Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act

All issues related to the tax treatment of life insurance, annuities and retirement accounts. Support for expanding qualified longevity annuity contracts. H.R. 3942, Lifetime Income For Employees Act (118th Congress). H.R. 10467,The Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act (118th Congress). H.R. 7293, The Automatic IRA Act of 2024 (118th Congress). S. 1831, The Auto Reenroll Act of 2025.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

All legislation and regulation impacting fixed annuities. Support for expanding qualified longevity annuity contracts. H.R. 3942, the Lifetime Income For Employees Act (118th Congress). H.Res.464,Expressing support for the designation of June as "National Annuity Awareness Month". H.R. 10467,The Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act (118th Congress). S. 1831, The Auto Reenroll Act of 2025. H.R. 7293, The Automatic IRA Act of 2024 (118th Congress). S, 1707, The Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

All legislation and regulation impacting fixed annuities. H.R. 3942, the Lifetime Income For Employees Act (118th Congress). Support for expanding qualified longevity annuity contracts. H.Res.464,Expressing support for the designation of June as "National Annuity Awareness Month". H.R. 10467,The Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act (118th Congress). H.R. 7293, The Automatic IRA Act of 2024 (118th Congress).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

All issues related to the tax treatment of life insurance, annuities and retirement accounts. Support for expanding qualified longevity annuity contracts. H.R. 3942, Lifetime Income For Employees Act (118th Congress). H.R. 10467,The Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act (118th Congress). H.R. 7293, The Automatic IRA Act of 2024 (118th Congress). S. 1831, The Auto Reenroll Act of 2025.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

All legislation and regulation impacting fixed annuities. Support for expanding qualified longevity annuity contracts. H.R. 3942, the Lifetime Income For Employees Act (118th Congress). H.Res.464,Expressing support for the designation of June as "National Annuity Awareness Month". H.R. 10467,The Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act (118th Congress). S. 1831, The Auto Reenroll Act of 2025. H.R. 7293, The Automatic IRA Act of 2024 (118th Congress). S, 1707, The Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Amends IRS Code to establish Auto Reenrollment Tax Credit (S.2512 - 118th Congress). To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for in-serve rollovers for individual retirement annuity purchases (H.R. 10467 - 118th Congress). DOL - EBSA - Implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division T - SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (Public Law No: 117-328). DOL - EBSA - Request for Information - SECURE 2.0 Reporting and Disclosure (RIN 1210-AC23). DOL - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). DOL - Wage and Hour Division - Final Rule - Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act - 87 FR 62218 (RIN 1235-AA43). DOL - Proposed Rule on Automatic Portability Transactions Exemption - 29 CFR 255 (RIN 1210-AC21). DOL Guidance on Pension‑Linked Emergency Savings Accounts. DOL- EBSA - Final Rule - Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Fiduciary - 29 CFR 2510, RIN 1210-AC02. DOL-EBSA- FINAL Amendments to PTE 2020-02 - 29 CFR 2550, RIN 1210-ZA32. DOL-EBSA- FINAL Amendments to PTEs 75-1, 77-4, 80-83, 83-1, and 86-128 - 29 CFR 2550, RIN 1210-ZA34. DOL - EBSA - Final Rule - Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14 for Transactions Determined by Independent Qualified Professional Asset Managers (the QPAM Exemption) (RIN 1210-ZA07). Joint Resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the Department of Labors Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights Rule (S.J.Res.8/H.J. Res.30 - 118th Congress). Legislation and rulemaking affecting 403(b) retirement plans and federal and state regulations governing their administration and operation. Legislation establishing a federal regulatory framework to oversee the cryptocurrency market in and use of cryptocurrency in retirement plans. Legislation to clarify Form 5500 reporting requirement for retirement plans filing under a Group of Plans. Legislation to maintain and protect the diverse array of retirement plan structures. Legislation to prohibit IRSs use of private debt collection agencies for individuals over the age of 65. Legislation to promote, preserve and maintain tax-deferred treatment of retirement savings. Legislation to provide favorable tax treatment for guaranteed lifetime income. Legislation to provide technical corrections and extension of effective dates to implement the SECURE 2.0 Act. Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform, ERISA, and securities laws. Legislation to clarify the annuity selection safe harbor (P.L.116-94, Div. O, Section 204) provides a plan sponsor with the same protections in selecting an annuity contract. Legislation to direct the SEC to allow the use of amended appropriate registration forms to authorize consistent registrations for non-variable products. Legislation to ensure a balanced approach to the regulation of environmental, social, and governance investments. Legislation to increase protections and safeguards for personal financial information. Legislation to make a diverse slate of indexed and variable annuity contracts with guaranteed benefits eligible to be treated as QLACs to better meet the diverse needs of retirement savers. Legislation to make long-term care insurance tax-advantaged, accessible, and affordable. Legislation to provide balanced approach to regulating the use of AI by the insured retirement industry. Legislation to require defined contribution plans to offer participants the option to invest in protected, guaranteed lifetime income solutions for all or some of their account balances. Legislation to require inclusion of longevity risk language in annual plan notices. Legislation to require plan fiduciaries to provide retirement income education to employees throughout their working years. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime solutions. Proposals at the Department of Treasury/IRS for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime income solutions. SEC - FINRA - Proposed Rule Change to Extend the Effectiveness of Temporary FINRA Rule 3110.17 - SR-FINRA-2021-023. SEC - Implementation and Enforcement of Regulation BI and Form CRS. SEC - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). SEC - Implementation of Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division AA - Financial Services Matters, Title I-Registration for Index linked Annuities, Sec. 101. Parity for Registered Index-Linked Annuities Regarding Registration Rules. SEC - Proposed Rule - Conflicts of Interest Associated with the Use of Predictive Data Analytics by Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers - 17 CFR 240 and 17 CFR 275 (RIN: 3235-AN00 and RIN: 3235-AN14). SEC - Proposed Rule - Safeguarding Advisory Client Assets - 17 CFR Parts 275 and 279 (RIN 3235-AM32). SEC - Proposed Rule Enhanced Disclosures by Certain Investment Advisers and Investment Companies about Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment Practices - 17 CFR Part 200, 230, 232, 239, 249, 274, and 279 (RIN: 3235-AM96). SEC - Request for Information and Comments on Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Digital Engagement Practices, Related Tools and Methods, and Regulatory Considerations and Potential Approaches; Information and Comments on Investment Adviser Use of Technology to Develop and Provide Investment Advice - (Release Nos. 34-92766; IA-5833; File No. S7-10-21) (RIN 3235-AN00). SEC - Final Rule - Registration for Index-Linked Annuities and Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities; Amendments to Form N-4 for Index-Linked Annuities, Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities, and Variable Annuities; Other Technical Amendments - 17 CFR Parts 230, 232, 239, and 274, RIN 3235-AN30. The Advice and Consent Act (S. 2727 - 118th Congress). The Auto Reenroll Act (S.2517/H.R.4924 - 118th Congress). The Data Privacy Act (H.R.1165 - 118th Congress). The Department of Labor Succession Act (H.R.4957 - 118th Congress). The Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act (H.R.5914 - 117th Congress). The E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2022 (S.3715 - 117th Congress). The Financial Freedom Act of 2023 (S.427/H.R.1177 - 118th Congress). The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (H.R.4763 - 118th Congress). The General Accounts Product Clarifications Act (H.R.9515 - 117th Congress). The Lifetime Income for Employees Act of 2023 (H.R.3942 - 118th Congress). The Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act (S.2281 - 118th Congress). The No Discrimination in My Benefits Act (H.R.5338 - 118th Congress). The Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act (S.1696/H.R.3482 - 118th Congress). The Providing Complete Information to Retirement Investors Act (H.R.5340 - 118th Congress). The RETIRE Act (H.R. 5339 - 118th Congress). The Retirement Proxy Protection Act (H.R.5337 - 118th Congress). The Retirement Savings for Americans Act of 2022 (S.5271/H.R.9462 - 117th Congress). The Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2023 (S.567/H.R.20 - 118th Congress). The SAFER Banking Act (S.2860 - 118th Congress). The Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2023 (S.1323/H.R.2891 - 118th Congress). The Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act of 2023 (S.1212/H.R.1059 - 118th Congress). The Small Business Tax Fairness Act (S.2387 - 117th Congress). The Small Businesses Add Value for Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R.4637 - 115th Congress). To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the rollover contributions from Roth IRAs to designated Roth accounts (H.R.6757 - 118th Congress). The Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for Caregivers Act (H.R.6772 - 118th Congress). The Automatic IRA Act of 2024 (H.R.7293-118th Congress). The Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2023 (S.1198/H.R.2718-118th Congress). The Ensuring Sound Guidance Act (S.2282/H.R.4237 - 118th Congress). The Expanding Access to Capital Act (H.R.2799-118th Congress). The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (S.2309/H.R.2882 - 118th Congress). The Financial Fitness Act (H.R.8944-118th Congress). The Empowering Main Street in America Act (S.5139-118th Congress). The Catching Up Family Caregivers Act (S.5149/H.R.9764-118th Congress). The Financial Exploitation Prevention Act 2023/2025(S.1481-118th Congress/H.R.2478-119th Congress). The Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act (S.3305/H.R.9281-118th Congress). The Improving Disclosure for Investors Act 2024/2025(S.3815-118th Congress/H.R.2441-119th Congress). The Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act (S.5148/H.R.9765-118th Congress). The Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025 (S.424/H.R.1013-119th Congress). The Senior Security Act of 2023/2025 (S.955-118th Congress/H.R.1469-119th Congress). Treasury - IRS - Request for SECURE 2.0 Guidance. Treasury - IRS - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). Treasury - IRS - Implementation of Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division T - SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. Treasury - Request for Information on Financial Inclusion - 88 FR 88702 - Treas-Do-2023-0014. Treasury - IRS - Final Rule Required Minimum Distributions - 87 FR 10504, 26 CFR 1 and 26 CFR 54, REG-105954-20 (RIN 1545-BP82).

P.L. 117-328 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. Issue: implementation of SECURE 2.0. H.R. 3063 / S. ___. Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act. Issue: expansion of investment options for 403(b) plans. H.R. 7293 Automatic IRA Act of 2024. Issue: automatic enrollment retirement plans. S. 3305 Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act. Issue: participation age for pension plans. H.J.Res. 142 / S.J.Res. 70 Fiduciary Rule Congressional Review Act. Issue: Department of Labor's "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary." H.R. 10467 Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act. Issue: individual retirement annuities. No bill number. Issues related to the Department of Labor's proposed regulation defining fiduciary for investment advice purposes. No bill number. Issues related to lifetime income products in qualified retirement plans.

Client expense: $175,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to HR 10467, the Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act, all provisions. Issues related to technical changes to SECURE 2.0, Pub. L. 117-328.

Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Amends IRS Code to establish Auto Reenrollment Tax Credit (S.2512 - 118th Congress). To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for in-serve rollovers for individual retirement annuity purchases (H.R. 10467 - 118th Congress). DOL - EBSA - Implementation of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division T - SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (Public Law No: 117-328). DOL - EBSA - Request for Information - SECURE 2.0 Reporting and Disclosure (RIN 1210-AC23). DOL - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). DOL - Wage and Hour Division - Final Rule - Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act - 87 FR 62218 (RIN 1235-AA43). DOL - Proposed Rule on Automatic Portability Transactions Exemption - 29 CFR 255 (RIN 1210-AC21). DOL Guidance on Pension‑Linked Emergency Savings Accounts. DOL- EBSA - Final Rule - Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Fiduciary - 29 CFR 2510, RIN 1210-AC02. DOL-EBSA- FINAL Amendments to PTE 2020-02 - 29 CFR 2550, RIN 1210-ZA32. DOL-EBSA- FINAL Amendments to PTEs 75-1, 77-4, 80-83, 83-1, and 86-128 - 29 CFR 2550, RIN 1210-ZA34. DOL - EBSA - Final Rule - Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14 for Transactions Determined by Independent Qualified Professional Asset Managers (the QPAM Exemption) (RIN 1210-ZA07). Joint Resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the Department of Labors Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights Rule (S.J.Res.8/H.J. Res.30 - 118th Congress). Legislation and rulemaking affecting 403(b) retirement plans and federal and state regulations governing their administration and operation. Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Biden Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform, ERISA, and securities laws. Legislation establishing a federal regulatory framework to oversee the cryptocurrency market in and use of cryptocurrency in retirement plans. Legislation to clarify Form 5500 reporting requirement for retirement plans filing under a Group of Plans. Legislation to maintain and protect the diverse array of retirement plan structures. Legislation to prohibit IRSs use of private debt collection agencies for individuals over the age of 65. Legislation to promote, preserve and maintain tax-deferred treatment of retirement savings. Legislation to provide favorable tax treatment for guaranteed lifetime income. Legislation to provide technical corrections and extension of effective dates to implement the SECURE 2.0 Act. