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Retirement Savings for Americans Act Reintroduced

Senators John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Representatives Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) have re-introduced the Retirement Savings for Americans Act.

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Disaster Distribution Proposal Introduced in House

Representative Jill Tokuda (D-HI) has introduced HR 5873, the Natural Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023.

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SAFER Banking Act Advances Out of Committee

The Senate Finance Committee has advanced S. 2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act by a vote of 14-9.

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Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Vermont Severe Storms and Flooding

The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a disaster declaration on October 6, 2023, for Vermont severe storms and flooding.

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Several Bills Amending ERISA Advance out of House Committee

The House Education and Workforce Committee held a mark-up of several proposals, including four bills. 

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Several Amendments to ERISA Proposed in House

Several bills have been introduced in the House of Representatives that would make amendments to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).

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Spousal Consent Proposal Re-Introduced

Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL) and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) have re-introduced H.R. 5060, the Women's Retirement Protection Act of 2023 in the House and Senate. 

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PBGC Announces One-Time 4010 Filing Waiver

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation is providing a one-time waiver of the reporting requirement under Section 4010 of ERISA for filers meeting specific criteria.

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Auto Reenrollment Legislation Reintroduced

Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Representative Kathy Manning (D-NC), have reintroduced the Auto Reenroll Act of 2023.

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Proposal Allowing Annuities as QDIA Re-Introduced

Representatives Donald Norcross (D-NJ) and co-sponsor Tim Walberg (R-MI) have re-introduced the Lifetime Income for Employees Act. H.R. 3942 would allow annuities as a default investment in 401(k) plans.

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