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DOL Invites Public Hearing on QPAM Exemption

The DOL is extending the comment period for receiving written comments related to prohibited transaction class exemption 84-14 (the Proposed QPAM Amendment) to October 11, 2022.

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DOL to Reopen Comment Period for Proposed Prohibited Transaction Procedure

The DOL has announced a public hearing scheduled for September 15, 2022.

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Retirement Protection Act Proposed in House

Representatives David Schwikert (R-AZ) and Byron Donalds (R-FL) have introduced H.R. 8579, the Retirement Protection Act.

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Proxy Vote Changes for Index Funds Proposed in House

Representatives Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) have introduced HR 8521, the Investor Democracy is Expected (INDEX) Act.

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IRS Extends Remedial Amendment Period for SECURE Act

The IRS issued Notice 2022-33 which extends the deadline for amendments to retirement plans and IRAs to adopt provisions enacted under the SECURE Act, the Miners Act, and some provisions under the CARES Act.

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Another Cryptocurrency Proposal Introduced in Senate

Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), and John Boozman (R-AR), along with Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and John Thune (R-SD), have introduced the “Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act.”

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Senate Proposal Would Modify Fiduciary Investment Selection Requirements

Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) and seven republican co-sponsors have introduced S. 4613, the Maximize Americans’ Retirement Security Act.

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Temporary Waiver of RMDs Proposed in House

Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) has introduced HR 8331, a bill that would provide for a suspension of RMDs from retirement plans and IRAs for the 2022 calendar year.

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Discussion Draft on Financial Privacy Introduced

Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) has released a discussion draft of legislation to modernize financial privacy laws and give consumers more control over how their personal information is collected and utilized.

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Senate Finance Committee Advances EARN Act

The Senate Finance Committee conducted a hearing today to consider the Enhancing American Retirement Now (EARN) Act.

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