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime solutions. Proposals at the Department of Treasury/IRS for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime income solutions. SEC - Final Rule Investment Company Names - 17 CFR Parts 232, 270 and 274 (RIN: 3235-AM72). SEC - FINRA - Proposed Rule Change to Extend the Effectiveness of Temporary FINRA Rule 3110.17 - SR-FINRA-2021-023. SEC - Implementation and Enforcement of Regulation BI and Form CRS. SEC - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). SEC - Implementation of Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division AA - Financial Services Matters, Title I-Registration for Index linked Annuities, Sec. 101. Parity for Registered Index-Linked Annuities Regarding Registration Rules. SEC - Proposed Rule - Conflicts of Interest Associated with the Use of Predictive Data Analytics by Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers - 17 CFR 240 and 17 CFR 275 (RIN: 3235-AN00 and RIN: 3235-AN14). SEC - Proposed Rule - Safeguarding Advisory Client Assets - 17 CFR Parts 275 and 279 (RIN 3235-AM32). SEC - Proposed Rule Enhanced Disclosures by Certain Investment Advisers and Investment Companies about Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment Practices - 17 CFR Part 200, 230, 232, 239, 249, 274, and 279 (RIN: 3235-AM96). SEC - Proposed Rule Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors - 17 CFR 210, 229, 232, 239, and 249 (RIN 3235-AM87). SEC - Request for Information and Comments on Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Digital Engagement Practices, Related Tools and Methods, and Regulatory Considerations and Potential Approaches; Information and Comments on Investment Adviser Use of Technology to Develop and Provide Investment Advice - (Release Nos. 34-92766; IA-5833; File No. S7-10-21) (RIN 3235-AN00). SEC - Stay Order - Final Rule on Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures during pending litigation. SEC - Final Rule - Registration for Index-Linked Annuities and Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities; Amendments to Form N-4 for Index-Linked Annuities, Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities, and Variable Annuities; Other Technical Amendments - 17 CFR Parts 230, 232, 239, and 274, RIN 3235-AN30. SEC - Final Rule - Open-End Fund Liquidity Risk Management Programs and Swing Pricing; Form N-PORT Reporting - 17 CFR Parts 270 and 274 (RIN 3235-AM98). The Advice and Consent Act (S. 2727 - 118th Congress). The Auto Reenroll Act (S.2517/H.R.4924 - 118th Congress). The Data Privacy Act (H.R.1165 - 118th Congress). The Department of Labor Succession Act (H.R.4957 - 118th Congress). The Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act (H.R.5914 - 117th Congress). The E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2022 (S.3715 - 117th Congress). The Financial Freedom Act of 2023 (S.427/H.R.1177 - 118th Congress). The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (H.R.4763 - 118th Congress). The General Accounts Product Clarifications Act (H.R.9515 - 117th Congress). The Lifetime Income for Employees Act of 2023 (H.R.3942 - 118th Congress). The Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act (S.2281 - 118th Congress). The No Discrimination in My Benefits Act (H.R.5338 - 118th Congress). The Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act (S.1696/H.R.3482 - 118th Congress). The Providing Complete Information to Retirement Investors Act (H.R.5340 - 118th Congress). The RETIRE Act (H.R. 5339 - 118th Congress). The Retirement Proxy Protection Act (H.R.5337 - 118th Congress). The Retirement Savings for Americans Act of 2022 (S.5271/H.R.9462 - 117th Congress). The Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2023 (S.567/H.R.20 - 118th Congress). The SAFER Banking Act (S.2860 - 118th Congress). The Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2023 (S.1323/H.R.2891 - 118th Congress). The Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act of 2023 (S.1212/H.R.1059 - 118th Congress). The Senior Security Act of 2023 (S.955/H.R.2593 - 118th Congress). The Small Business Tax Fairness Act (S.2387 - 117th Congress). The Small Businesses Add Value for Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R.4637 - 115th Congress). To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the rollover contributions from Roth IRAs to designated Roth accounts (H.R.6757 - 118th Congress). The Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for Caregivers Act (H.R.6772 - 118th Congress). The Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act (S.3305 - 118th Congress). The Automatic