A bill to amend the Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) plans, and for other purposes.

8/1/2024, 10:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill 118 s 4917, also known as the "403(b) Enhancement Act," is a piece of legislation aimed at amending the Federal securities laws to improve 403(b) retirement plans. These plans are tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts typically offered to employees of non-profit organizations, such as schools and hospitals.

The main goal of this bill is to enhance the features and benefits of 403(b) plans in order to encourage more individuals to save for retirement. Some of the key provisions of the bill include increasing the contribution limits for 403(b) plans, allowing for more flexibility in investment options, and providing additional protections for plan participants.

Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the administration of 403(b) plans and make it easier for employers to offer these plans to their employees. This includes simplifying the process for enrolling in a 403(b) plan and providing clearer information about the benefits and risks associated with these plans. Overall, the 403(b) Enhancement Act seeks to make it easier for individuals to save for retirement through 403(b) plans by improving the features and benefits of these accounts and increasing access to them for more workers in the non-profit sector.
Congress
118

Number
S - 4917

Introduced on
2024-07-31

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill 118 s 4917, also known as the "403(b) Enhancement Act," is a piece of legislation aimed at amending the Federal securities laws to improve 403(b) retirement plans. These plans are tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts typically offered to employees of non-profit organizations, such as schools and hospitals.

The main goal of this bill is to enhance the features and benefits of 403(b) plans in order to encourage more individuals to save for retirement. Some of the key provisions of the bill include increasing the contribution limits for 403(b) plans, allowing for more flexibility in investment options, and providing additional protections for plan participants.

Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the administration of 403(b) plans and make it easier for employers to offer these plans to their employees. This includes simplifying the process for enrolling in a 403(b) plan and providing clearer information about the benefits and risks associated with these plans. Overall, the 403(b) Enhancement Act seeks to make it easier for individuals to save for retirement through 403(b) plans by improving the features and benefits of these accounts and increasing access to them for more workers in the non-profit sector.
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Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) plans, and for other purposes.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.