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Patty Murray
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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
Senator Murray Calls for Tax Fairness with Social Security
In a Senate Budget Committee Hearing on Wednesday, Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) called upon wealthier Americans to pay their "fair share" of Social Security taxes
Biden Veto Preserves Labor Department’s ESG Final Rule
First veto of Biden presidency—backed by American Retirement Association—is unlikely to be overridden by Congress, meaning new rule allowing retirement plans to consider environmental, social and governance factors would stand
Senate Strikes Down DOL ESG Rule
The Senate voted 50-46 to block the Department of Labor’s ESG rule that would allow plan fiduciaries to invest retirement accounts in sustainable factors
Senate Passes $1.7T Spending Bill Containing SECURE 2.0—Now On to the House
Senate approves government spending bill containing retirement reform package with 68-29 vote, with House approval expected within the next 24 hours
ESG Funds in 401ks Cleared by New Labor Department Rule
Today’s final rule from the Department of Labor removes barriers to considering environmental, social, governance factors in retirement plan investments
Senator Marks ERISA Anniversary, Calls for Gomez Confirmation
Recognizing the importance ERISA plays, she introduced the following resolution
Biden Trumpets Final Rule to Rescue Troubled Union Pensions
Final rule for the Special Financial Assistance Program, an initiative of the American Rescue Plan, provides funding to improve the solvency of multiemployer pensions
Retirement Industry Leaders, Senators Praise SECURE 2.0 Progress
In the wake of the Senate Finance Committee’s unanimous approval of the EARN Act, industry leaders and key Senators are speaking out about the improving chances of a significant bipartisan retirement reform bill making it to President Biden’s desk this year
Draft Legislation to Strengthen Retirement and Emergency Savings Introduced
'The RISE & SHINE Act includes a wide range of policies to create additional protections for workers and retirement savers'