IRA Act of 2024 (H.R.7293-118th Congress). The Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2023 (S.1198/H.R.2718-118th Congress). The Ensuring Sound Guidance Act (S.2282/H.R.4237 - 118th Congress). The Expanding Access to Capital Act (H.R.2799-118th Congress). The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (S.2309/H.R.2882 - 118th Congress). The Improving Disclosure for Investors Act (S.3815/H.R.1807-118th Congress). The Financial Fitness Act (H.R.8944-118th Congress). The Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2023 (S.4917/H.R.3063-118th Congress). The Empowering Main Street in America Act (S.5139-118th Congress). The Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act (S.5148-118th Congress). The Catching Up Family Caregivers Act (S.5149-118th Congress). Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the DOL relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary" (H.J.Res.142-118th Congress). Departments of Labor, Health And Human Services, And Education, And Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, FY 2025 Subcommittee Mark. Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the DOL relating to "Amendment to PTE 2020-02" (H.J.Res.140-118th Congress). Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the DOL relating to "Amendment to PTE 84-24" (H.J.Res.141-118th Congress). Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the DOL relating to "Amendment to PTEs 75-1, 77-4, 80-83, 83-1, and 86-128)" (H.J.Res.143-118th Congress). Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, USC, of the rule submitted by the DOL relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary" (H.J.Res.142-118th Congress). Treasury - IRS - Request for SECURE 2.0 Guidance. Treasury - IRS - Notice 2023-54 - Transition Relief and Guidance Relating to Certain Required Minimum Distributions. Treasury - IRS - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). Treasury - IRS - Implementation of Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division T - SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. Treasury - IRS - Notice 2023-62 - Guidance on Section 603 of the SECURE 2.0 Act with Respect to Catch-Up Contributions. Treasury - IRS - Proposed Rulemaking: Multiple Employer Plans - 26 CFR Part 1 [REG-121508-18] (RIN 1545-BO97). Treasury - IRS - Guidance on Anti-Abuse Rules Under Sec. 127 of SECURE 2.0 and Other Issues for Pension-Linked Emergency Savings Accounts. Treasury - Request for Information on Financial Inclusion - 88 FR 88702 - Treas-Do-2023-0014. Treasury - IRS - Proposed Rulemaking: Required Minimum Distributions - 89 FR 58644 - [REG-103529-23] (RIN 1545-BQ66). Treasury - IRS - Final Rule Required Minimum Distributions - 87 FR 10504, 26 CFR 1 and 26 CFR 54, REG-105954-20 (RIN 1545-BP82).

1.SECURE 2.0 Technical Corrections Discussion Draft: Legislative language that will amend SECURE 2.0 to make technical changes to a variety of provisions. 2.H.R. 3063, S.4917 Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act: Would allow 403(b) plans to invest in Collective Investment Trusts or Separate Accounts that establishes investment parity with other defined contribution plans, like 401(k)s. 3.H.R. 3942 Lifetime Income for Employees (LIFE) Act: Amends the current rules for qualified default investment alternatives to facilitate the use of an annuity component that will expand the availability of guaranteed returns and guaranteed lifetime income that help savers secure their retirement futures. 4.H.R. 4237, S. 2282 Ensuring Sound Guidance Act: Would require investment advisers and ERISA retirement plan sponsors to prioritize financial returns over non-pecuniary factors when making investment decisions on behalf of their clients. 5.H.R. 4924, S. 2517 Auto Reenroll Act of 2023: The bill allows plan sponsors to re-enroll non-participants at least once every three years, unless the individual affirmatively opts-out again. The bill also permits plans to sweep all eligible employees as a group for re-enrollment and does not change the automatic enrollment safe harbors. 6.H.R. 5060, S. 2627 Womens Retirement Protection Act (WRPA): The legislation would impose spousal consent requirements on nearly all distributions from defined contribution plans. The bill also seeks to enhance financial literacy through grants to community-based organizations and also offers grants to such organizations to help low-income women and survivors of domestic abuse obtain qualified domestic relations orders. 