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...
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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.
Senate HELP Committee Plans Hearing on Boosting Retirement Benefits for Independent Workers
Lawmakers will consider the issue following introduction of a string of bills this week to provide portable benefits to gig...
Senators Unveil Bills Aimed at Boosting Retirement Security for Gig Workers
Lawmakers are attempting to expand access to defined contribution plans for independent employees.
New York City Bar Committee Urges Trump Administration to Strengthen Retirement Security
In a letter, the group also pushed Congress to expand the retirement sector after the passage of the ‘Big Beautiful...
Retirement Industry Mostly Applauds ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
President Donald Trump’s key legislation offers little change to the sector.
Warren Questions Empower’s Push Into Private Equity for 401(k) Plans
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote to the company’s CEO pointing out the risks of the asset class and demanding details...
Senate Tax Bill Seems Cheaper Than House Version. Why? The Math Is Skewed.
The Joint Committee on Taxation acceded to a Republican request to base the (considerably lower) estimate for the cost of...
Senate Advances Crypto Regulation With Heavy Bipartisan Support
The GENIUS Act sets new compliance standards for issuers of stablecoins.
What’s in, What’s Out of Senate’s GOP Tax Plan
While the version differs only slightly from the House version, the Senate increase senior deductions but did not propose expanding...
Electronic Disclosure Bill Introduced in Senate after House Version Clears Committee
The Improving Disclosure for Investors Act prioritizes electronic delivery of SEC-required disclosures.