus Depreciation Hits SetbackSenators' attempt to amend the measure to a must-pass aviation bill were scuttled.
May 08, 2024
Tax Bill Vote Hinges on Must-Pass Aviation BillA scramble by lawmakers to add amendments is holding up the vote, Sen. John Barrasso says.
May 07, 2024
Medicare Posts $12B Loss for 2023In 2048, the program might have to cut inpatient benefits to 81% of what was promised.
May 07, 2024
Tax Bill With 100% Bonus Depreciation Gets a Shot in SenateThe measure is being attached to a bill to reauthorize the FAA, Sen. Ron Wyden says.
April 30, 2024
Yellen and Republicans Spar Over Tax CutsThe Treasury chief says Biden wants revenue-raising measures to cover cuts in place for those earning under $400,000.