Benefits August 31, 2026
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, introduced the "Social Security Expansion Act." Under the terms of the bill, current Social Security recipients will receive an extra $200 a month.
Legislation August 31, 2026
U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., announced the Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies Act to repeal existing tariffs, including tariffs on Canadian imports.
Legislation August 20, 2026
U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) has introduced legislation that would let first-time homebuyers use unused college savings toward a down payment.
Benefits August 18, 2026
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy is pushing for action on Social Security as he enters his final months in Congress, but he is running out of time.
Taxes August 12, 2026
A bill backed by Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden to relieve natural disaster survivors from paying federal income taxes on their recovery settlements passed against unexpected odds.
Benefits August 12, 2026
An economist proposes bipartisan Social Security reform that avoids any benefit cuts and puts the program on a path to long-term solvency.
Taxes August 10, 2026
The Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act would provide tax credits of up to $10,000 for taxpayers age 60 and older who make qualifying improvements to their homes.
Taxes August 10, 2026
The American Energy Independence and Tax Fairness Act would “ensure the tax code no longer rewards companies for investing abroad instead of here at home,” Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) said.
IRS July 30, 2026
A delayed vote on President Donald Trump's pick for attorney general led the president to suggest he might pull Todd Blanche's nomination for now rather than meet the senators' demands.
Benefits July 30, 2026
AARP said the PROMISE bill introduced by Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Bill Cassidy, R-La., and six other lawmakers would remove public input from its important role in reforming Social Security.
IRS July 29, 2026
GOP holdouts want reassurance from Todd Blanche on weaponization fund, created as part of settling President Donald Trump’s $10 billion suit against the IRS.
Benefits July 20, 2026
New bipartisan legislation introduced last week by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and a handful of other lawmakers looks to force congressional action before massive Social Security cuts hit within seven years.