7.H.R. 5408, S. 2767 SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act: The legislation would increase the asset limit from $2,000 to $10,000 for an individual, and from $3,000 to $20,000 for a married couple. Increasing the limit empowers people to prepare themselves for a financial emergency and allows them to enter the workforce without worrying theyll save lose their eligibility for SSI by saving too much. 8.H.R. 6007, S. 4398 Retirement Investment in Small Employers (RISE) Act: The legislation would create a new Micro Employer Pension Plan Startup Credit in IRC Section 45E for qualified micro employers. A qualified micro employer is defined as an employer with 10 or fewer employees. The credit amount is 100% of any retirement plan administrative costs up to $2,500 for the first three years after adoption of the retirement plan. 9.H.R. 6065, S.3102 Retirement Savings for Americans Act (RSAA) of 2023: Would create a federally run retirement plan, similar to the TSP, that would be available to all private sector workers whose employer signs up for the plan. 10.S. 3305 Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act: The legislation would lower the minimum participation age in ERISA-covered defined contribution plans from age 21 to age 18. 11.H.R. 6757 Roth IRA Rollovers: This legislation will allow retirement savers to roll over their Roth IRA savings into a Roth account within a workplace retirement plan. 12.H.R. 6772 Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for Caregivers Act: The bill would allow individuals that took at least one year out of the workforce without receiving an earned income, for the purposes of caring for a family member, to make catch-up contributions in years prior to age 50 to their 401(k) plans, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and other eligible retirement accounts. 13.H.R. 7162, S. 3716 401Kids Savings Account Act of 2024: This bill would create childrens savings accounts (CSAs) for every child in America that would be managed by State Treasurers. Funds from the accounts could be used for post-secondary education, starting a business, buying a house, or retirement security. 14.H.R. 7293 Automatic IRA Act of 2024: Mandates employers with 10 or more employees to implement an automatic enrollment retirement plan in the workplace. 15.H.J. Res 142, S.J. Res 79 Fiduciary Rule Congressional Review Act: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary" 16.H.R. 10467 Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act: This legislation: 1) permits an in-service plan distribution to an individual retirement annuity on or after attainment of age 50; and (2) includes a specific reference to an individual retirement annuity as a rollover option under a simplified 402(f) safe harbor notice. 17.General Accounts Product Corrections Act: Would clarify fiduciary responsibilities for life insurance companies as it relates to investments in their general accounts. Income Security S. 2415 and H.R. 7107, the Long-Term Care Affordability Act: Would allow for tax free distributions from retirement accounts to fund LTC contracts. H.R. 133, Both provisions are in the larger bill. H.R.1185 - FAMILY Act. Issue: paid family and medical leave proposal would offer paid leave benefits via a payroll tax for birth or adoption of a child or caring for a sick family member. H.R.1940 - New Parents Act of 2019. Issue: paid family and medical leave H.R.2163 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for tax-advantaged distributions from health savings accounts during family or medical leave, and for other purposes. Issue: paid family and medical leave S.463 - FAMILY Act. Issue: paid family and medical leave- paid family and medical leave proposal would offer paid leave benefits via a payroll tax for birth or adoption of a child or caring for a sick family member S.920 - New Parents Act of 2019. Issue: paid family and medical leave Discussion draft - CRADLE Act. Issue: paid family and medical leave - allows for a deferment of retirement benefits for paid leave benefits. Proposed FY 2020 Budget proposal on paid family and medical leave. Issue: paid family and medical leave H.R. 2694 - Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Issue: paid family and medical leave. Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, FY2022, S.Con.Res.14. The budget resolution calls for the $3.5 trillion in long-term investments to be fully offset by a combination of new tax revenues, health care savings, and long-term economic growth. In addition, the agreement would prohibit new taxes on families making less than $400,000 per year, and on small businesses and family farms. Issue: Medicare/Dental (Expanding Medicare to include dental, vision, hearing benefits and lowering the eligibility age). H.R. 5376- Build Back Better Act This bill provides funding, establishes programs, and otherwise modifies provisions relating to a broad array of areas, including education, labor, child-care, health care, taxes, immigration, and the environment. Excepted Benefits on Supplemental Benefits-proposed tri-agency rule through HHS, Treasury and Labor. S.3680 - Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act Diversity and Inclusion H.R. 5084 - Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act. Issue: diversity and inclusion. H.R. 5360 - Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Act. Issue: diversity and inclusion. H.R. 281 - Ensuring Diverse Leadership Act. Issue: diversity and inclusion. H.R. 7946 and S. 4464 - Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act. Issue: diversity and inclusion.