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401(k) Legislation
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New Bill Would Forgive 401(k) Withdrawal Fines for Home Buyers
The bill would eliminate penalties incurred for home buyers who use 401(k) savings to afford a down payment or closing costs
January 27, 2026
House Passes Rep. Allen’s Anti-ESG Retirement Investing Bill
The Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act would ensure retirement plan sponsors make investment decisions exclusively based on economic factors and financial returns
January 15, 2026
Bipartisan Bill to Streamline 401(k) Distribution Options, Expand In-Service Rollover Choices is Back
The Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act would provide more flexibility, clearer guidance to Americans navigating retirement savings decisions
December 1, 2025
IRI Reveals Top Retirement Legislation Priorities for 2025
Protecting retirement plan tax treatment, expanding lifetime income options among goals outlined in 2025 Federal Retirement Security Blueprint
March 6, 2025
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Simplify Retirement Savings Distribution Options
“Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act” would provide seniors with a more streamlined process and flexibility to choose savings options right for them
December 18, 2024
DOL Final Fiduciary Rule Released, Set to Become Effective in September
Controversial rule “to protect retirement savers’ interests by updating investment advice fiduciary definition” now available for public review
April 23, 2024
Bill to Ban ESG Consideration in Retirement Plans Floated by House Republicans
Legislation is latest attempt to reverse Biden Administration’s controversial ESG rule
March 25, 2024
New Bill Seeks to Allow Roth IRA Rollovers into Roth 401(k)s
Legislation introduced Wednesday in House would correct oversight of current law prohibiting workers from rolling Roth IRA savings into workplace-based Roth retirement plans offered by employers
December 14, 2023
3 Key Fixes in New SECURE 2.0 Technical Corrections Bill
While CITs in 403(b)s remain in limbo, issues with catch-up contributions, Starter Ks and RMDs would be solved—if the bill can find a larger vehicle to attach itself to
December 8, 2023
Bill to Protect Women’s Retirement Security Reintroduced—Again
Legislation would provide spousal protections against taking distributions or loans from a 401(k) without the other spouse’s knowledge or consent
August 10, 2023