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401(k) Legislation
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Senate Version of SECURE 2.0 Set to Move Forward
This bill would increase the RMD age to 75
June 20, 2022
Mayors Want TSP-Like Program for Workers Lacking Access to Retirement Plans
U.S. Conference of Mayors adopts resolution calling on Congress to emulate the Thrift Savings Plan to strengthen retirement security for low- and middle-income workers
June 8, 2022
Bitcoin-Focused ‘Financial Freedom Act’ Gets House Companion Bill
Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) introduces identical legislation to Tommy Tuberville’s Senate bill aimed at prohibiting Biden’s DOL from banning cryptocurrency investment in 401ks
May 23, 2022
Reconciling SECURE 2.0: Similarities and Differences Between House and Senate Bills
A closer look at hurdles and potential timeline the retirement reform legislation faces as the Senate looks to level its own priorities with what’s in the House bill
April 12, 2022
House Committee Advances 401k Spousal Consent Bill
"This bill takes important steps to help Americans plan and save for a dignified retirement.”
April 6, 2022
Senators Ask GAO to Examine Need for 401k Asset Spousal Protections
HELP Committee Chair Patty Murray and Ranking Member Richard Burr ask government watchdog to look into the issue, which may be addressed by upcoming retirement reform legislation
March 24, 2022
IRI ‘Optimistic’ Meaningful Retirement Legislation Will Pass in 2022
In unveiling their “2022 Retirement Security Blueprint” Thursday, Insured Retirement Institute leaders express confidence at least some current retirement reform bills will become law
March 3, 2022
‘Auto Reenroll Act of 2022’ Seeks to Boost 401k Participation
Bill introduced in Congress Friday by Sen. Tim Kaine and Rep. Kathy Manning would encourage retirement plan sponsors to reenroll workers every three years to help them take advantage of matching contributions
February 21, 2022
House Committee Introduces New ‘RISE’ Retirement Plan Bill
The bill would establish a retirement plan "lost and found" with the DOL
November 10, 2021
Latest Senate Bill Seeks ‘Penalty-Free’ Emergency Distributions from 401ks
Legislation that would provide a penalty-free “emergency distribution” option from 401ks and IRAs was unveiled today by Senator…
June 1, 2021