Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Health Insurers Work to Reinvent Themselves
By Allison BellAHIP is emphasizing its members' value as care managers and inflation fighters.
June 12, 2023
Big GOP Tax Package Would Boost Standard DeductionThe legislation would also repeal a controversial IRS reporting change for payments through apps like PayPal and Venmo.
June 12, 2023
New Bill Would Ease Use of Annuities as 401(k) Plan Default OptionsH.R. 3942 has a Democrat and a Republican as sponsors and strong support from TIAA.
June 08, 2023
House Passes Bill to Create Senior Fraud Task ForceThe Senior Security Act would direct the SEC to set up a task force on protecting older adults from scams.
June 07, 2023
House Panel Advances Social Security Identity Theft BillsThe "epidemic" of Social Security scams is "out of control," says Mary Johnson of The Senior Citizens League.
June 06, 2023
Social Security Cuts on the Table as McCarthy Assembles CommissionHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy intends to create a group to scrutinize spending, including on Social Security and Medicare.
June 05, 2023
House Advances Bills to Expand Accredited Investor DefinitionThe full House passed late Monday the Accredited Investor Definition Review Act and the Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act.
June 05, 2023
Auto-IRA Bill Advances in Pennsylvania LegislatureAs drafted, the Keystone Saves program would utilize automatic enrollment, but participation would not be mandatory for employees.