Federal Auto-IRA Bill for Uncovered Workers Reintroduced in House
The legislation would require employers which lack a retirement plan but have at least 10 employees to automatically enroll employees...
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House Passes Legislative Package Allowing CITs in 403(b) Retirement Plans
The bill, which includes more than 20 measures that had progressed out of committee, would ‘level the playing field’ for investments in plans serving educators and nonprofit employees.
Senate HELP Hearing Spotlights Social Security Reforms, Early Career Savings
Senators and witnesses engaged in a wide-ranging, hour-long debate on the future of saving.
Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Allow Roth IRA Rollovers Into Workplace Plans
According to the bill’s authors, it would enable retirees to consolidate their assets and simplify their retirement savings.
Large Bill Includes Bringing CITs to 403(b) Plans
The bill features more than 20 measures that have successfully progressed out of committee.
New House Bill Targets ERISA Litigation
Lawmakers also introduced a bill to ease retirement savings for seniors.
Republicans Introduce Anti-ESG Bill for Retirement Investing
The legislation would solidify the guidance offered during President Donald Trump’s first term that fiduciaries must only consider “pecuniary” factors.
House Republicans Propose Bill to Expand Alts Access in DC Plans
The legislation would codify the executive order issued by President Donald Trump in August.
Senate Unanimously Passes 2 ESOP Bills
The legislation continues to receive bipartisan support, with one of the bills recently advancing out of committee in the House.
Democrats Propose Bills to Eliminate TSP Withdrawal Penalties During Shutdown
The bills, lacking Republican co-sponsors, are unlikely to pass, but are meant to address the financial hardship faced by federal...
Trump Accounts: ‘Baby’ IRAs With Big Questions
The funds are intended to support education, home purchases or new businesses, but not until participants turn 18.
What to Expect if the US Government Shuts Down
Funding will run dry if Congress does not agree to a funding resolution before October 1.
Lawmakers Urge SEC to Support Trump Order to Expand 401(k) Investment Options
Nine Republican members of the House Committee on Financial Services published a latter to the agency requesting quick guidance.
House Committee Advances Bill Meant to Assist Retirees in Maximizing Social Security
The legislation clarifies language to help workers determine when to claim benefits.
House Committee Advances 3 Retirement Bills
Two of the measures target the DOL’s audit process, and another addresses ESOP valuation risks.
Proposed Bill Would Permit Transfer of Unclaimed Retirement Distributions to State Claim Programs
The legislation attempts to move lost savings closer to workers who might be able to claim them by directing them...
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Bipartisan Federal Bill Introduced to Help Veterans Save for Retirement
The legislation would allow certain military retirees and disabled veterans to continue contributing to their Thrift Savings Plan accounts after...
House Reintroduces Bill to Enhance Retirement Benefits for Young Workers
The legislation, introduced in the Senate in May, would allow employees younger than 21 to participate in their company’s 401(k)...
House Republicans Target EBSA in Heated Hearing on Transparency, Oversight
Congress has introduced two bills this year regarding the agency’s practices.
Congress Introduces Bill to Encourage Small Nonprofits to Offer Retirement Plans
The legislation would mirror benefits offered to for-profit entities under the SECURE Act.